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Discover your gifts by studying Music at Concordia University Texas.

Whether you’ve studied music all your life or recently developed a musical interest, Concordia’s Music Department has a place for you. Our program features small class sizes that allow you to receive customized instruction to grow your musical skills. You can also participate in ensembles that perform on campus, throughout Texas, and across the country. In study, rehearsal, and performance, you’ll have an opportunity to build community with others who share the same passion for music.

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Multiple Areas of Study

Multiple Areas of Study

 


Join an Ensemble

Join an Ensemble

 


Performance Experience

Performance Experience

 


Customize your Education

Students can specialize in one of the following areas:

  • Music Education equips students to teach in choir, band, orchestra, and elementary music programs (with optional EC-12 All-Level Music certification)
  • Music Ministry equips students to serve as professional church musicians with an emphasis in organ, piano, guitar, and voice.
  • Applied Music Majors can specialize in a number of academic musical areas, including theory and composition, pedagogy, and performance 

A Music Program Preparing You For Your Future

Learn and Lead

Learn and Lead

Music majors often lead small and large groups of students in ensembles, as conductors or worship leaders, and in many other capacities.

Learn from industry professionals

Learn from Industry Professionals

Located in Austin, the live music capital of the world, Concordia collaborates with local and national musicians allowing students to learn from professionals.

Join an Ensemble

Join an Ensemble, Gain Experience

Students can join ensembles that perform on campus and throughout the community.

Performance Experience

Musicians gain applied experience in on and off-campus performance opportunities, including chapel services, recitals, concerts, and tours.

Performance Experience

Faculty Connections

Concordia’s music faculty connects students with the vibrant Austin music community.

Faculty Connections

Small Classes, Many Music opportunities

Small class sizes translate into more flexibility in learning a wide range of musical styles giving students exposure to more career paths.

Small classes
 
 
Career Outcomes
  • Music Educator
  • Music Ministry
  • Private Music Instructor
  • Performer
  • Song Writer/Composer

 

Concordia University Department of Music

 

Dr. Whitney Crowley

Concordia's music department offers unique, student-oriented instruction to prepare students for future endeavors in music, community, and vocation. Students encounter opportunities to perform, create, and collaborate with musicians and community members. Students find leadership and community through music classes, rehearsals, and performances.

Dr. Whitney CrowleyAssistant Professor of Music | Music Department Chair | Symphonic Winds Director
Rev. Dr. Jim Marriott

The music department at Concordia Texas offers students a unique, student-oriented, Christian environment in which to grow and develop as musicians and leaders. Our talented faculty invest holistically in the lives of our students, helping them prepare for lives of service in the world.

Rev. Dr. Jim MarriottAssistant Professor of Theology and Music | Chair of the Theology Department | Director of Choral Activities Concordia University Texas
University Choir

University Singers

The University Singers at Concordia University Texas is an auditioned ensemble that studies and performs a wide range of literature with a distinct blend of artistry and ministry. The University Singers perform throughout the year in campus events and regional concerts. The choir serves our greater church community in annual tours, sharing the love of Christ through their musical offerings to schools and churches around the country.
Membership in the University Choir is open to all students regardless of major. Auditions are required and occur at the beginning of each fall and spring semester.

Symphonic Winds

Symphonic Winds

The Symphonic Winds is an auditioned ensemble open to any Concordia student at the university who has prior experience playing a woodwind, brass, percussion or string instrument. The ensemble performs a wide range of literature from marches and standard concert band literature to transcriptions, popular music and hymn settings. The ensemble performs regularly throughout the semester in campus events and regional concerts. The ensemble tours annually, performing across the country for churches, schools, and concerts.
Membership in the Concordia Symphonic Winds is open to all students regardless of major. Auditions are required and occur at the beginning of each fall and spring semester.

Join an ensemble and start building your music skills and community.

 

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FAQ

  • Why study Music at Concordia?

