Take the Leap to Entertain and Inspire Audiences
When you bring your passion, determination and artistic vision to Fort Hays State University, you join creative forces with faculty and staff ready to direct your talents and share in your enthusiasm for excelling in the performing arts.
We offer programs in theatre, music education, performance, composition, and performing arts. We know you will work hard and be proud in applying your artistic abilities throughout your program, just as your persistent nature will help set the stage for your future as an expert of the arts.
Free Your Mind and Fulfill Your Creative Potential
Whether your interests lie in teaching, recording or performing, we have five undergraduate music and theatre majors, one minor and three graduate degree programs to fit your career goals. You also have the freedom to specialize your undergraduate studies in a particular area of interest with one of several concentrations.
At Fort Hays State, we also invite you to hone your confidence, improvisation abilities and stage presence through our array of extracurricular activities, including the valuable experiences you can gain from participating in the ensembles available to you as a freshman.