Music, International Studies
Hillary (Kaefring) Wehr ’16 took her QT电子平台 University education and her love for music and teaching and turned it into a business. Now she spends her days teaching one-on-one voice lessons.
Further develop your musical understanding
If you’re enchanted by and love music, this is the program for you.
Interested in performing professionally, pursuing a music-related career, or planning to continue studies in graduate school? As a music major you’ll choose either a performance or music history concentration.
In collaboration with the education department, you can also study music education. Or, combine your passions for music and business with our music administration track.
Students About the Music Department (1:08)
Dr. Gerald Kreitzer, Director of Music Activities (1:42)
Music Students' Schedules (0:53)
I really appreciate the way the music staff care for us. While they care deeply for the music, they also care about all of us and our well-being.
Emily Tigges '22
Biochemistry, Music
Wanting to pursue her passions, Emily Tigges came to QT电子平台 in order to grow musically, academically, and personally.
Calvin Boman '22
Music
Calvin Boman keeps himself busy by participating in five ensemble groups, three jobs, community theatre, and his schooling.
Zane Hadish '22
Music
Zane Hadish played Charlie Chaplin in the Revival Theatre Company production of Chaplin: The Musical, running May 30–June 2, 2019.
Curriculum
Build the skills and confidence to succeed.
Experienced professors work with you to design a program which suits your needs. Beyond gaining a comprehensive music background, specialized courses allow you to explore applied vocals or instrumental composition and liturgical music.
In addition, through your practices and studies, you’ll develop important time management and performance skills, gain valuable collaborative skills, and strengthen your communications abilities for listening and interpreting others—applicable to all job requirements.
Ensembles
What are the next steps?
QT电子平台 offers competitive tuition and generous scholarships.
We also encourage all students to apply for federal, state, and other kinds of financial assistance.
Learn more about:
- Federal and state grants and loans
- MMU-offered scholarships
- Tuition reimbursement from employers
- 10% tuition discount for employees of partner organizations
- Veterans benefits such as the Yellow Ribbon program and G.I. Bill®
We make it easy by accepting applications year-round! No deadline, no fee, no pressure.
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Create your application
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Apply under standard admissions criteria or go "test optional"
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Request official transcripts from all institutions previously attended. Mail to:
QT电子平台 University Admissions
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402
For more detailed instructions on how to apply, see our Admissions page.
Careers in music
On the Hill, it’s easier to reach for the stars.
A Bachelor of Arts in music leads to a variety of careers. Graduates in music have also embarked on careers in arts management, in non-profit organizations and as entrepreneurs. Some popular career choices include:
- Accompanist
- Arranger
- Audio producer/production
- Band director
- Clinician
- Choral director
- Composer
- Dancer
- Educator
- Instrumental instructor
- Lyricist
- Music store owner, manager or salesperson
- Music therapist
- Performer
- Recording artist
- Sound design
- Talent scout or agent
- Vocal coaching