MUSIC 
Students may take a 2-credit dance course or private instruction in music in addition to four regular academic courses without a course overload fee as long as the total number of credits does not exceed 19.5. However, there is a fee of $550 per semester for private instruction in voice or an instrument. (See pp.117 in the Pine Manor Catalog for 2007-2009.)
Students who wish a reduced academic load may consider 3 regular academic courses plus one 2-credit dance course or one 2-credit music course (or private instruction in an instrument or voice for an extra fee). If they wish to receive 16 credits by the end of the semester, but wish a reduced academic load, they might consider 3 academic courses plus two 2-credit dance courses or two 2-credit music courses or one 2-credit dance course and one 2-credit music course for a total of at least 16 credits.
Students who take a 2-credit course in private instruction in piano, voice, or an instrument must satisfactorily complete a second semester of private instruction in order to obtain credit for the first semester. (See p. 117 in the Pine Manor Catalog for 2007-2009)
A pair of related 2-credit courses shall be considered for degree requirements as a 4-credit unit upon completion of the second course. (See pp. 117 in the Pine Manor Catalog for 2007-2009.)
MUSIC
Mu 142 Singing II is a follow-up to MU 141 Singing I. However, students do not have to have taken MU 141 Singing I to register for MU142 Singing II.
MU 240 Women in Music is an elective for students with an interest in music or in Women’s Studies. Topics include: women as amateur and professional performers, teachers, patrons, composers, conductors and initiators of social change through music. The course considers the unique contributions of such outstanding women as Clara Schuman and Marian Anderson in classical music, Billie Holiday in jazz and Miriam Makeba in world music. We will also consider the role of women in folk music, rock music and music videos.
MU 242 Vocal Performance II is a course for students with a strong interest in singing and performance. Students in the course form the Pine Manor Camerata singers and prepare for a concert for the Pine Manor community at the end of the spring semester. MU 242 Vocal Performance II may be repeated for credit as a directed study since the materials and performance contexts will be different each semester. The prerequisite for MU 242 Vocal Performance II is MU 141/142 or MU 241 or permission of the instructor.
MU 299 Opera con Brio is an adult education program offering courses in opera appreciation and history available to Pine Manor students with permission of instructor Richard Beams as a directed study. The spring offering will be The Life and Works of Dimiti Shostakovich..
MU 143 through MU 444 Private Instruction in voice or an instrument is available for a fee of $550 per semester. (See pp.117 in the Pine Manor Catalog for 2007-2009.) To arrange private instruction or for more information, contact Mahala Beams at 731-7040.
For information about the Minor in Music, see p. 66 in the Pine Manor Catalog for 2007-2009.
DANCE
For those who would like to join the Dance Ensemble (DA 100) in the spring, information about auditions will be posted early in the semester in the refectory. For information, you may also contact Sharon Montella at 617-731-7043 or Mahala Beams at 617-731-7040. New members are welcome to join this talented and active group who perform on and off campus through out the year. It is also strongly recommended that new members join one of the dance technique courses for the spring.
Students may join a dance technique course like DA 102 Modern Dance II, DA 226 Jazz Dance II and DA 112 Ballet II in the second semester even if they did not take DA 101 Modern Dance I, DA 225 Jazz Dance I and DA 111 Ballet I in the first semester.
For information about the Minor in Dance, see p. 52 in the Pine Manor Catalog for 2007-2009
THEATRE
The spring play and audition dates will be announced at the beginning of the spring semester. For information, contact Bob Owczarek at 731-7041.
TH 141 Designing and Building for the Theatre introduces students to scene design, set construction, painting, lighting, and stage management. Some evening commitments are required during the production week for the spring play in April.
TH 104 Introduction to Theatre introduces students to the basics and collaborative nature of theater.
TH 251 Theatre for Children will be offered once per week on Fridays. This course is appropriate for education majors as well as for those who have interest in children and/or theatre.