Program Overview

College of Music & Dramatic Arts

The College of Music & Dramatic Arts is comprised of the School of Music and the School of Theatre.

School of Music

The School of Music offers various programs, including:

• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Bachelor of Music Education
• Bachelor of Music Therapy
• Master of Music
• Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Music (PhD)

School of Theatre

The School of Theatre offers programs such as:

• Bachelor of Arts
  • Arts Administration
  • Design & Technology
  • Performance
  • Physical Theatre
  • Theatre Studies
• Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Film & Television
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
  • Acting
  • Costume Technology & Design
  • Properties Technology
  • Scenic Technology & Design

Doctor of Musical Arts

The Doctor of Musical Arts degree is designed to prepare students to be artist-performers and conductors, in either university settings or the professional arena. A minimum of 60 semester hours of graduate credit is required to complete the degree. Up to six hours of graduate credit may be transferred from another institution if such credit satisfies required or elective courses at LSU and is approved by the Area Coordinator of the course area. The degree must be completed within five years.

Available Concentrations

• Brass Performance
• Choral Conducting
• Collaborative Piano
• Orchestral Conducting
• Percussion Performance
• Piano Performance
• String Performance
• Vocal Performance
• Wind Conducting
• Woodwind Performance

Programs of Study

The School of Music offers various programs of study, including:

• Bachelor of Music
• Bachelor of Arts in Music
• Bachelor of Music Education
• Bachelor of Music Therapy
• Master of Music
• Doctor of Musical Arts
• Doctor of Philosophy in Music
• Performance Opportunities

Resources

Resources are available for prospective students, current students, and faculty and staff, including:

• Music Student Resources
• Theatre Student Resources
• Tiger Band Resources
• Commencement Information
• Music Faculty Resources
• Music Dates & Deadlines
• Theatre Faculty Resources

Research

Research areas and opportunities are available in the College of Music & Dramatic Arts.

Giving

Information on giving and supporting the College of Music & Dramatic Arts is available.

Connect

News, outreach, and social media connections are available for the College of Music & Dramatic Arts, including:

• College Newsroom
• CMDA Insider Newsletter
• School of Music Blog
• College YouTube Channel
• Department of Bands YouTube Channel
• Facebook
• Instagram