Develop your artistic voice and professional skills in St. Ambrose University's vibrant fine arts community. Earn your degree in a community where dedicated faculty mentors know you by name and provide personalized guidance as you explore your talents in music, theatre, and visual arts. With substantial scholarships making your arts education accessible, you'll build a competitive portfolio through real exhibitions and performances while developing the practical skills that prepare you for a successful career in the arts.
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Fine arts opportunities for students

Band ensembles
St. Ambrose provides opportunities for every musician, including multiple athletic bands, Jazz Band, Symphonic Band, and extensive support for pianists.
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Choral ensembles
Students in any major can join choral ensembles at SAU. From the University Chorale to the audition-only Chamber Singers, our choirs perform at formal and informal events on campus and throughout the community, giving students performance experience before large, diverse audiences.
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Theatre
No matter if your dream lies behind the scenes or at center stage, our theatre community provides opportunities for monthly variety shows, studio performances, and more.
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