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California State University - Chico

Department of Music and Theatre

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400 West First Street
Chico,California 95929
530.898.4428
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Musical Theatre

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry

Bachelor of Arts in Recording Arts

Certificate in Keyboard Pedagogy

Certificate in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy

Minor in Dance

Minor in Music

Minor in Theatre Arts


The mission of the Department of Music and Theatre is to provide our students with opportunities to excel through disciplined study and practice in high-quality facilities, classes, performance ensembles and productions. We seek to sustain the academic and artistic vitality of the performing and recording arts at California State University, Chico. We provide a fertile learning environment, which nurtures student creativity, Scholarship, diversity, and entrepreneurship, enhanced by the collaboration of students, faculty and staff. We promote the education, appreciation and enjoyment of the Arts on the campus and in the greater North State community.

Notable Alumni Include:

Amanda Detmer, Margot Melcon, Ryan Palmer, Michelle Marsh, Tana Miller, Jeff Dickenson, Jon Levenson, Gail Munion, Tony Wichowski, Johnny Lancaster, Carrie Stroud, Christine Sanders, Kevin MacLeod, Dawn Roth, Michael Pacciorini.



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(11/11/20 - 11/15/20)
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