Chico State Music, Theatre and Dance

09/09/2026

Music Ambassador Day is coming up! On October 7th the Music, Theatre and Dance department would like to invite prospective students to participate. If you or someone you know is interested please reach out to Dr. Michelle McConkey ([email protected]).

09/03/2026

Interested in playing in an ensemble? All students are welcome regardless of major! For more information regarding ensembles you can contact the main office at [email protected]

Special thanks to Dr. Angelina Gomez who put this video together!

09/02/2026

Tuesday September 15th, Chico State MTAD Alum Daniel Atkinson will be giving a free talk about his book "The Rediscovery of George 'Nash' Walker: The Price of Black Stardom in Jim Crow America". This even is open to the public and will be in Colusa Hall 100B 9/15 @ 6:00 PM.

"I am a Chico State alumni (2000) and former Music Director for Northstate Public Radio from 2012 to 2013, shortly after I earned my PhD in ethnomusicology from the University of Washington. That said, I would like to spread the word about my book talk on September 15th in Colusa Hall 100B at 6:00 pm where I will discuss the first biography of George "Nash" Walker (1872-1911) of the Williams and Walker Theatre Company, the first Black people to find repeated success on Broadway beginning with In Dahomey 1903. The Rediscovery of George "Nash" Walker: The Price of Black Stardom in Jim Crow America was published via SUNY Press lst September and is the result of a decade of research that has revealed a trove of information that is new to the historical record." - Daniel Atkinson

06/03/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 MTAD Graduates! 🎓🎉We wish you all the best on your future endeavors and thank you for the memories we've made together along the way. Once a wildcat always a wildcat!🐾🐾

05/18/2026

02/17/2026

Twelfth Night opens in 15 days!
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night combines love, confusion, mistaken identities, and joyful discovery. Don’t miss this timeless comedy filled with wit, romance, and unforgettable characters!
Directed by Jami Witt Miller March 4-7 | 7:30 PM 
March 7-8 | 2:00 PM
Larry Wismer Theatre (PAC 135)   Tickets available at the University Box Office
$22 Adult | $20 Senior | $10 Youth & Chico State Student

02/17/2026

Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night opens in 15 days! Twelfth Night combines love, confusion, mistaken identities, and joyful discovery. Don’t miss this timeless comedy filled with wit, romance, and unforgettable characters! Directed by Jami Witt Miller. March 4-7, 7:30
March 7-8, 2:00
Larry Wismer Theatre Tickets are available at the University Box Office. See you there!

02/12/2026

Chico State Today highlighted our Band Program today, as we celebrate over 100 years of Chico State Bands!
View the full article here: https://today.csuchico.edu/100-year-band-anniversary/
And don't forget the Hiestand Annual Memorial Concert is this month, February 21st @ 7:30 PM in the Harlen Adams Theatre, free and open to the public!

02/10/2026

This Valentine’s Day, let your love blossom with a fresh bouquet of roses! Join this year’s USITT students in fundraising for their annual conference while getting a great gift for that special someone. We will be holding a presale to place orders throughout the week, and flowers will be available for pick up on Friday! We will be arranging bouquets of single roses, half dozen roses, and a full dozen roses, as well as having single stems and candy valentines for sale. If you can’t make it to the stand, there is also a digital order form that can be found linked here. Check out our poster for all the details!

Presale:
Monday & Tuesday: Outside the BMU, 10am-2pm
Wednesday & Thursday: In front of Plumas Hall, 10am-2pm

Sale and Pickups:
Friday: Performing Arts Center, 10am-4pm

Look for the sandwich board and stand! We can’t wait to see how you will spread the love this season. For more information, feel free to contact Elizabeth Davis at [email protected]

01/31/2026

Join members of Chico State's Wind ensemble, Butte College's Symphonic Band, and the Chico State Alumni Band as they come together to honor the legacy of Daniel Hiestand! This event is free and open to the public.

If you'd like to donate to the Chico State Band Program you can do so here: https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1751/lg21/form.aspx?sid=1751&gid=2&pgid=1135&cid=2062&dids=811