Welcome Performing Arts Scholars! The Spotlight is a bi-weekly announcement of upcoming performing arts opportunities and events on and off campus. The Spotlight is hosted on the Performing Arts Scholarship webpage for easy reference and the events talked about in this email can be registered for through CampusGroups.

We are thrilled to begin a new year of exciting work and events here in the School of Performing Arts.  We are looking forward to engaging in the performing arts with you!

Laura Conyers
Associate Director
Performing Arts Scholarship Program
School of Performing Arts

Auditions and Information Sessions

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Enrichment Events

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Reminders

Mark your calendar for the upcoming Tiger Activities Fair where you can learn about all of the opportunities available to you through the performing arts clubs at RIT. Link to more info>

Join the performing arts Discord server to communicate and engage with your fellow performing arts scholars! Learn about opportunities, events, auditions, and more. Link to join>

The Performing Arts Student Council is looking for new members. Attend their first meeting of the semester on September 5 from 11 a.m. -12 p.m. in Eastman Hall - 2000.

Bi-weekly piano-acccompanied musical theatre studio sessions will begin September 14. The sessions are free and open to all and will take place in Allen Chapel from 7-8:30 p.m. 

New this year is the introduction of Performing Arts Scholarship Guides. These faculty from the School of Performing Arts are here to guide you through your performing arts experience at RIT.

In the News

Meet the Associate Director of the Performing Arts Scholarship Program

Laura Conyers is excited to join the School of Performing Arts to work with the Performing Arts Scholarship program. She began her career as a mezzo-soprano, performing in opera houses and concert halls around the world. Mrs. Conyers won many awards including two First Place District Awards in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and was named the National Winner of the Music Teacher National Association’s Young Artist Competition. Prior to joining RIT, she worked at Berklee College of Music as Associate Dean of Admissions. Laura has held previous positions at Boston University School of Music, Mannes School of Music, and UNC School of the Arts. Mrs. Conyers received her M.M. in Vocal Performance at Indiana University, and her B.M. in Vocal Performance at Arizona State University. Laura’s family, including her husband, Joshua, and son, Joshua Jr. (JJ) is thrilled to join the Rochester community!