News | Department of Music and Theatre

Amanda Petefish-Schrag published in the International Journal of Education and the Arts

December 4, 2024

Amanda Petefish-Schrag, associate professor of theatre in the Department of Music and Theatre, was recently published in the International Journal of Education and the Arts as part of a special issue titled “Issues in Teaching Theatre Desi

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Student Focus: Zachary Ty Riedemann

November 21, 2024

Major: Double Major - Performing Arts and Agriculture Studies
Hometown: Calumet, Iowa
Planned Graduation Date: Fall 2024

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Student Focus: Olivia Petsche

November 7, 2024

Name: Olivia Petsche
Major: Double Major - English and Music
Hometown: Winterset, IA
Planned Graduation Date: Spring 2025

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Jacob Harrison

November 4, 2024

Guest condutor for the ISU Symphony Orchestra and Die Fledermaus opera.
Fall 2024

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A dazzling 'Die Fledermaus' showcases opera as the total art

October 29, 2024

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ISU students win awards at the Central Region National Association of Teachers of Singing Student Auditions

October 28, 2024

Iowa State University was well represented at Central Region NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) Student Auditions at the University of Missouri Columbia on October 26-27, 2024.

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Behind the scenes with Kelly Marie Schaefer: Costume design for 'Die Fledermaus'

October 28, 2024

Behind the scenes with Kelly Marie Schaefer: Costume design for ‘Die Fledermaus’
When ISU Theatre and ISU Opera Studio present “Die Fledermaus” this fall, expect to be dazzled by both the performances and the technical design – inc

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Michael Lowenstern

October 28, 2024

Lowenstern is a new music enthusiast, bass clarinet specialist, and dynamic educator.
Fall 2024

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Alumni Highlights: Kevin Fullerton

October 21, 2024

Name: Kevin Fullerton
Major at ISU: Bachelor of Music
Graduation Year: 2000
Hometown: Fort Dodge, IA
Current Residence: Brookings, SD

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Sensory Friendly Concert Breaks Ground for Wind Ensemble

October 17, 2024

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'Fairy Tales for the Anthropocene' explores humanity's impact on climate

October 1, 2024

ISU Theatre’s “Fairy Tales for the Anthropocene” opens Friday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Maintenance Shop of the Memorial Union, featuring puppetry, live actors, and new short plays by U.S. playwrights. Audiences can expect a captivating journey, with stories marked by the interplay of survival, extinction, humanity, nature, and the imagination.

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Student Focus: Jarod Hart 2024

September 24, 2024

Name: Jarod Hart
Major: Instrumental Music Education and Composition
Hometown: Story City, IA
Planned Graduation Date: Spring 2026

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Alumni Highlights: Tony Dam

September 23, 2024

Name: Tony Dam
Major at ISU: Bachelor of Music: K-12 Vocal Music Education
Graduation Year: 2019
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
Current Residence: Des Moines, IA

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Student Focus: Asia Keane

September 20, 2024

Major: Music (Vocal Performance) and Performing Arts
Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa
Planned Graduation Date: May 2026

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Rob Sunderman

September 1, 2024

Guest Scenic Designer, Fairy Tales for the Anthropocene and Die Fledermaus
Fall 2024

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Dr. Gina Sandi-Diaz

September 1, 2024

Workshops on History of Latinx Theatre and Devised Theatre for Directors
Fall 2024

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Student Focus: Ian Lewis

August 1, 2024

Major: Piano Performance
Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Planned Graduation Date: Spring 2025

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Script and Score 2024

June 11, 2024

Explore Script and Score 2024

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Student Focus: Bobbie Buie

May 30, 2024

Major: Performing Arts and English
Hometown: Ames, Iowa
Planned Graduation Date: Spring 2025

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Alumni Highlights: Carly (Huhn) Schieffer

May 29, 2024

Major at ISU: Music Education
Graduation Year: 2006
Hometown: Nevada, IA
Current Residence: Cedar Rapids, IA

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