Music Department | Graceland University

Welcome!

The music program at Graceland presents outstanding educational and performance experiences focused on sharpening students into masters of their craft.

The music faculty is dedicated to developing an elevated level of musicianship, and have many opportunities to perform in vocal and instrumental ensembles. Graceland offers a wide range of ensembles, including symphonic band, jazz band, chamber singers, concert choir, orchestra, percussion ensemble and The Steel Deal Steel Pan Ensemble, and a variety of chamber ensembles. Whether your interest is to become a music educator, performer or participate for personal enrichment, Graceland offers you a wealth of opportunity to engage in music at a high level.

Mission

We seek to create a community of artists whose values embody a culture of excellence, whose skills prepare them for relevant and meaningful careers in their chosen field, and whose character imbues integrity, professionalism, and strength.

Ensembles

Our performing ensembles are open to any Graceland University student regardless of major course of study.

We offer multiple performance ensembles in band, jazz, orchestra and choir. In addition to these, various smaller ensembles are formed each year according to student interests and have included a variety of smaller vocal ensembles, string quartets and various instrumental ensembles.

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Music Scholarships

ProMusica Premiere Scholarship

$15,000 – renewable for up to four years.
Graceland University offers two renewable ProMusica scholarships annually to talented and promising Performing Arts majors with interest in any aspect of music whose academic qualifications and demonstrated musical abilities indicate that they could make a significant contribution to the university’s Performing Arts Department.

Available to entering first year or transfer students who’ve chosen Performing Arts as their major.
Audition is required.
To remain eligible each semester, all students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.8. Additionally, Performing Arts majors must maintain a 3.0 GPA in all Performing Arts courses (including Music and Theatre).
Students must participate in at least one theatre production or ensemble performance per semester and accept additional assignments as needed.
Student must enroll and perform in a primary ensemble and accept additional assignments as needed.
Students are expected to be actively involved in the Performing Arts Department as outlined in the Performing Arts Handbook.

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Performing Arts Scholarship

Variable amount up to $9,900 - renewable for up to four years.
For students who are passionate about music and/or theatre and are committed to actively engaging with the Performing Arts Department at Graceland. Performance scholarships are available for choir, band, orchestra, percussion and theatre.

Available to all entering first year and transfer students, in any major.
Students must be registered in either an ensemble or Performing Arts Practicum/Advanced Performing Arts Practicum each semester they are awarded this scholarship.
Students are expected to be actively involved in the Performing Arts Department as outlined in the Performing Arts Handbook.

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