Your Art. Your Voice. Your Future.

With its renowned faculty and focus on professional training, Portland State University's School of Music & Theater is an extraordinary place to realize your potential as an artist and scholar. Under the guidance of our knowledgeable and supportive faculty, you’ll nurture your talent and hone your skills as you lay the groundwork for a flourishing career in the performing arts. 

From your home base on PSU’s urban campus in the heart of Portland, Oregon, you’ll have access to a thriving music and theater scene, which is alive with opportunities to attend shows and concerts and gain real-world experience with local organizations, venues, and artists.

PSU Wind Symphony performing on the Lincoln Performance Hall stage.

MUSIC

Elevate your artistry in the heart of the Pacific Northwest." Join a world-class community of performers, creators, and innovators through a major in music at PSU.

PSU Theater cast of "Spring Awakening" posed at the end of the hayloft scene.

THEATER ARTS

Transform your passion for performance into a professional career by immersing yourself in the collaborative, bold, and socially engaged theater community at Portland State University.

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Ensembles

Whatever your major, if you love to perform, there's a place for you here. Join one of PSU's music ensembles, operas, or theater productions and connect with a diverse community of fellow artists.

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Social Justice & the Arts

Explore the connection between artistic expression and civic engagement with PSU’s Social Justice & the Arts degree. Integrate diverse creative disciplines and discover your potential to drive local and global social change. 

Portland State University is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theater (NAST) 
and the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).