The School of Music & Theatre celebrates creativity and artistic expression through immersive learning experiences. You will receive personalized instruction while refining your craft, whether performing, composing, directing, teaching, or creating in the studio. Discover your artistic voice with a minor in Art. Blending tradition and innovation, you will be empowered to inspire and connect with through the power of the performing arts.
An audition is a required part of the admission process for all students planning to major in music and/or theatre. It also allows the award of music scholarships and participation awards for talented non-music majors.
Heidelberg's performances and productions are open for both majors and non-majors. A full list of our performances can be found on Inside Heidelberg, and you can purchase tickets for theatre shows on the Heidelberg Theatre website.
Heidelberg University is a full member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), and its requirements for entrance and graduation with the published regulations of this accrediting agency.
Heidelberg University is an accredited member in good standing with the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) since 1956. All music degree programs, both graduate and undergraduate, are approved for study.
NASM is an association of approximately 653 schools of music, primarily at the collegiate level, but also including postsecondary non-degree-granting schools of music. It is the national accrediting agency for music and music-related disciplines.