Department of
Performing Arts

With a distinguished faculty of artists, composers, conductors, playwrights, and performers, and a comprehensive body of over 300 talented undergraduate and graduate students, the Department of Performing Arts continues to educate the next generation of creative leaders in Texas. Whether you’re pursuing a career in Musical Theatre, Dance, Music, Music Education, or Theatre, the Department of Performing Arts provides an environment where you can participate and grow. Our outstanding faculty, coupled with small class sizes, ensures that you will receive individual attention and the skills needed to thrive in your career.

Why Study the Performing Arts at Tarleton?

We offer student-centered programs that start with quality teaching and include a hands-on, interactive learning environment. There’s no better combination to enhance one’s educational development.

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Programs & Opportunities

Music at Tarleton!

For more than one hundred years, Tarleton State University has served as an important center of music education in North Central Texas. Today we continue to provide a first-rate education for future professional musicians and music educators. We also provide a variety of musical opportunities for all Tarleton students.

Sheet music for the "Tarleton Color Song."

Sing! Play! Act!

Auditions are open to all Tarleton students—from majors seeking to improve their skills to other majors wanting to round out their college experience. Call 254-968-9669 for more details. We hope you decide to join us for our next production!

Stage performance of "The Krusty Krab" with four actors in colorful costumes.

2026-2027 Performing Arts Calendar

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September 2Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
September 9Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
September 16Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
September 19Jacinda Ripley Faculty Recital7:30 pmFAC Theater
September 23Improv at Tarleton7:30 pmWorkshop Theater
September 24ULTRA Club Dinner6:00 pmFAC Auditorium
September 24Musical Theater Showcase7:30 pmFAC Theater
September 29Jazz II & III Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
September 30Jazz I Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
September 30Improv at Tarleton 3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
October 3Band DayAll Day pm FAC
October 5Ricardo Allen Faculty Recital 7:30 pm FAC Theater
October 6Syphonic Band7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
October 7Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
October 8Tarleton Wind Ensemble Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
October 9Choir Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
October 13College Theatre DayAll DayFAC
October 14Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
Ocotber 21Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
October 28Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
Oct. 29 – Oct. 31Frankenstein7:30 pmFAC Theater
Oct. 31 & Nov. 1Frankenstein2:00 pmFAC Theater
November 3Chamber Ensemble Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 4Latin Band7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 4Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
November 6Saxophone Studio Recital7:30 pmFAC Theater
November 9Percussion Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 10Symphonic Band7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 11Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
November 12Tarleton Wind Ensemble Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 16Jazz I 7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
November 17Jazz II & III7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
Nov. 19 – Nov. 21Anne of Green Gables7:30 pmFAC Theater
Nov. 21 & Nov. 22Anne of Green Gables2:00 pmFAC Theater
November 23Modern Bands7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
December 2Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
December 3Holiday Collage Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
Dec.4 – Dec.5Christmas Time! Christmas Time!7:30 pmWorkshop Theater
December 5Christmas Time! Christmas Time!2:00 pmWorkshop Theater
December 6Tuba ChristmasNoon – 6:00 pmFAC Theater
December 12Masterworks Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
Dec. 28 – Dec. 29Area Choir WorkshopAll Day FAC
Jan. 22 & Jan. 23All Region Band ClinicAll DayFAC
January 27Concerto Competition11:15 amFAC Theater
January 30Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion DayAll DayFAC
February 3Improv at Tarleton 3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
February 10Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
February 15Audition DayAll DayFAC
February 17Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
February 25Tarleton Wind Ensemble Concert7:30 pmFAC Theater
March 2Symphonic Band Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
March 3Improv at Tarleton 3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
Mar. 4 – Mar. 6Be More Chill7:30 pmFAC Theater
Mar. 6 & Mar. 7Be More Chill2:00 pmFAC Theater
March 8Jazz I Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
March 9Jazz I & Jazz II Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
March 10Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmFAC Theater
March 11Choir Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
March 22Honors Recital7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
March 24Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
March 31Improv at Tarleton 3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
March 31Musical Theater Recital7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
April 2Musical Mosaic7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
April 5Percussion Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
April 7Improv at Tarleton3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
April 12Chamber Ensembles7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
April 14Latin Band Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
April 14Improv at Tarleton 3:30 pmWorkshop Theater
April 15 – April 1719847:30 pmFAC Theater
April 17 & April 1819842:00 pmFAC Theater
April 20 & April 21Band AuditionsAll DayFAC
April 20Choir Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
April 22 – April 24Jazz Festival All DayFAC Auditorium
April 23Jazz II & III Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
April 24Jazz I Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
April 27Symphonic Band Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium
April 28Acting Showcase7:30 pmWorkshop Theater
April 29Band DayAll DayFAC
April 29Wind Ensemble Concert7:30 pmFAC Auditorium

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