Recognizing that the study of music is essential to the full realization of human creativity and expression, the Carthage 音乐 Department creates challenging opportunities for students that advance musical excellence and foster lifelong musical engagement.
The music program at Carthage will challenge you to accelerate your musical progression and forge a lifelong connection with music. You’ll grow by performing in choral or instrumental concerts, 音乐剧, and operas while interacting with talented professors and world-class guest artists and conductors.
Performance Opportunities for music majors
Carthage music majors are actively involved in music-making and learning through participation in 乐团 和研讨会. Carthage offers five choral 乐团, 两个风带, a philharmonic orchestra, a jazz ensemble, 活力乐队, and many other small ensemble experiences. Carthage also presents yearly Main Stage 音乐剧 and operas, as well as musical theatre and opera workshops.
“The 音乐 Department here at Carthage is pretty phenomenal. All of the music faculty are here for you and your success. Not to mention, music students here are excellent and are here for you!””
“I recommend majoring in music performance because you get to learn how to become a better musician, not just in singing or playing your instrument — you also get to learn how to conduct.”
“Everyone here really wants to see you succeed. So many faculty members are in your corner, ready to help. Knowing there are so many people here for you is a great feeling.”
“Carthage has the whole package. The beautiful lake view, small class sizes, and experienced faculty who are always willing to help if you are struggling.”
“If you love kids, have a passion for music, and have the desire to share that passion through teaching, I would recommend music education. Our faculty are amazing, and you will learn a lot.”
“I chose Carthage because of the student-to-professor ratio. I want to have a strong bond with professors who can give me a lot of advice and tips on how to build my career, and Carthage provides just that.”
Our Prestigious 音乐 教师
Carthage music faculty members hold advanced degrees from some of the world’s most prestigious institutions. 教师 include some of the finest performer-teachers in the Milwaukee-Chicago urban corridor. Many perform or have performed with the Lyric Opera, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, or Chicago Civic Orchestra.
Learn from World-Class Performers
音乐 majors learn through personal interactions with faculty and guest musicians. 音乐ians who have visited Carthage include
Opera singers Nicole Cabell and Dean Peterson ’75
Voice specialist Donald Miller
Steinway Artist Stephen Swedish
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actor Tonoccus McClain
Voice pedagogist Keith Bozeman
Violinist Frank Almond
Composers Rollo Dilworth, 乔斯林哈根, 利比拉森, Jonathan Newman, 亚历克斯·夏皮罗, 弗兰克Ticheli, and Eric Whitacre
The Aspen Ensemble, Fifth House Ensemble, Manhattan Brass, Ying Quartet, and Zemlinsky Quartet.
Easy access to world-class performances in Milwaukee and Chicago further extend the Carthage learning experience. Touring opportunities include the Midwestern states, Japan, South America, and Europe.
Academic Choices for music majors & 未成年人
Carthage offers a Bachelor of 艺术 in 音乐 with emphases in performance and piano pedagogy, as well as a Bachelor of 艺术 with an emphasis in music theatre. We also offer a Bachelor of 音乐 in music education, piano performance, and collaborative piano. 音乐 majors interested in pursuing a music major or minor are required to audition for acceptance to the program. The College offers scholarships to music majors, minors, and non-majors by audition. Those auditions take place in February.
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