Department of Music and Theatre

Iowa State voice students advance to prestigious national competition

The National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition features the top collegiate vocalists from across the country.

November 6, 2025

ISU Theatre’s “Urinetown: The Musical” blends musical mayhem and social satire

The show opens Nov. 6 in Fisher Theater and runs one weekend only.

October 29, 2025

ISU Wind Ensemble to host free sensory sensitive concert

The Oct. 17 concert will feature fun, family-friendly musical selections for neurodiverse children and their families.

October 10, 2025

Something’s brewing with ISU Jazz Ensembles and ISU Brew Lab

Enjoy jazz tunes and the creative science of craft brewing at "Jazz Night: Happy Hour." This concert featuring exciting music and craft brews will be held Oct. 15 in the Maintenance Shop.

October 8, 2025

Puppet Power 2025 brings the global field of applied puppetry to Ames

Ames will host the international hybrid conference for the first time. The event explores process, practice, and possibility in applied puppetry.

October 6, 2025

ISU Theatre opens 2025-2026 season with Shakespeare’s timeless thriller, ‘Julius Caesar’

This staged reading of the classic play – which unfolds against the backdrop of Ancient Rome – opens Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in Fisher Theater.

September 25, 2025

Iowa State University answers employer needs with new digital storytelling degree

Beginning fall 2026, Iowa State University students will be able to major in digital storytelling, a new innovative degree of the future approved by the Iowa Board of Regents on Sept. 18.

September 19, 2025

Cantamus choir honored with top awards during international tour

During their June concert tour of Finland and Sweden, Cantamus performed at the renowned Tampere Vocal Festival in Finland and received the highest distinction.

July 24, 2025