Herbert W. Armstrong College provides a variety of performing art experiences for students to engage in and share through events that are open to the public. Students can dip their toes into a variety of elective courses including various ensembles, as well as private studio instruction on a variety of instrument disciplines, or choose to take up Irish Dancing through the Armstrong Dance program to support a modern theatrical show: Celtic Throne.
The music department hosts regular concerts and student and faculty recitals that are free and open to the public. Over the years, this has included several original oratorios by Choral and Music Director Ryan Malone, entitled: Abraham, as well as Song of Songs. It also helps coordinate occasional master classes held in conjunction with the Armstrong International Cultural Foundation performing arts series at Armstrong Auditorium. Music students, along with all other students, all of which will be educated in music history and appreciation during their tenure at AC, help serve as well informed ushers and support staff for Armstrong concerts. Select students have also performed off campus in various high-profile community events—including singing the state song as part of Gov. Mary Fallin's inauguration and singing the national anthem for Oklahoma City sporting events.
Over the last decade, the College and Armstrong Dance have teamed up to create a variety of theater performances that highlight numerous biblical chronologies, including: Paul – Ambassador in Bonds, The Book of Isaiah, Undefeated – The Story of Isaiah and Hezekiah, The Widow’s Might – The Story of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz, Morning Star: The Acts of Waldo the Apostle, David: The Endless Throne Begins, and Jeremiah: The Musical. We believe that the performing arts provide an opportunity to showcase the best of the human spirit, while also serving the community.