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The Arts at Notre Dame
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Some might say that Notre Dame’s commitment to the arts began in 1846 with the Notre Dame Band, the oldest continuous college band in the United States. Today students prepare for successful careers in vocal and instrumental performance, composition, and music scholarship. Consistent with our commitment to Catholic humanism and the liberal arts, our departments of Music; Film, Television, and Theatre; and Art, Art History, and Design draw students who cultivate their skills and scholarship with equal dedication.
Marie P. DeBartolo Center for the Performing Arts
The majestic façade of the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center (DPAC) greets visitors who approach campus from the south and east. It’s a testament to the growing importance of the arts at Notre Dame, a place where the New York Philharmonic, Actors From The London Stage, and students find a superb showcase for their talents. Shakespeare makes his home at Notre Dame, most comfortably in the summer with performances at the DPAC and outdoor venues on campus and off.
Snite Museum of Art
The Snite Museum of Art, recognized among the nation’s premier university art museums with a collection of more than 24,000 works, regularly hosts world-class exhibits and provides a venue for student creations through the annual B.F.A./M.F.A. candidates thesis exhibition and the student film festival, screened each year in the early spring.
Washington Hall
Washington Hall, a component of the historic heart of campus, opened in 1882 and continues its proud tradition of fine performances, often staged by student music and drama groups.
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The Marie P. DeBartolo Center for the Performing Arts—a $63.6 million, 150,000-square-foot complex with five distinct performance venues—opened in the summer of 2004.
Musical Traditions
The Notre Dame marching band was founded in 1843 and is the oldest continuous collegiate marching band in existence. Visit the Department of Music >
