16. Fewer a capella groups.
17. More cutting-edge architecture and more public-art installations around campus.
18. I wish there was a greater interest in cultural things from members not of that culture. It would be wonderful if non-Latino students wanted to attend “Presencia Latina” and non-Asian students wanted to see Better Luck Tomorrow.
19. More adventurous music courses that take advantage of the electronic music studio.
20. More collaboration and less duplication between arts-related academic departments and other departments (ART, the Museums, the OFA, etc.)
21. The music community would greatly benefit from an academic music performance program. If that’s too much to ask, it would be helpful to bring top professional music instructors into the faculty to give private lessons. As it is, most musicians have to go to New England Conservatory or Berklee to find instructors. The extra time involved in going out to Boston to get music lessons can be prohibitive, and as a result the overall quality of musicianship suffers.
22. Harvard administrators shouldn’t wreck our SpringFest so that their 8-year-olds have fun; this includes getting good bands that we want. When their kids go here, they can have a say.
23. More opportunities to make art for credit.
24. Music lessons for beginners.
25. My biggest concern with arts at Harvard is that the theatre community does not really, as far as I can see, have any adult professional intervention. As I have observed, this has led to substandard productions, some safety issues, disorganization, and obvious unprofessionalism.
26. Harvard needs a quality, large space for concerts, movie screenings, and stage productions—one big venue that can be creatively used for many things including a rock concert. I’d also like to see more visits by alumni and programs where students can learn from artists—these should be open to everyone.
27. More coverage of dance in campus publications.
28. Boys—guys need to seriously step up the plate, dancing (no matter what kind) is fun, enjoyable, and not one of the cute girls in your dance classes/performances will laugh at you for being there with them—I promise.
29. More advertising for arts outside of Harvard.
30. A music performance major, or a joint program with a conservatory.
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