Music
If you believe music enriches lives and communities, then join our talented, supportive and dedicated music community at Northwestern. As a musician in our nationally recognized program, you’ll be able to develop and celebrate your musical gifts, learning how to use them to serve God and others.
Northwestern’s music department offers 6 study options:
Faculty
Northwestern’s music professors have composed, released CDs, and conducted and performed with ensembles throughout the world. These talented professionals and dedicated teachers will help you develop your own musical gifts through classes, rehearsals, lessons and concert performances. In addition, they and other professional musicians offer private lessons in voice and at least 20 instruments.
Performance and travel
Northwestern College musicians perform regularly in Christ Chapel’s concert hall. The choir and band take annual tours across the U.S. and have also performed in Europe and Central and South America. Ensembles include:
| A cappella Choir |
| Chamber Orchestra |
| Ensembles for brass, strings, and woodwinds |
| Heritage Singers (mixed chamber choir) |
| Jazz Band |
| Percussion Ensemble |
| Symphonic Band |
| Women's Choir |
| Worship teams |