Why Your Support Matters

The LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts is a premier institution for performing arts education, fostering creativity and professional excellence at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

Comprised of the School of Music, School of Theatre, Turner-Fischer Center for Opera, and the LSU Department of Bands, CMDA offers a dynamic environment for musicians, actors, and scholars to thrive. The School of Music offers rigorous training in instrumental and vocal performance, music education, composition, music therapy, and musicology. Home to award-winning ensembles — including the Symphony Orchestra, A Cappella Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Constantinides New Music Ensemble — LSU is a leader in developing the performers of tomorrow.

The Turner-Fischer Center for Opera is recognized for its exceptional productions and artist training, with alumni performing on some of the world’s greatest stages. The School of Theatre offers comprehensive degrees in acting, design & technology, theatre studies, film & television, and arts administration. Its innovative production schedule includes collaborations with Swine Palace, LSU’s professional theatre company, as well as mainstage and lab shows, plus annual dance, physical theatre, and film productions — making it one of the most distinctive theatre programs in the Southeast.

The LSU Department of Bands is home to the world-famous “Golden Band from Tigerland,” which electrifies Tiger Stadium every fall. With state-of-the-art facilities, world-class faculty, and more than 400 performances annually, CMDA plays a vital role in Louisiana’s cultural landscape.

This LSU Giving Day, your gift will strengthen the winning teams that drive the LSU College of Music & Dramatic Arts forward. Thank you for your support! 

Impact Areas

Your generosity on LSU Giving Day impacts the following priority initiatives:

1. School of Music General Scholarship Fund

The School of Music General Scholarship Fund provides essential financial support to attract, retain, and empower outstanding students in the School of Music. By easing financial barriers, this fund helps talented musicians pursue their education, refine their artistry, and achieve their full potential at LSU.

2. Theatre General Scholarship Fund

The School of Theatre General Scholarship Fund provides critical financial support to attract, retain, and empower students in the School of Theatre. By reducing financial barriers, this fund helps aspiring artists pursue their education, develop their craft, and thrive in a dynamic creative environment.

3. College of Music & Dramatic Arts' Impact Fund

The Impact Fund expands educational and professional opportunities for LSU performing arts students and faculty. It supports research, guest speakers, unique performances, conference travel, and collaborative experiences across the college. These opportunities foster creativity, critical thinking, and support excellence in the CMDA. These funds truly make an impact in equipping students and faculty with the support needed to thrive as artist-citizens in the 21st century.