Academics
Begin your Adventure in Music or Theatre
The Department of Music and Theatre offers both majors and minors for those that wish to study music or theatre. Our comprehensive programs prepare students for their future careers, no matter which path they take.
Study Music
Students interested in majoring in Music must complete a music application and audition.
Studying music at Iowa State
Study Performing Arts (Theatre)
No audition is required to be a Theatre or Performing Arts major.
Experiences
Our departments offers a variety of ways to get involved beyond the classroom. Check out a music ensemble or audition for a role in the next production!
Student Support
Our department's focus on undergraduate education allows our faculty and staff to be completely dedicated to your success.
Careers
Whether you decide to educate, perform, or create, we have resources for you to get on the right track for success after graduation.
Student Focus Stories
Explore stories from students who have come before you in music and theatre.
Visit
Come see what we have to offer
While you are touring our beautiful campus, we would love it if you stopped by the Music and Theatre Department. You will be given a first-hand experience of what it will be like to be a part of our artistic community.
You will be provided with:
- information about our department, ensembles, classes, and becoming a music or performing arts major or minor.
- a tour of the building.
- an opportunity to sit in on your choice of rehearsal.
- an opportunity to meet with faculty.
Please email musicinfo@iastate.edu with any questions.
Plan your visit to Iowa State University
Apply
We are so excited that you are interested in applying to the Department of Music and Theatre!
Steps to apply to be a Music major
- Apply for admission to Iowa State University.
- Apply for admission to the Department of Music and Theatre and for music scholarships.
- Complete the OneApp application to be eligible for Music and other University scholarships.
Auditions
To be accepted as a music major, students are required to audition for the applied faculty in their performance area (piano, organ, woodwinds, strings, percussion, brass, or voice) and successfully demonstrate performance skills appropriate for college level instruction. Upon being accepted diagnostic examinations in music theory may also be required.
Audition repertoire and sign up information:
Contact Music Administrative and Ensembles Assistant, Becki Burrell at beckib@iastate.edu with questions.
Steps to apply to be a Performing Arts major
- Apply for admission to Iowa State University.
- There is no audition/interview requirement to be a Performing Arts major. However, auditions/interviews are required to be considered for scholarships.
Performing Arts scholarships - Complete the OneApp application to be eligible for Music and other University scholarships.
Ready to join the Department of Music and Theatre?
Take the next step!