UL Lafayette College of the Arts

05/28/2026

At Vocal Arts Camp campers are immersed in a week of music, learning, and friendship fun! 🎶 🪩

If you’re interested in:
•Working with top-tier voice faculty members in one week through private lessons and coaching
•Exploring BOTH solo and choral repertoire
•Taking movement and yoga sessions designed for singers
•Trying our NEW microphone techniques session and learn how to own the stage with confidence
•Hanging out at karaoke, swimming, games, and evening activities
•Performing in a final showcase in Angelle Hall

Then you should REGISTER TODAY:
https://ullafayettevocalartscamp.com/

05/28/2026

There’s still time to apply for our Visitor Experience Associate position!

If you’re looking for a way to be part of Acadiana’s arts community while helping create a warm, welcoming experience for visitors, we encourage you to apply. This part-time role is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with people and being part of a creative environment.

Applications close May 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Learn more and apply at:
https://acadianacenterforthearts.org/careers/

05/28/2026

The UL Lafayette School of Music would like to welcome Dr. Kyle Melton as Interim Assistant Professor of Voice and Director of Opera Theatre for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Dr. Kyle Melton is a stage director, performer, and voice educator whose work bridges operatic performance, pedagogy, and vocal health research. A recipient of the 2025 American Prize in Stage Direction, he holds a DMA and MM in Vocal Performance from Louisiana State University and a BA in Music from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research on vocal health and cancer survivorship earned LSU’s Dissertation Fellowship for his monograph “Singing through Cancer,” which was later published in “Classical Singer Magazine” in 2023. An SVI-trained vocologist, he previously taught at Eastern New Mexico University and Southeastern Louisiana University and has performed with Opera Carolina, Opéra Louisiane, and the Turner-Fischer Center for Opera.

05/27/2026

We are hosting a stop motion animation workshop with Yeon Choi and I, this Saturday in Fletcher Hall at ULL - free and open to the public! Come join us!!

05/19/2026

We are hiring! We have three great career opportunities available:

Education Manager:
The Education Manager is a key leader within AcA’s Arts in Education programs, responsible for advancing high-quality arts learning experiences across an eight-parish region.
Applications close: May 24, 2026 at 11:59pm

Senior Director of Development & Marketing:
The Senior Director of Development & Marketing will lead and advance a high-performing development and marketing operation at AcA.
Applications close: June 3, 2026 at 11:59pm

Visitor Experience Associate:
The Visitor Experience Associate is a part-time team member who plays a key role in creating a welcoming, engaging, and seamless experience for all visitors.
Applications close: May 31, 2026 at 11:59pm

View the full job descriptions and apply at:
www.acadianacenterforthearts.org/careers

05/18/2026

UL Music Education continues its streak of 100% placement upon graduation!!! Congratulations to Ricky Abshire, new band director and fine arts teacher at Abbeville High School, Noah Sanchez, general music teacher in grades 3-5 and beginning band director at Herod Elementary, and Ben Day, who won a full assistantship to pursue a Master's Degree in Trumpet Performance at the University of Southern Mississippi.

We are so proud of you and so proud of our music education program! Geaux Cajuns!

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05/18/2026