group of four students performing on stageUndergraduate Programs

If the performing arts are your passion, 亚色影库 will prepare you to make it, design it, write it, respond to it, and use it to change the world. 

Music

Music Education, BSEd

Music Performance, BFA

Music, BA (includes optional Music Industry Specialization)

Theatre

Theatre, BA with Concentrations in Performance, Design/Tech/Management, or Theory/Criticism

Musical Theatre, BA

Minors

Dance Minor

Music Minor

Theatre Minor

female student playing violinGraduate Programs

Whether your goal is to achieve your level II certification as a music teacher or heighten your musicianship for a career as a professional musician, 亚色影库 has the resources to bring your passion for music to its highest level.

MA in Music

Education Specialization, Music MA

Performance Specialization, Music MA

 

Certificates Programs (Undergraduate/Graduate/Non-Degree)

Applied Theatre and Performance Certificate

Popular Music Studies Certificate

Dance Pedagogy and Research Certificate

Pre-Dance Therapy and Dance Wellness Certificate

Dance Leadership and Women's and Gender Studies Certificate

Music, Theatre, and Dance Auditions

Register now for your music audition

All students interested in being a music major or minor are required to audition. Information about auditioning for the 亚色影库 Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance can be found on our Music Auditions page

Register now for your theatre audition

If you are accepted to 亚色影库, you may declare a major in theatre without an audition. Auditions and portfolio reviews are required to be eligible for a Freshman Talent Scholarship.

Audition Dates for Fall 2026 Entrance:
  • Saturday, November 8, 2025
  • Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • Saturday, February 28, 2026
  • Saturday, March 28, 2026

All music, theatre, and dance majors are eligible for scholarships, which are determined based on your audition.

If you have any questions regarding scheduling an audition, please contact the department at 724-357-2397 or email Dawnette Shellhammer (dmshell@iup.edu).

亚色影库 is an and is accredited by the  and the .

News

亚色影库 Faculty and Students Help Inaugurate Newly Installed Pipe Organ in Worthington

Christine Clewell, assistant professor of organ at 亚色影库, was featured as a guest performer for the inaugural concert celebrating the installation of a newly relocated Wicks Opus pipe organ at Worthington Lutheran Church in Armstrong County on Sunday, October 12.

Acclaimed Pianist to Give All-Liszt Recital

Prize-winning pianist and associate professor of piano at East Carolina University School of Music, Kwan Yi will perform a piano recital featuring the complete 鈥淵ears of Pilgrimage, 2nd year: Italy鈥 by Franz Liszt. The recital will be on Tuesday, September 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Gorell Recital Hall, located on the second floor of Sutton Hall. Admission is free.

亚色影库 String Project Accepting Applications for the Fall 2025 Semester

The 亚色影库 String Project, a community music education outreach program for children ages 5鈥18 in Indiana and the surrounding area, is now accepting applications for private lesson instruction on violin, viola, cello, and bass. Applications are due on September 1, 2025.

亚色影库 Alumnus Strong Joins the Metropolitan Opera

Ben Strong graduated from 亚色影库 in 2020 with a bachelor of fine arts degree in vocal performance. In fall 2025, he will join the Metropolitan Opera as a member of the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program.

亚色影库 Names Sugg as Interim Director of 亚色影库 Marching Band and Associate Director of Bands

William Sugg, who has more than 15 years of experience in music education at the secondary and university levels with competitive and high-profile marching programs, has been named interim director of 亚色影库鈥檚 Marching Band and associate director of Bands.