Do you love music, theatre, or dance? Do you come from a history of live performance and want to stay connected to those creative pursuits? Do you want to explore the great arts organizations in Houston? Led by faculty of the Moores School of Music, the Life with Music and the Performing Arts Living Learning Community (LLC) is for you. Engage with a wide variety of music, theatre, and dance performances—both on campus and across the city of Houston—with others who share your interest in the excitement of the performing arts.

Why Should I Join this LLC? 

Live together in this harmonious on-campus haven, dedicated to engagement with music, theatre, and dance. The Life with Music and the Performing Arts LLC unites students from all UH majors, both in and outside the McGovern College of the Arts, who have fond memories of the hard work, the collaborative excitement, and the true bonding that comes through live performance.

How Will I Benefit?

•  We prioritize excellence in academic success, personal performance arts experience, and peer collaboration.
• We provide a cohesive and enriched academic and creative residential experience, where all majors strive to a strong performance in class and out of class.
• Our community coordinates invitations to special performing arts presentations, behind the scenes experiences, and off-campus trips to Houston events. 
• Residents receive priority enrollment.

Where Will I Live? 

This community is part of Cougar Village. You will live in a two-bedroom suite with two students per furnished bedroom and a private bathroom per suite. Other amenities include:

• Mini fridges in room
• Floor kitchens
• High-speed internet
• Study rooms
• Outdoor living room
• Cougar Village Market (convenience store)
• Adjacent Moody Towers Dining Hall

Eligibility Requirements  

• Be any freshman of any major interested in the performing arts
• Enroll in common section of USS 1301 College Success, which satisfies UH Core Writing in the Discipline 
• Enroll in common section of  HIST 1301 The U.S. to 1877

Coordinator Contact

Brian Kai Chin
Director of Moore’s School of Music
Email: bkchin@Central.UH.EDU 

How Do I Apply? 

Visit the myHousing application in AccessUH and select A Life with Music and the Performance Arts LLC. Applications are due June 30th. Spaces are limited, so apply early.

There is no additional cost to participate in this LLC beyond standard housing and university fees.