Penn State School of Music

The College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State University, located on the University Park campus in central Pennsylvania, serves as a prominent hub for arts and design education, outreach, and engagement. Established to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative thinking, the college offers a comprehensive range of academic programs across music, theatre, visual arts, graphic design, digital design, art history, architecture, and landscape architecture. It provides over 30 undergraduate and 15 graduate degrees, along with numerous ensembles and clubs open to all students. The college is home to key cultural institutions such as the Center for the Performing Arts, Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State Centre Stage, and Penn’s Woods Music Festival, which contribute to the region's vibrant cultural landscape through performances, exhibitions, and educational outreach programs. With a strong emphasis on research and creativity, the college's research centers and institutes promote excellence within the arts and design disciplines, leveraging the resources of a comprehensive research university. Faculty members are dedicated to high-quality professional instruction, and the college is housed in sixteen buildings within the Arts District. As a major cultural center between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the college plays a crucial role in shaping the arts and design community both locally and globally.