Education With Purpose
Life with Impact
The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Viterbo University empowers a new generation of artists with the skills, discipline, and vision to build meaningful lives in theatre, musical theatre, music education, vocal performance, and dance.
Our programs are intentionally cross-disciplinary, grounded in real-world practice, and led by expert, student-centered faculty committed to your growth. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and cultivate a learning community defined by purpose, compassion, and rigor. Here, you’ll be supported as you deepen your sense of identity, strengthen your artistic voice, and develop the confidence to step into a career that reflects your values. This is where your craft—and your impact—take shape.
Behind the curtain
Theatre and Musical Theatre Department
Viterbo University’s nationally connected theatre and musical theatre department in La Crosse, Wisconsin, attracts talented students from across the country.
Our intensive, conservatory-style programs in musical theatre and acting combine rigorous training with a strong liberal arts foundation to support your growth as an artist and individual.
As a Viterbo theatre major, you’ll work closely with experienced faculty and develop your skills on stage and behind the scenes.
Sound Culture
Music Department
Viterbo’s music program helps to prepare students for professional careers in a variety of fields related to music, performance, and music education.
The Music Department at Viterbo University is a nationally accredited program that has maintained accreditation by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) for over 50 years.
Our tiered curriculum allows students the flexibility to pursue a general Bachelor of Music degree with or without a double major, or a Bachelor of Music with an area concentration of either performance or music education with teaching certification.
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