LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts

We issued a challenge, and you answered! We've reached 25 donors to the College of Music & Dramatic Arts, which has unlocked a further gift supporting scholarships in both the LSU School of Music and LSU School of Theatre. Thank you to all of our generous supporters!

Learn how you can make a further impact here: https://givingday.lsu.edu/pages/college-of-music-and-dramatic-arts

Today is , and we’re ready to show the world what it means to put scholarship first and support the performing arts! Your generosity will have a ripple effect.

Learn more about how you can make an impact at the link: https://givingday.lsu.edu/pages/college-of-music-and-dramatic-arts

It’s almost geaux time, Tigers: is tomorrow! Your generosity will drive growth and opportunities for our students across all areas of the performing arts, enabling them to use their skills to change the world.

Learn more about how you can make a difference at the link: https://givingday.lsu.edu/pages/college-of-music-and-dramatic-arts

We're excited to welcome LSU alumnus Eric Lau back to Baton Rouge as the new dean of the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts!

An active saxophone performer and pedagogue, Lau currently serves as the Dean of both the Honors College and the University College at the University of New Mexico (UNM) and previously served as chair of the UNM Department of Music. While at UNM, Lau led a music curricular redesign, established a plan to address faculty salary issues, and oversaw substantial increases in philanthropic giving to both the Honors College and University College.

Lau graduated summa cm laude from LSU with a bachelor’s degree in music and was a member of The Golden Band From Tigerland. He later received Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from Michigan State University.

“As a graduate of LSU, I know first-hand the excellence of the CMDA and have closely followed the continued success of the programs throughout my career," Lau said. "I am honored to join the outstanding faculty and staff of the college as we train the next generation of scholars, performers, creators, and leaders for the 21st century.”

Learn more about Dean Lau by reading the full press release at the link!

LSU Names Alumnus Eric Lau as Dean of the College of Music & Dramatic Arts LSU has named alumnus Eric Lau the Dean of the College of Music & Dramatic Arts, effective July 1, pending approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors. Lau currently serves as Dean of both the Honors College and the University College at the University of New Mexico.

We're approaching the halfway mark of , and the response has been incredible to see! Our college has already over $8,000 thanks to the generosity of 33 donors, including $3,000 for LSU School of Music scholarships. There's still plenty of time to make an impact; if you haven't already, visit geauxgive.lsu.edu to get started!

Today is , and the LSU community is joining forces to support LSU students, faculty, and staff! Let's take bold steps forward together with the LSU School of Music, LSU School of Theatre, and LSU Department of Bands as we look to change the world through the arts. Visit geauxgive.lsu.edu to get started!

The Louisiana Percent for Art Program is seeking artists or artist teams to design and implement three thematically related exterior, site-specific sculptures, or installations of original design for the Music & Dramatic Arts Building, Tiger Band Hall, and Cypress Residential Hall at Louisiana State University.

The artwork should actively engage students, faculty, and visitors in creative interactive experiences that emphasize the meaning and value of music.

Learn more: https://lsu.edu/cmda/music/blog/public/call-for-artists.php

After 20 years of dedicated service to LSU and the College of Music & Dramatic Arts, Ruth Alise, a longtime fixture of the Dean's Office and the School of Music front office, is celebrating her well-earned retirement!

Ruth joined our College under Dean Ron Ross in 2002 after a successful career at the Tiger Athletic Foundation. She served as administrative assistant to no less than five deans and one director of the School of Music, and was the friendly face (or voice on the phone) greeting thousands of students, parents, and patrons who interact with our College each year. Ruth was an unwavering champion of the work of faculty, staff, and students; in retirement, she leaves memories of a strong example set, and a high standard to be pursued.

Please join us in thanking Ruth for everything she has done for our College and wishing her well in her retirement!

