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Youngstown State University is a comprehensive urban research university that offers over 11,500 students more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study. As a major educational and economic development resource in the region, YSU is known for its focus on academic research and creative programs that transform its students into successful professionals, scholars and leaders.

Located in the heart of the Tech Belt between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, YSU provides opportunities for students to actively participate with accomplished faculty, often in one-on-one settings, on advanced research and creative collaborations. The beautiful 145-acre campus includes high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and performance facilities, a variety of on-campus housing options and recreational facilities among the best in the nation. The university's 21 athletics teams, including the four-time national champion football team, compete on the Division I NCAA level, while the Dana School of Music and the Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts
offer a variety of performances on and off campus. For more information, visit www.ysu.edu.

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Youngstown State University is a comprehensive urban research university that offers over 11,500 students more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs of study. As a major educational and economic development resource in the region, YSU is known for its focus on academic research and creative programs that transform its students into successful professionals, scholars and leaders.

Located in the heart of the Tech Belt between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, YSU provides opportunities for students to actively participate with accomplished faculty, often in one-on-one settings, on advanced research and creative collaborations. The beautiful 145-acre campus includes high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art labs and performance facilities, a variety of on-campus housing options and recreational facilities among the best in the nation. The university's 21 athletics teams, including the four-time national champion football team, compete on the Division I NCAA level, while the Dana School of Music and the Department of Visual and Dramatic Arts
offer a variety of performances on and off campus. For more information, visit www.ysu.edu.

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YSU Dance Ensemble performances mark 25th anniversary

Youngstown State students participated in the Department of Theater and Dance's 25th anniversary performance of the YSU Dance Ensemble.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Apr 20

Music students play in Horn Studio Recital

Eight YSU students in the Horn Studio performed a diverse repertoire of both classical and contemporary music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Bernhard Krol, Richard Strauss, Vincent Persichetti, Camille Saint-Saëns, Franz Strauss and Kerry Turner.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Apr 20

Musical Theater students perform in recital

Sixteen YSU students from Nancy Wolfgang's musical theater studio performed in a Dana School of Music recital this semester that featured popular musical theater numbers, both current and vintage.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Apr 20

Students star in latest Youngstown State University Theater production

Tartuffe, the classic 17th-century comedic satire by Moliere, will be presented by Youngstown State University Theater Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Feb. 26, 27 and 28, and March 4, 5 and 6 in Bliss Hall's Spotlight Theater on the YSU campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2016 Feb 18

Students star in latest Youngstown State University Theater production

YSU Theater and Penguin Productions presents "It's A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play" in Spotlight Theater in Bliss Hall on campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Nov 11

Students in Youngstown State University Guitar Ensemble perform

A variety of classical and jazz guitar pieces will be performed by solo guitar students as well as a duo and trio ensemble.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Oct 30

Students star in latest Youngstown State University Theater production

University Theater kicks off the 2015-16 season with the musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," with performances starting Oct. 9 in Ford Theater in Bliss Hall on the YSU campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Oct 5

Youngstown State University students perform in Dance Ensemble concert

Ballet, tap, contemporary jazz and modern are among the dance genres featured in the Youngstown State University Dance Ensemble's 24th annual spring concert Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April 16, 17 and 18 in Bliss Hall's Ford Theater on the YSU campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Apr 9

Youngstown State University Wind Ensemble performs at Carnegie Hall

Very few university musical ensembles ever get invited to perform at the historic Carnegie Hall in New York. Even fewer get invited back for an encore appearance. But that's the case for Youngstown State University's Wind Ensemble.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Oct 14

Student named winners of Youngstown State University's Dana Young Artists Competition

The winners perform in concert March 2 in Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Feb 26

Students star in University Theater's "Out of This Furnace"

Youngstown State University's Department of Theater and Dance presents the drama "Out of This Furnace" in the Ford Theater of Bliss Hall on the YSU campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2015 Feb 26

Students star in University Theater's "A Steampunk Christmas Carol"

Youngstown State University Theater presents "A Steampunk Christmas Carol," an adaptation of the classic Dickens holiday tale.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Nov 26

Youngstown State University students participate in Dana Young Artist Competition

The competition, which includes a variety of instrumental and vocal performances, is open to juniors, seniors and graduate students in YSU's Dana School of Music.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Nov 14

YSU students star in University Theater's "The Spitfire Grill"

Youngstown State University students take to the stage as University Theater opens its 2014-15 season with the musical, "The Spitfire Grill."
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Oct 10

YSU students star in "Twelfth Night in 2014"

Youngstown State University Theater presents Shakespeare with a twist with the production of "Twelfth Night in 2014."
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2014 Feb 24

Students perform in Youngstown State University's "Holiday Cabaret"

Thirteen students star in University Theater's production of "Holiday Cabaret" on Dec. 6 in YSU's Spotlight Theater.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2013 Dec 3

Students star in production celebrating 50 years of Youngstown State University Theater

Music from a half-century of University Theater productions, including West Side Story, Chicago, Carousel, Rent, and Guys and Dolls, is featured in "Celebrating 50 Years of University Theater: A Musical Commemoration" in Ford Theater on the YSU campus.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2013 Nov 6

Youngstown State University Theater opens 2013-14 season

Eight YSU students star in the world premiere of the play "Tribunal" as Youngstown State University Theater opens the 2013-14 season.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2013 Oct 9

Area students are members of the Percussion Ensemble at Youngstown State University

The following area students are members of the Percussion Ensemble at Youngstown State University:
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2012 Nov 5

Area students featured in cast of latest University Theater production at Youngstown State University

The following area students at Youngstown State University are part of the cast of University Theater's production of the Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT:
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2012 Oct 31

Youngstown State University students star in "Gemini"

Nine Youngstown State University students star in University Theater production of "Gemini"
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2013 Mar 28

Area Students Featured In Cast of Latest University Theater Production at Youngstown State University

The following area residents are in the cast of Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard," the latest production of University Theater at Youngstown State University:
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2012 Sep 28

Area students perform in Youngstown State University theater production

The following area students are in "Dark Matters," the latest production of University Theater at Youngstown State University.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2012 Sep 5

Area students perform in Youngstown State University opera production

The following local Youngstown State University students are part of the cast of two one-act operas presented by YSU's Performing Arts Series and the Dana School of Music:
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2012 Apr 17

Local residents perform in latest theater production at Youngstown State University

The following local residents are in the cast of Youngstown State University's production of Early One Evening at the Rainbow Bar and Grille:
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2012 Mar 29
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