Music in Sorrento

This five week summer program will bring students to Sorrento, Italy to discover and experience locations foundational to the evolution of vocal performance practice and drama. Students will explore artifacts and museums as well as attend live concerts as part of this experience.

This course will satisfy the Fine Arts core curriculum credit for all students. It may also satisfy MUS 328 Opera/Musical Theater credits, or a MUS elective for MUS majors or minors.

Important Dates

Course and Travel Dates: July 6 - August 9, 2025
*Subject to change

Application & Deposit Deadline: February 3, 2025

Final Payment Deadline: May 1, 2025

How to Apply

• Click 'Apply Now' below to first create your Traveler Profile. Enter your JU email and create a password.
• Once logged in, click 'Explore Programs', and type JU Music in Sorrento in the search bar. Click 'Apply Now' on the program page and submit your application.
• Once accepted, you will need to submit a $350 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot.
  • The deposit is deducted from the total program cost.
  • Click here to submit the deposit payment.
  • Click 'Make a Payment' in the 'Education Payments' quadrant. 
  • Select 'Florida', 'Jacksonville University', 'Online Payments', and 'Study Abroad Deposits' to proceed, shown here:
    
  • More information on submitting payment to JU is available here. 

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On-Site Program Costs

$4,790 - $5,060 + airfare (subject to change, based on number of travelers)

*This price range is determined based on enrollment. The final on-site program cost will be determined after the application and deposit deadline has passed.  The $350 deposit is deducted from the total on-site program cost.

Included in On-Site Program Cost

• JU tuition for 3 credits
• Airport transfer to/from Naples
• Welcome and Farewell Dinners
• Shared accommodations in residence halls or local apartments
• Group excursions, activities, and entrance fees per itinerary
• 24-hour emergency support services
• Emergency medical & accident insurance for each participant
• Gratuities to guides and bus drivers

Excluded from On-Site Program Cost

• Roundtrip Airfare
  • Students will receive specific instructions on arrival/departure. 
    Please do not book flights until you have received these details from Study Abroad & Away.
• Most meals
• Incidentals 

Course

MUS 476 (3 credits): Be Italian! Commedia dell'arte to Musical Theatre in Italy

No pre-requisites

Fulfills Fine Arts core curriculum for all students. For Opera/Musical Theatre students this may fulfill MUS 328, or a MUS elective.

This program also fulfills JU’s Experiential Learning undergraduate requirement for graduation.

Faculty Leaders

Kimberly Beasley

Professor of Voice

Kimberly holds a Bachelor's in Music Theatre from the University of Colorado, a Master of Music from Valparaiso University and a post-graduate Certificate of Vocal Performance from Northwestern University where she studied with Sunny Joy Langton and coached with Sherrill Milnes.

She has taught at Jacksonville University since 2008 and her students can be seen performing in Broadway tours, on cruise ships, as members of young artist programs, in television and film, as well as with equity theaters across the country. She has taught university courses in applied theory, opera scenes, vocal pedagogy, music theatre workshop, and opera history at Jacksonville University, Valparaiso University, Northwestern University, and the Graham School of the University of Chicago.

Contact Us

Study Abroad & Away

• abroad@ju.edu

Kimberly Beasley

• kbeasle@ju.edu