School of
Music, Theatre, and Dance

Performing arts as a tool for human connection

From studio to stage, music, theatre, and dance faculty podcasts explore the performing arts as a tool for fostering human connections, healing, and growth.

Connecting communities through interdisciplinary Catholic studies

As the endowed Willette Chair of Catholic Studies, Joel Bacon has spent his first year in the role exploring how religious studies can spark dialogue and bridge differences through music, education, new experiences and open conversation.

Winter 2024/Spring 2025

Music alumni are guiding a new generation of leaders and musicians

CSU Music alumni are shaping their communities and inspiring students through adaptability, innovation, and leadership.

Winter 2023

Using the stage to engage societal challenges and democracy

CSU Theatre explores democracy with productions that address community building, fighting injustice, representation, and humor to engage with societal challenges.

Spring 2023

Perceptions of a Premiere

2020 was a year of tragedy, including the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Fires. Composer James David used the devastation around him as inspiration for a new composition, Troublesome Fire.

Honoring a maestro’s legacy

Wes Kenney, CSU maestro of the symphony for 20 years, retires, leaving a legacy in his conducting and his support for students.  

Winter 2022

Clinical skills and client setting: Internships launch careers in music therapy

Using guitar, piano, and voice talents, Sydney Steffen observed, co-treated, and led sessions with children and adults with varying intellectual and developmental disabilities for her music therapy internship.