Music, Theatre, and Dance Department
Location: Performing Arts Center 106
Phone: 530-898-5152
Email: mtad@csuchico.edu
Music, Theatre and Dance Department
The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance aims to provide students with opportunities to excel through disciplined study, practice, and access to high-quality facilities, classes, performance ensembles, and productions.
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Featured Event
Choral Concert: Joyous Voices
April 19 at 7:30 pm in Harlen Adams Theatre - The Chico State choral ensembles present “Joyous Voices,” the final choral concert of the 2024-25 academic year. Featuring Acappella Choir and Chamber Singers, directed by David and Dara Scholz, the concert also includes special guest The North Valley Chamber Choral.
Why Choose Music at Chico State
Premium Equipment
Recording Arts students from every background work on industry-leading audio equipment from manufacturers like Solid State Logic, API, Telefunken in the state of the art recording studio.
Local Partnerships
Partnerships with the local school district builds relationship between music education students and local teachers while giving back to K-12 students in the community.
Student Performances
Music students frequently perform throughout the greater Chico area and North State. These outreach activities create a strong bond between Chico State and the surrounding community.
Why Choose Theatre at Chico State
NAST Accreditation
The BA in Theatre Arts is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). It is one of only two BFA programs in the CSU system and the only program north of LA.
Equity Commitment
The BFA in Musical Theatre at Chico State has a strong commitment to and belief in a policy of Equity and Inclusion for all people.
Learning Experience
World Class Venues
World class performance venues include the 1,200 seat Laxson Auditorium, 500 seat Harlen Adams Theatre, the Wismer “black box” Theatre, and the Recital Hall with state-of-the-art recording capabilities and adjustable acoustics.
Accessible Rehearsal Spaces
Students take classes and rehearse in our new spacious dance studio, equipped with a sprung floor with a marley surface, ballet barres, mirrored wall, exercise mats, and an updated sound and smart classroom system.
Student Life
Advocate for Equity & Inclusion
Chico State Theatre and Musical Theatre students take our Social Justice in Theatre course, which employs them with the tools to advocate for Equity and Inclusion in the greater theatre community. They also participate in the creation of Community Agreements prior to each production to ensure a safe working environment.
Student Clubs
Student clubs and organizations such as National Association for Music Education, Student Composers Forum, National Band Association, Audio Engineering Society, and the Theatre Arts Club cultivate a culture of belonging and collegiality.
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Location: Performing Arts Center 106
Phone: 530-898-5152
Email: mtad@csuchico.edu