Thousands of Rams have found their energy at Colorado State University. This is an invitation to find yours!

Our goal is to prepare students to become highly skilled music educators, music therapists, performers, composers, and conductors. Our programs inspire and develop high standards of teaching, scholarship, performance, and research in music. We are pleased to offer small academic classes, applied study with highly qualified faculty, and careful attention to advising. You’ll work alongside dynamic faculty and dedicated students, developing knowledge and skills to excel in various fields.

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance represents the performing arts on campus in a highly visible and vibrant environment. Performance opportunities are extensive, with many orchestras, bands, choirs, jazz ensembles, opera, musical theatre, chamber music, and marching band, while collaborative opportunities draw on art’s interdisciplinary character.

At Colorado State University, your training takes place in one of the nation’s finest teaching and performance facilities, the exquisite University Center for the Arts, where a vibrant learning environment fosters creativity and growth.

Degrees
CSU offers Bachelor of Music (B.M.) concentrations in music education, performance, music therapy, jazz studies, and composition, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a music minor.
A range of M.M. and Ph.D. degrees are also offered, as well as an Arts Management master’s degree.

At-a-glance
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary projects across the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
• Ensemble, chamber music, and solo opportunities.
• Scholarships are available for instrumental and vocal performance.
• Small academic class size and weekly lessons with professors.
• Music Therapy program specializes in neuroscience and evidence-based music therapy.
• Auditions for ensembles and musicals are open to all students, regardless of major.

Awards and Rankings
• National rankings include Forbes’ “America’s Top Colleges” and U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges” and “Best Value Schools.”
• Named the most sustainable university in the U.S. (BestColleges.com, 2015) and maintained Platinum STARS rating.
• Featured in the Smithsonian National Museum of American History’s “Places of Invention.”
• Fort Collins consistently ranked as a top place to live (Money Magazine, National Geographic) and “Best Places for Business and Careers” (Forbes).
• CSU is an accredited institutional National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) member.