Congratulations to William F. Tate IV on the end of his first year as LSU President yesterday, and the beginning of year two today! We’re excited to see what the future holds for our college, our university, and our state under the agenda.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far here on ! We have met and exceeded our challenge goal - over $5,700 has been donated to our college, unlocking an additional $5,000 for The Golden Band From Tigerland scholarships. Can we keep it going?

Share and visit geauxgive.lsu.edu to help support our incredible students!

IT’S POWER HOUR! If our college has the most donors than any other unit from 12-1 p.m., we will earn additional dollars for our excellence fund. We've already raised $2,675 towards our $5,000 challenge goal from Ilene and Richard Sheldon!

Be counted now at geauxgive.lsu.edu.

It's , and we’re ready to Geaux BEYOND! The Tiger community is joining forces to support LSU students, faculty, and staff. Take one giant leap for the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts, LSU School of Music, LSU School of Theatre and LSU Bands - give now at geauxgive.lsu.edu!

Every gift made to our college today will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 by Ilene and Richard Sheldon in support of scholarships for The Golden Band From Tigerland.

We invite family, friends, colleagues, and students of the late Boyd Professor of Composition Dinos Constantinides to a celebration of his life.

Musicians from the LSU School of Music will pay tribute to the legendary composer through performances of his works. Students, friends, and colleagues from near and far will share testimonials to the indelible mark Maestro Constantinides left on our institution and the world at-large.

A program of the event will be available at: lsu.edu/cmda/events/programs

We are pleased to announce that Tara Houston, Assistant Professor of Scenic Design in the LSU School of Theatre, has accepted the role of Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, effective October 4.

In her new position, Professor Houston will collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to cultivate on-going educational opportunities and programs, develop robust data collection surrounding DEI initiatives, and establish measurable goals and performance metrics to ensure the College fosters a diverse and inclusive environment across all disciplines.

Please join us in congratulating Professor Houston and welcoming her into this new role!

College Names Tara Houston Associate Dean Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion | LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts BATON ROUGE, La. – The LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts announced it has named Tara Houston, Assistant Professor of Scenic Design in the LSU School of Theatre, as the new Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, effective October 4.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our college here on ! We're so close to reaching our challenge goal; if 50 Tigers give to the College of Music & Dramatic Arts, we will unlock $10,000 from Dr. J. Walter Helgason (Science, ’86) in support of student scholarships.

Share and visit geauxgive.lsu.edu to help support our incredible students!

Today is ! The global Tiger community is coming together to lift each other up through philanthropy. Support the students, faculty, and staff of the CMDA at geauxgive.lsu.edu.

is tomorrow! Get ready to rise with tenacity for the CMDA, LSU School of Music and LSU School of Theatre! Learn more: geauxgive.lsu.edu

We are pleased to announce the creation of the Dean’s Circle; a new giving society comprised of alumni, parents, and friends of the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts who support its students and faculty through annual, unrestricted, gifts. These gifts are used at the discretion of the Dean of the college to support opportunities of student and faculty excellence, artistic endeavors, and annual programs.

Membership provides a variety of benefits, most notably the guarantee that your philanthropy is enabling the development of artists and educators who will become the gold standard of the arts and arts education in this state, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about the Dean’s Circle and how to join, please visit lsu.edu/cmda/give.

Changing The World Through The Arts | LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts  The LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts benefits immensely from the extraordinary support of alumni and friends in Baton Rouge, around the country and across the globe. Your gifts - past, present and future - invest in our students and the communities which the College serves. Individual and cor...

LSU has appointed Kristin Sosnowsky, currently executive associate dean and chair of the LSU School of Theatre, as interim dean of the College of Music & Dramatic Arts, effective January 11.

Please follow the link below for more information.

Kristin Sosnowsky Appointed as Interim Dean of the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts LSU has appointed Kristin Sosnowsky as interim dean of the College of Music & Dramatic Arts. This decision comes after the announcement that Dean Todd Queen has accepted the position of dean of the School of Music at Florida State University.

