Fall 2020 CoPA Conscious Speaker Series
This semester, College of Performing Arts (CoPA) students enjoyed the opportunity to work with three esteemed industry professionals as part of our newly launched…
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Introducing the Temianka Quartet at Chapman University
The 2020–21 academic year marks the inauguration of the Temianka Quartet at Chapman University’s Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music in the College of Performing Arts…
Career Resiliency in the Performing Arts
Feeling stressed these days? You’re not alone. Pursuing a career in the performing arts can come with its fair share of stressors. Honing your…
Recommitting to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in the Performing Arts
As artists, we must never forget our humanity and the worth and dignity of every person. And we must recommit to upholding the values…
Career Q&A with Kalena Bovell '09
This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipient for the College of Performing Arts is Kalena Bovell, who graduated from Chapman University in 2009 with a…
Career Support at Every Step
At Chapman, you have access to career support at every step of the way. At the College of Performing Arts (CoPA), you are already…
The Show Must Go On!
The COVID-19 pandemic completely upended the performing arts world. It affected artists, audiences, and infrastructure in ways never imagined. Undaunted, the College of Performing…
CoPA Student and Alumni Share Career Path Stories
Knowing your passions and talents is one thing, but knowing how to craft a career path can be quite another! Luckily, CoPA students have…
The Curtain Closes on a Fulfilling Career
The College of Performing Arts recently bid farewell to a beloved and long-serving staff member as Bonita “Bonnie” Walker retired after 32 years of…
Alumna to Alumna
Due to our small class sizes, conservatory-style training, and the personalized education for which Chapman University, CoPA students develop a strong sense of community…
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Dear CoPA Community, The College of Performing Arts supports Black Lives Matter. We pledge to support the initiative announced by President Struppa to bring more…
CoPA Career Spotlight: Azuki Umeda
Azuki Umeda (BFA Dance Performance, BA Integrated Educational Studies ’20) shares highlights of her time at Chapman, as well as some advice for dance…