VTSU Castleton Arts

09/22/2026

This Friday! The VTSU Castleton Music department welcomes 200 high school students and music educators from 15 school districts to campus for the annual VTSU Castleton Honors Festival!

This is an all-day festival in which students rehearse with music faculty. Dr. Sherrill Blodget conducts the choir, and Professor Joshua Thompson conducts the band. They are able to do this with the help of all the VTSU Castleton music majors.

The concert is at 7:00pm. $10 for all adults and free for students 18 and under.

For more information, please contact our Box Office at (802) 468-1119 or [email protected]!

Vermont State University
Vermont State University Castleton Campus

09/15/2026

Still looking for a work study position or a part time job? Check out a job in the Fine Arts Center!

Reach out today to see what is available.

If you have any questions or would like to be in touch with someone who could help with a job in a specific area of the arts, contact us at [email protected]!

09/14/2026

Congratulations to the cast of PIPPIN!

You can see this performance Thursday November 5th through Saturday November 7th at 7:00pm and Sunday at 2:00pm.

There is a free ARTS REACH performance for schools on Friday November 6th at 10:00am. Prior registration required.

For more information on tickets or any questions you may have, please contact us at [email protected]!

Vermont State University
Vermont State University Castleton Campus

09/01/2026

THIS FRIDAY! All students on the Vermont State University Castleton Campus are invited to audition for the Fall '26 main stage production of "Pippin"!

You will need to sign up for an audition time ahead of Friday. You can find the sign up outside of the dance studio in the Fine Arts Center. The dance studio is located on the left side of the building, downstairs,

Auditions are open to any student regardless of major. Interested in being part of our back stage crew? Please reach out to director Marisa Valent-Altland at [email protected].

Vermont State University

08/26/2026

Did you know? Music ensembles, as well as many introductory courses in Art, Dance, and Theater, are open to any student on campus?

Many introductory level courses do not require any prior experience. Instrumental music ensembles require prior experience of playing your instrument throughout high school.

Many ensembles and theater productions may be taken for zero credit to not overload your schedule.

If you have any questions, please contact your advisor, your Student Success Coach, or e-mail us at [email protected]!

08/26/2026

Did you know? Auditions are open to all students on campus regardless of major or experience. We are also always looking for new crew members.

An informational meeting will take place on Monday, August 31st at 12:00pm in the dance studio of the Fine Arts Center.

Have any questions or want suggestions on what song or monologue to prepare? Reach out to theater faculty and the director Pippin, Marisa Valent-Altland at [email protected]!

08/24/2026

Have a wonderful semester, everyone!

06/05/2026

Another graduate we're proud of! Congratulations to Olivia Whiting who just graduated with a degree in music education. She will be starting a new job at Ticonderoga Elementary School in New York this Fall! Brava!

Vermont State University Castleton Campus
Vermont State University

🎓 Celebrating the Class of 2026
Meet Olivia Whiting, a Music Education graduate at Vermont State University Castleton.

Read Olivia’s story and learn more about their path at Vermont State: https://vermontstate.edu/student-profiles/olivia-whiting/

06/04/2026

More alumni successes! Tobias Duke ('22 music, '23 MBA) has been named the music director of Blackstone Valley Music's inaugural musical production, which is the legendary musical "Rent"!

Tobias is an in-demand collaborative pianist, music director, and vocalist who performs and teaches throughout the greater Boston region.

We're very proud! Bravo, Tobias!

Vermont State University Castleton Campus
Vermont State University

We are so pleased to welcome Tobias Duke to our staff! Not only is he coming on as a vocal teacher but he is also Musical Director for our FIRST EVER musical theater program this summer! He is available Mondays and Thursdays. Call or reach out to us today to signup for a lesson!

Tobias graduated summa cm laude from Castleton University with a B.A. in Music and an A.S. in Business Administration, later earning his MBA with a focus on Leading Organizational Change. As a versatile music director, collaborative pianist, and educator, his work spans professional, community, and educational theater. His extensive credits include serving as music director and conductor for productions such as Guys & Dolls, Mamma Mia, The Sound of Music, and Grease. In addition to his role at BVM, Tobias serves as the Staff Accompanist for Concord-Carlisle High School and Director of Music Ministry at Immanuel Lutheran Church. With a background in arts administration and brand strategy, he brings a unique blend of creative vision and operational insight to his role as Theater Program Director. Tobias is dedicated to helping students of all skill levels find their voice and perform at their best through individualized instruction and collaborative storytelling.

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06/03/2026

Bravo to our very own Hannah Bowie (music education '26) on graduating this past May. We're very proud of all of Hannah's accomplishments and her time spent with us at Castleton. We're thrilled that she will be the new 9-12 band director at Hudson Falls High School next Fall!

🎓 Celebrating the Class of 2026
Meet Hannah Bowie, a Music Education graduate at Vermont State University Castleton.

Read Hannah’s story and learn more about their path at Vermont State: https://vermontstate.edu/student-profiles/hannah-bowie/