Department of Music and Theatre

Masterworks concert to feature Iowa State choirs and orchestra
The April 27 concert in Stephens Auditorium includes a setting of the "Magnificat," guest artists from the Des Moines Choral Society, a John Muir-inspired piece, and more. Read More

April 22, 2024
ISU Opera Studio presents world premiere of ‘The Miller’s Daughter: A New World Schubertiade’
This groundbreaking adaptation breathes new life into Franz Schubert’s iconic song cycle, "Die schöne Müllerin," in celebration of its 200th anniversary. Read More

March 26, 2024
ISU Theatre’s ‘She Kills Monsters’ brings giant dragons, 90s pop culture to Fisher Theater
Dungeons & Dragons fans, this one's for you! The show opens Thursday, March 30, at 7:30 p.m. Read More

March 22, 2023
Striking a chord with music and entrepreneurship
Logan TeKolste (’23 music education) has developed an innovative way to bring the joy of music to all students, no matter what language they speak. Read More

February 27, 2023
LAS graduate envisions big future on the big screen
Darrick Burrage (’22 performing arts) launches his dream career as an actor after a solid start from the ISU 4U Promise Program. Read More

July 25, 2022
ISU Theatre productions earn national Kennedy Center awards
“Songs for a New World” and “Facing Our Truth” received multiple national awards. Read More

June 6, 2022
Simon Estes presented with honorary doctoral degree from Juilliard School of Music
As part of its 2022 commencement ceremony, The Juilliard School of Music presented Simon Estes with an honorary doctoral degree on May 20. Estes, the… Read More

June 2, 2022
Iowa Insect Pageant celebrates entomology, jazz and puppetry
April 28 and April 30 performances designed to 'delight and awe' audiences. Read More

April 27, 2022