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Kyle Laake

Major: Environmental Science, Music BA

Hometown: Davenport, IA

Planned Graduation Date: 2026

Isabella Morales

Major: Vocal Music Education

Hometown: Johnston, IA

Planned Graduation Date: Fall 2026

Wei-Ting Kuo

Wei-Ting Kuo will once again perform as the violist of the Ames piano Quartet and will present a master class for the string students on April 26, 2026

Student Focus: Fiona Addy

Undergraduate Major: Performing Arts, emphasis in Musical Theater and Acting/Directing
Hometown: Ogden, Iowa
Planned Graduation: Spring 2026

Iowa State University Guest Clinician- Dr. Janet Galván

Dr. Janet Galván has empowered and inspired choral conductors, choral singers, and educators nationally and internationally. She has contributed to the invigoration of the choral art through innovative programming, staging, rehearsal techniques, and choral conducting workshops at Ithaca College, where she was the Director of Choral Activities. Her singers are noted for creating a deep connection with audiences and many of her former students are now conducting university and professional choirs.

Ned McGowan- February 23-27, 2026

Wagner Noel Performing Arts presents Double Trouble

Student Focus: Johnny Freund

Major: Music Education
Hometown: Dubuque, Iowa

Planned Graduation Date: Spring 2026

Iowa State Singers Shine on the National Stage

Iowa State Voice Students Excel at Regional NATS Competition

The Department of Music and Theatre at Iowa State University proudly celebrates the outstanding achievements of its voice students at the Central Region National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Competition and Conference, held October 31–November 1, 2025, at Illinois State University.

Wind Ensemble to Present a Sensory Sensitive Concert for Neurodiverse Individuals, their Families, and Children

Something’s Brewing: ISU Jazz Ensembles and ISU Brew Lab Unite for “Jazz Night: Happy Hour” at The Maintenance Shop

Puppet Power 2025 Comes to Ames: Exploring Process, Practice, and Possibility in Applied Puppetry

"It is pretty wonderful to be able to fill our buildings with live music at the drop of a hat," said Brad Dell, Chair of the Department of Music and Theatre. "What a special thing to have at Iowa State."

“Beware the ides of March.” “Et tu, Brute?” “There is a tide in the affairs of men.” You may be familiar with these famous phrases, all of which spring from the rich script of Shakespeare’s historical thriller, “Julius Caesar.” ISU Theatre’s 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 before touring central Iowa.