Music Major

On behalf of the Department of Music at Heidelberg College, welcome to our music website! Please feel free to explore the many programs and opportunities that we offer both music majors and non-majors who attend Heidelberg.

Our Academic Programs section will provide information about all of our degree programs; from these you can learn about career opportunities in music, as well as discover the many advantages of studying with the music faculty at Heidelberg. Our audition information will provide students with the necessary information and application materials to apply for an audition with the department.

We offer a wide variety of music events every school year; these programs are free and open to the public. Each season, the department features an impressive array of Faculty and Guest Artist programs; these recitals feature dedicated performers with national and international reputations. Our concert season also features an annual New Music Festival, which celebrates the latest developments in contemporary music. Award-winning composers and performers travel to campus to present concerts, lectures and discussion sessions.

Heidelberg’s yearly presentation of Handel’s Messiah, complete with orchestra and professional soloists enables our students to experience one of the great works of Western music. Our fine student ensembles offers students the opportunity to perform a wide variety of literature. And for those students interested in the stage, we offer ample opportunities in both music theater and opera. Check our current concert calendar on the website and plan to attend some of our programs – we would be happy to welcome you!

I am very proud of our fine music faculty; we offer a highly-qualified group of professional teachers, performers, and composers who are dedicated to bringing out the best in our students. Read about their backgrounds and see our listing of highly qualified faculty.

Don’t forget to check out the descriptions of our choral and instrumental ensembles; we have a group for just about every interest and background! Heidelberg music-making opportunities are open to all Heidelberg students, not just music majors. We believe that the best results are achieved when we can work with students and community members from a wide variety of backgrounds. Together, we will produce wonderful musical experiences for the performers and audiences alike!

Heidelberg College offers special music scholarships for music majors who audition for the program. These awards, in addition to other forms of financial aid offered by the college, enable students to study at Heidelberg at an affordable price. We also offer tuition awards for talented non-majors who wish to participate in our ensemble program. Additional information about these opportunities can be found on our website.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or would like additional information. As a prospective student you are invited to visit the department whenever you like! Attend some of our classes, meet some of our current students, chat with our professors – perhaps take a lesson, as time permits. The opportunities for you at Heidelberg are many and varied; come check us out!

Sincerely,

Dr. Douglas W. McConnell
Professor, Chair
Department of Music