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Department of Theatre and Dance
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Ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into the world of performing arts? Look no further than the Central Michigan University Department of Theatre and Dance! We are here to convince you that our department is the ultimate destination for aspiring actors, dancers and theater enthusiasts.
Whether you dream of treading the boards, perfecting your dance moves, or exploring the technical aspects of theater production, we have the resources and expertise to help you achieve your goals. In the Department of Theatre and Dance, we guarantee that you will be challenged, inspired, and supported every step of the way. Unleash your creativity, discover your true potential, and become the artist you were born to be.
BFA Acting and Directing
Our acting and directing program combines real-world experience with support and builds your skills for exciting careers in the theatre and beyond.
BFA Design and Technology
Our concentration in design and technical theatre will prepare you for a dynamic career in theatre production, costuming, design, and beyond.
Dance Studies
We offer a variety of dance-related professions including dancers, choreographers, arts administrators, dance teachers, dance scholars, and much more.
Music Theatre
Have you dreamed of becoming an actor, singer or dancer? Develop the expertise as a performer in theatrical genres that blend acting, music and dance.
Theatre and Interpretation
A major in theatre and interpretation immerses you in every aspect of the theatre world, from acting and directing to design and production.
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Band Day 2026
| Details: | The CMU School of Music is pleased to invite you and your students to join us for our SEVENTY-SECOND Band Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026. We’re sharing preliminary schedule and repertoire information to aid you in making fall travel plans. This year’s show is “Shiver Me Timbers!” and will feature selections from Dropkick Murphys and a couple of seafaring earworms! Because it’s proved successful, we’ll again form an ALL-STAR MASSED BAND to perform at halftime. We invite you to bring as many of your students as you like to join us on the field. Any consideration toward balanced instrumentation is at your discretion. Try to bring at least as many tenor and bass voices as upper woodwinds. Alto voices and trumpets shouldn’t pose a problem in any number. Our primary concern is that your students have a chance to participate. Please do what you can to help with balance while bringing as many students as possible. We once again invite you to bring members of your color guard, in any number, to be featured with the CMU Guard at halftime. We will help your students with VERY SIMPLE FLAG WORK for one of the featured numbers and The Central Fight Song. We’ll continue to write for flags only, though you may bring any other auxiliary performers as you like. As in previous years, additional students may attend without performing, at your discretion. ALL students must be in uniform to be admitted to the game. Please select an appropriate alternative to your usual “full uniform,” should we face unusually warm weather. We’ll stay in touch as the event approaches in case we need to make that call. Directors, drivers, and chaperons will be issued tickets as well, courtesy of CMU Athletics. We hope you and your students can join us for this colorful event. Our fans and the CMU student body are always a fantastic audience, and coach Matt Drinkall is looking forward to another very exciting season for our Team. All in all, it should be a day to remember. Please complete the online form. Finalized information will be sent in August so you can finalize your itineraries as quickly as possible. We hope you and your students can join us for a day of musical pageantry and CMU Football! |
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| Sponsor: | School of Music College of the Arts and Media |
| Contact: | Director of the Chippewa Marching Band Dr. Jim Batcheller batch1jc@cmich.edu 989-774-3317 |
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