This week, we are saying thank you to the generous donors who support our students, faculty, and staff. The beauty of our campus, the excellence of our programs, and the success of our students, faculty, and staff are made possible by their generosity!

Chime in yourself by sharing a message of gratitude using the hashtag

It's an exciting time to be a Tiger - and our students agree! The LSU School of Music and LSU School of Theatre continue to grow, and we couldn't be happier to welcome so many incredible students both in our college and beyond into the LSU family.

LSU Shatters Records with Fall Enrollment, Retention Rates at an All-Time High For the second-straight year, LSU has broken the record for the largest and most diverse freshman class in university history. This year’s 6,690 freshmen enrolled surpasses last year’s record of 6,126 freshmen. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, overall enrollment at LSU is at an all-time high of 34...

We value the varied perspectives and tremendous artistry of our international student population and recognize that our community would suffer greatly without their presence.

The College of Music & Dramatic Arts is dedicated to providing hybrid and in-person opportunities to satisfy the recently revised federal requirements - we will adapt as needed to serve our students in the safest and least disruptive way possible.

Statement of Support for CMDA International Students | LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts The CMDA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee has issued a statement regarding the recent situation with the federal government and international students.

We could not be more excited to share this news: Oscar-winning LSU alumnus William “Bill” Conti and Shelby Cox Conti are giving LSU one of its largest in-kind donations ever - the original musical scores from Bill’s prolific career as a composer and conductor!

We have partnered with LSU Libraries to receive the William and Shelby Conti Papers, which will be housed in their Special Collections and made available for students and faculty in our college and across LSU to research and study. Gifts like the Contis’ do wonders to advance commitment to arts and culture, and we cannot thank them enough for this incredible gesture.

Oscar and Emmy Award-winning Composer and LSU Alumnus Bill Conti Donating Original Scores to LSU LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts alumnus William “Bill” Conti and his wife, LSU alumna Shelby Cox Conti, of Los Angeles are giving their alma mater one of the university’s biggest in-kind gifts in history: the original scores from Bill’s prolific career as a composer and conductor.

A lot of students don't know that there is more than one way to get into the Honors College.

Maybe you applied as an incoming freshman or maybe you just never considered it. Maybe you know a student who demonstrates academic excellence and just needs a push to apply. Either way, we want every student to have an opportunity to benefit from the programs and resources we offer at the Honors College.

DEADLINE: JUNE 30

APPLY HERE: https://www.honors.lsu.edu/admissions/apply-transfer-continuing/transfer-and-continuing-student-application

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Louisiana State University stands with those who want a more just and humane society. We do so with civility, with compassion, and with a desire to seek understanding. More: https://www.lsu.edu/together/index.php

LSU Together The tragic events that have transpired in recent weeks have further illuminated a spotlight on the racial divide that exists in our nation. Brutal and often senseless scenes have unfolded, highlighted by what was witnessed in Minneapolis last week. The cry for justice has been immediate and witnesse...

We have a few more nuggets of good news to share as we embark on the summer break! Our faculty have continued to be recognized at the university level for the 2019-20 academic year. Doug Stone and Warren Kimball from the LSU School of Music and Isaac Pletcher from the LSU School of Theatre all received teaching awards from the Tiger Athletic Foundation.

Congratulations ! Dean Queen has a special message for all of our graduates from the LSU School of Music and LSU School of Theatre.

A Message from Dean Queen to #LSU20 Dean Todd Queen of the College of Music & Dramatic Arts has a special message for students graduating from the School of Music and School of Theatre in Sprin...

Students graduating from our college with undergraduate-level degrees will now have their names shown in Tiger Stadium starting at 4:57 p.m. Please note that this is a change from what was previously scheduled! LSU School of Music LSU School of Theatre

It's almost time ! The livestream of virtual graduation will be hosted right here on Facebook by the main LSU page.

If you want to see all Music & Dramatic Arts graduates, a full list with honors is now available on our website: https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/news/2020/05/spring_2020_diploma_program.php