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2025 Solo Vocal Scholarship Competition
Win a $110,000 scholarship to study voice at Viterbo
Deadline Nov. 28, 2025
Create. Challenge. Change.
The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Viterbo University is home to a new generation of young artists destined for careers in theatre, musical theatre, music education, vocal performance, and dance. Our innovative spirit shines through every aspect of our cross-disciplinary programs and in our student-centered, professional faculty.
We celebrate diversity in all forms and strive to create a rigorous and compassionate learning environment that meets you where you are and supports your evolution toward the artist you want to be. Cultivating individual identity and a proud sense of self are central to our approach. You’ll be challenged to develop your artistic voice and carve your path toward the career of your choosing.
Conservatory Stories
Zach Sullivan Brings Title Character to Life in "Sweeney Todd"
Zach Sullivan, a senior music theatre major from Excelsior, Minn., landed the title role in "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street," thanks to a standout performance in "Tar Beach." “I really gave portraying a psycho m...
‘Bat Boy’: A Show Viterbo Students ‘Sing’ Their Teeth Into
Bringing "Bat Boy: The Musical" to life on the LaCroix Black Box stage in a mere five weeks is a major team effort, led by director Teddy Eck, who saw the original off-Broadway production in 2001 multiple times when he was a th...
A Peek Behind the Curtain with Music Theatre Major McKenzie Russ
McKenzie Russ recently chatted about her roles as dance captain and assistant choreographer in the Viterbo University Conservatory for the Performing Arts’ production of "42nd Street."
Spotlight on Shane Rhoades: Encouraging Students to be Their Best
Shane Rhoades, associate professor of theatre and music theatre for Viterbo University’s Conservatory for the Performing Arts, has a personality that shines as bright as "42nd Street," the classic golden age musical that launch...
Viterbo Theatre Alums Appearing on Broadway
An in-depth WXOW-TV report form December 2019 highlights the Broadway successes of Viterbo University alumni Arbender Robinson, Jhardon Milton, and Samantha Pauly.
Brittany Bara Brings Lifetime of Experience to Conservatory
Brittany Bara began at Viterbo University in fall 2022, where she teaches foundational acting, voice and speech, and music theatre lab courses. She directed Viterbo's production of "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Stree...
Working Apart, Learning Together
Viterbo faculty and students are turning remote-learning into an opportunity, whether that be by recording virtual opera scenes or practicing new telehealth techniques.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, spring in-person class...
Joe Lange Sings Praises of Scholarships
For vocal performance major Joe Lange, a scholarship's value is more than monetary. “It gives me a lot of inspiration to do well in my classes. I want to be seen as a worthy recipient.”
Music Student Combines Big Dreams with Practical Focus
“Everyone here has big dreams,” says Alexandra Burch, a vocal performance and music education double major at Viterbo University.