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Music + Music Education

Music + Music Education

Music + Music Education

Music + Music Education

As an aspiring musician or music educator, you want a college experience that enables you to create boldly, grow in practical skills, and perform in outstanding venues. Northwestern will help you encounter all that and more—whether you hope to perform in a nationally recognized orchestra, teach the next generation of musicians, use music to help others, or keep your passion alive while you pursue a non-music degree.

Why NWC?

Why NWC?

Why NWC?

Why NWC?

When you choose one of Northwestern’s music majors, you’ll study music-making across history, spanning both Western and non-Western cultures. Conducting the action are our highly trained music faculty. They have published music, released professional recordings, and conducted and performed at venues that include Carnegie Hall in New York City. You’ll also have ample opportunities to sing, play and perform with our 10+ music ensembles, which are open to all students. Music major course topics include music theory, advanced conducting, and lessons in both voice and instrumentation. Related minors include music, arts administration, worship arts, and an elementary and secondary teaching endorsement in music. 

CONTACT
Dr. Thomas HolmDepartment Chair
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Perform at NWC

Perform at NWC

Perform at NWC

Perform at NWC

Northwestern ensembles include Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, A cappella Choir, Women's Choir, Heritage Singers, Orchestra and other chamber groups. As part of one or more of our music ensembles, we think you'll find both a home (and a family) in the Raider music department—regardless of your major choice.

10+ MUSIC ENSEMBLES Our ensembles include three choirs, three bands, an orchestra and several chamber ensembles.
ANNUAL CONCERT TOURS The A cappella Choir and Symphonic Band tour across the U.S. and internationally.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS Awarded to gifted musicians regardless of major

Outcomes

Our graduates are sharing their love of music in schools, concert venues, churches, production studios and therapy settings.

Join our standout alumni at:

U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus
Washington, D.C.
Al-Bayan International School
Kuwait
Ireton Christian School
Ireton, IA
Mitchell Middle School
Mitchell, SD
Music Speaks, LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA
Wesley United Methodist Church
Muscatine, IA

Experience

Where you'll perform
Performance ensembles
Upcoming concerts
Choir + band tours
Classroom placements
Contemporary Music Center
Private lessons
Worship teams
Compass Center for Career & Calling

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 accomodates 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

Experience

Where you'll perform

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 accomodates 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
Performance ensembles
Upcoming concerts
Choir + band tours
Classroom placements
Contemporary Music Center
Private lessons
Worship teams
Compass Center for Career & Calling
Support NWC music

Support NWC music

Support NWC music

Support NWC music

The Northwestern College Music Patrons support the music department and students through a membership drive. All Music Patrons are recognized in music concert programs, and based on giving levels, members receive tickets to local music events and reserved concert seating.

 

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS AND COSTS

 

Symphony: $1,000

  • 2 prepaid tickets to all Orange City Arts events and ticketed NWC music events
  • Reserved seating at all NWC music events

 

Concerto: $500

  • 2 prepaid tickets to ticketed NWC music events
  • Reserved seating at all NWC music events

 

Suite: $250

  • Reserved seating at all NWC music events

 

Overture: $100

  • Reserved seating at all NWC music events

 




Faculty + Staff

Brilliant scholars. Committed Christians. Invested in you. That's Northwestern's faculty.

Dr. Thomas Holm
Professor of Music
Dr. Angela (Holt) Carlson
Associate Professor of Music
Dr. Juyeon Kang
Professor of Music
Lisa Koerselman '05
Music Department Administrative Assistant
Andrea Carlson
Horn Instructor
John Casey
String Bass Instructor
Marian Casey
Cello Instructor
Pamela De Haan
Saxophone Instructor
Susan De Haan
Flute Instructor
Sharon Foughty
Lecturer in Music
Dr. Beverly Gibson
Clarinet Instructor
Andy Keller '06
Piano Instructor
Kevin Linder
Trumpet Instructor
Lisa Miedema
Violin Instructor
Cindy Moeller
Voice Instructor
Janelle Phinney
Adjunct Instructor
Vance Shoemaker
Low Brass Instructor
Gary Vander Hart
Classical Guitar Instructor
Anna Vorhes
Harp Instructor