The Wartburg Music Department offers numerous major/degree options:
- The Bachelor of Music Education degree meets the requirements of the Iowa Department of Education
for K-12 music certification. This entitles students to teach
in the elementary general music classroom, or teach in a band,
choir or orchestral setting at the middle school or high school
level.
- The Bachelor of Music Education/Music
Therapy dual degree is offered for those who wish to qualify for K-12 licensure through the state department of education and as a Board-Certified Music Therapists through the Certification Board for Music Therapy. Coursework meets the requirements of the Iowa Department of Education for K-12 music licensure to include a semester of student teaching in fulfillment of the education license. Those in the dual degree program then also complete a six month music therapy internship as a requirement established by the American Music Therapy Association prior to sitting for the board certification exam.
- The Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree is offered for those who wish to complete the coursework aligned with the requirements set by the American Music Therapy Association to qualify for becoming a Board-Certified Music Therapist. A six month internship post coursework is required before sitting for the board certification exam.
- The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in church music combines course work in music and religion to prepare you for leading music programs in churches or for further study in graduate school.
- The Bachelor
of Music degree prepares you for further study
leading to professional performance, studio teaching, or work
in church music.
- Bachelor
of Arts degree in music provides you with a variety
of career options in the music field. This degree is the most
flexible music degree, and allows you to combine a music major
with another major or minor field, such as business or religion.
A music minor will give you the opportunity to satisfy and enhance a vocational
interest in music and combine music with majors in other academic
areas. For education majors, a music minor offers students
the opportunity to earn an elementary or secondary music teaching
endorsement from the Iowa Department of Education.
Music Program Requirements (PDF) | Music Course Descriptions (PDF) | Student Handbook (PDF)
Mission
The Wartburg College Music Department seeks to help students develop technical and interpretive skills as well as acquire an appreciation for music’s intrinsic qualities in life and history.
Goals
- To offer students the opportunity to pursue a BM (Performance or Music Therapy), BME (K-12 or Music Therapy), or BA (Applied Music or Church Music) degree in music within a larger liberal arts context through a broad curriculum
- To offer quality music instruction through courses, applied lessons (class and private), ensembles, and practica
- To foster an appreciation for music in student, community, and global audiences
- To encourage musical participation among all academic disciplines
- To inspire an understanding that music is a transcendent human expression, both aesthetic and spiritual
Objectives
Music majors will
- gain an understanding of the elements of music, including a competency level in music theory and aural skills
- gain an understanding of musical styles and periods, and understand music within a larger cultural context
- develop performance skills through applied lessons and solo recitals
- participate in an ensemble experience at a high level
- develop the ability to write and speak as advocates for their art
- develop an appreciation for the value of music in education and society
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