Department of Music and Theatre

ISU Symphony Orchestra takes a “Journey to the Dark Cyde”

The Oct. 31 concert will feature popular movie soundtracks from films such as "Star Wars," along with a special Halloween costume contest. Read More

October 20, 2021

ISU Theatre, Opera Studio and ISU Symphony Orchestra to present “Street Scene”

One of Iowa State's largest operas in years, the show features a cast of 40 students and an ambitious score that blends jazz, blues, Broadway and opera. Read More

October 15, 2021

ISU Theatre’s “Corners Grove” offers modern take on an American classic

Opening Thursday, Oct. 14 in Fisher Theater, the show follows a group of young people as they come of age and navigate love, loss and identity in their town of Corners Grove. Read More

October 11, 2021

Cason Murphy authors first edition textbook that features ISU Theatre photos

Assistant Professor of Theatre Cason Murphy has authored “The World at Play: Performance from the Audience Perspective,” a first edition textbook published… Read More

July 22, 2021

Brad Dell appointed chair of the Iowa State Department of Music and Theatre

Dell, an associate professor of theatre and director of ISU Theatre at Iowa State, begins his five-year term on July 1. Read More

May 24, 2021

Michael Golemo named University Professor

Michael Golemo, professor in the Department of Music and Theatre, was recently named University Professor, as part of the 2021 Iowa State University awards. Read More

May 18, 2021

Cason Murphy presents at three international conferences

Assistant Professor of Theatre Cason Murphy was invited to present his scholarship at a trio of recent international conferences, sharing research into shift in theatrical… Read More

May 17, 2021

Gregory Oakes honored with named fellowship

The Jean Bacon Louis Faculty Fellowship in Instrumental and Keyboard Music will support Oakes’ innovative work on a new clarinet. Read More

February 12, 2021