Department of
Performing Arts
With a distinguished faculty of artists, composers, conductors, playwrights, and performers, and a diverse 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.

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.

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!

Season at The Clyde
Aug. 21 – Sep. 14 | Sophia Louise Goodpasture: Smooshed to Mush | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | FAC Gallery |
August 24-26 | Steel Magnolias | 7:30 pm | FAC Theater |
August 25 | ULTRA Dinner | 5:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
August 27 | Steel Magnolias | 2:00 pm | FAC Theater |
September 13 | Student Recital | 2:00 pm | FAC Auditorium |
September 20 | Student Recital | 2:00 pm | FAC Auditorium |
Sep. 21 – Oct. 19 | Amanda Breitbach: Oil and Water | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | FAC Gallery |
September 28 | Wind Ensemble Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
September 29 | Zachary Moore Sr. Recital (piano) | 8:00 pm | FAC Auditorium |
October 3 | Symphonic Band Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
October 4 | Jazz I Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
October 5-7 | Lizzie | 7:30 pm | FAC Theater |
October 8 | Lizzie | 2:00 pm | FAC Theater |
October 8 | Jazz II & III | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
October 9 | Gabrielle Nguyen Sr. Recital | 4:00 pm | FAC Theater |
October 11 | Student Recital | 2:00 pm | FAC Theater |
October 13 | Choir Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Theater |
October 18 | Student Recital | 2:00 pm | FAC Theater |
Oct. 24 – Nov. 21 | Fall Senior Exhibitions | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm | FAC Theater |
October 25 | Student Recital | 2:00 pm | FAC Theater |
October 26 | Hawk/Keyes Faculty Recital | 7:30 pm | FAC Theater |
October 27 | The Revenant | 7:30 pm | FAC Workshop Theater |
October 27 | Regina-Faith B. Wright Sr. Recital | 8:00 pm | FAC Theater |
October 28 | The Revenant | 7:30 pm | FAC Workshop Theater |
November 1 | Student Recital | 2:00 pm | FAC Theater |
November 6 | Chamber Ensembles Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
November 8 | Student Recital | 2:00 pm | FAC Auditorium |
November 13 | Percussion Concert “Berserker” | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
November 14 | Symphonic Band Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
November 16 | Wind Ensemble Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
November 19 | Jazz II & III Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
November 20 | Jazz I Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
November 27 | Latin Band Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
November 29 | Student Recital | 2:00 pm | FAC Auditorium |
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 | A Christmas Carol | 7:30 pm | FAC Theater |
December 2 | A Christmas Carol | 2:00 pm | FAC Theater |
December 2 | Masterworks Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
December 3 | A Christmas Carol | 2:00 pm | FAC Theater |
December 4 | Holiday Collage Concert | 7:30 pm | FAC Auditorium |
Contact Us
Main Office
Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center, Room 105
Box T-0320 Stephenville, TX 76402
Phone: 254-968-9245
Fax: 254-968-9239