Division of Performing Arts

Challey School of Music

The Challey School of Music at NDSU promotes the arts through its educational programs, creative work, and outreach activities. The Challey School of Music offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to prepare the next generation of music professionals.

Challey School of Music
A saxophone student playing in the NDSU Wind Symphony concert.

Department of Theatre Arts

Theatre NDSU develops the creative potential of emerging artists to help them realize their vision of success through a thoughtful, personal, and professional approach to education, practice, and production. Through our commitment to nurturing multifaceted artists, we achieve a lasting impact on our region and beyond.

Department of Theatre Arts
NDSU students Ian Strand and Olivia Desing performing in NDSU's "The Sound of Music."