World-class instruction in Oregon's performing arts capital

Located in the heart of Portland, the School of Music & Theater at Portland State University is an extraordinary place to realize your potential as a performing artist. Our world-renowned faculty of performers, composers and scholars is deeply engaged with the community and dedicated to student success. You will grow and excel personally and musically as we prepare you to be the next generation of world-changing teachers, performers, scholars, composers and arts advocates.

Group photo of PSU Theater Program's "Measure for Measure" cast.

Meet Us at Theater Visiting Day!

Date: May 25, 2024

Theater Visiting Day is for prospective students to visit PSU's campus, get to know theater faculty and students, attend a theater production for free, and learn how to apply to PSU's Theater program.

Get to know PSU's School of Music & Theater in this video!

Click below on the area you are interested in exploring to learn more about our sixteen undergraduate and graduate degrees in music and theater, the many music ensembles you can join as a student, and how to attend our monthly tours and our more than 120 concerts and productions presented every school year!

My Heart Be True Choir Soloist

Giving

Today, the spirit and humanity of the performing arts is more critical to our society than ever. Your support helps us raise up students’ compelling, reflective and provocative voices—and bring them to the world.