Concerts are performed in the Christ Chapel concert hall, while rehearsals take place in the adjoining DeWitt Music Hall. Together, the two facilities offer:

• A 900-seat auditorium with a stage that accommodates a 100-piece orchestra
•  A New York Steinway concert grand piano and 45-stop, 56-rank tracker action pipe organ
• Choral and instrumental rehearsal studios, private practice rooms and teaching studios 

In addition to showcasing the talents of Raider musicians, Northwestern’s music department regularly hosts guest artists from across the country, as well as regional groups such as the Northwest Iowa Symphony Youth Orchestra and Sioux County Oratorio Chorus. Check out our upcoming concert dates.

Upcoming concerts

Each year, the A cappella Choir and Symphonic Band tour to churches, schools and performance venues across the U.S. and abroad. Recent tours have included visits to Colorado, New Mexico, Washington, New York, Denmark, Sweden and Spain.

As part of their double major in music and elementary or secondary education, music education students spend more than 100 hours in area classrooms before they student teach.

Students with an interest in music composition, performance and production can apply to join a community of artists at the Contemporary Music Center in Nashville.

Private lessons with professional musicians will enhance your skill set in voice, composition, conducting and instrumentation.

Lead others in offering praise to God as a member of the chapel worship or Sunday Night Praise + Worship teams.

The Compass Center for Career & Calling offers job shadowing; internships in a variety of locations, including Chicago and Denver; and study abroad opportunities around the globe.