    All our music majors gain applied experience in both on- and off-campus opportunities. Our faculty are connected to the vibrant music scene in Austin, and help students network, learn current best practices and find internships and employment. In a small program, you will learn many styles of music in many ways!

  • What will I learn?

    You'll gain experience in understanding:

    • Music theory, history, acoustics and audio theory, conducting, and other tools of professional musicians.
    • Repertoire and technique pertaining to your primary instrument of study.
    • How professional music careers work, from department budgets to how to run a private studio.
    • Ensemble leadership and how to organize groups of people.
  • What performance opportunities are available?

    The Music Department maintains an active performance schedule. You’ll especially enjoy our annual Lessons and Carols concert, along with our many other performances throughout the year. 
    Our ensembles plan to tour annually.  We also participate in worship on campus and in area congregations on Sunday mornings. Small ensembles are a regular part of the campus chapel schedule.
    Students taking private lessons are invited to perform on student recitals and master classes, which are scheduled throughout the year.

  • What is the Department of Music's motivation?

    The Music Department seeks to develop effective leaders for churches and schools. Students in any major may benefit from private lessons to develop personal performance skills.

    The University is served by its music students and faculty in a number of ways. Performing groups and individuals provide music for a variety of services and celebrations each semester, from the opening service through Baccalaureate and Commencement. Family Weekend and other special gatherings require a variety of musical forces.

    Performing groups go out on select Sunday mornings, carrying the message of Christ's love and reflecting the blessings which He has showered upon Concordia. The face-to-face contact in congregations on Sundays, in concert performances, and on tour serves to introduce Concordia to a wide audience.

Learn more about the Music Department and how you can become a Concordia music major today.

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Music Events

Upcoming Events

Oct 13
Musica Espansiva! 7:00 PM - 7 :00 PM

The CTX Symphonic Winds will guest perform with the Concordia Symphony Orchestra from Concordia Irvine. Music includes selections from Frederico García Lorca, Antonio Vivaldi, Eric Whitacre, Giovanni...

Oct 22
Hymn Festival 3:00 PM - 3 :00 PM

This beautiful concert of hymns and choral works will feature the University Singers of Concordia University Texas, as well as the arrangements and improvisations of university organist Rev. Dr. James...

Oct 27
Adam Countryman Recording Workshop 1:00 PM - 7 :00 PM

Join Adam Countryman and JJ Plasencio for a workshop on music technology - sound recording and reinforcement. Adam and JJ are award winning musicians and have tons of experience in the music...

Nov 01
Symphonic Winds Fall Concert 6:30 PM - 6 :30 PM

Concordia University Texas’ premier instrumental ensemble, the Symphonic Winds, presents an evening of music for small and large ensembles. Join us as we share works from around the globe. You won’t...

Nov 06
Blake Flattley Singer/Songwriter Workshop 10:00 AM - 10 :30 AM

Singer songwriter, Blake Flattley, of 1517 Music will join us at Concordia University Texas on Monday, November 6, 2023. Blake will help lead our chapel services at 10:00 a.m. and will perform again...

Nov 30
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting 6:00 PM - 6 :00 PM

The University Singers and Symphonic Winds perform during the campus Christmas festivities. Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and enjoy the festival atmosphere with Christmas music for all!...

Dec 01
University Singers Tour Southeast Texas Regional Choral Tour 10:00 AM - 10 :00 AM

The University Singers of Concordia University Texas will be touring in the Houston area this December 1-3, 2023.  Featuring the choral works of Benjamin Britten and David von Kampen, as well...

Dec 07
Christmas at Concordia 7:00 PM - 7 :00 PM

Join the community of Concordia University Texas for Christmas at Concordia, celebrating the birth of our Savior through scripture and song. The concert will include a series of scripture readings...

Dec 10
University Singers Christmas Concert 3:00 PM - 3 :00 PM

The University Singers, in conjunction with the choirs of Faith Lutheran Church in Georgetown, will feature the music of Benjamin Britten and David von Kampen in a lovely afternoon of Christmas music. ...