Music at Simpson is widely recognized as offering a premier education for vocal, piano and instrumental students.  We offer a program of instruction for students preparing to teach music, as well as for those who are preparing for graduate school and performing careers.

Music at Simpson is multi-faceted.  We offer a wide variety of performing experiences - opera, choirs, band, jazz band and instrumental chamber music ensembles.  Students also gain ample solo experience by performing in the weekly convocations and solo recitals. Simpson’s reputation for vocal and instrumental music is one of the best.  All of the performing groups are open to non-music majors as well as music majors.

We are pleased to offer a series of concerts each year that includes a diverse group of professional performers.  Past performers include Chanticleer, Maynard Ferguson and Eugene Rousseau.  

Simpson music groups tour Europe every other year during May Term and perform annually at various stops around the Midwest. The Amy Robertson Music Center, featuring the Salsbury Hall of Music, is the perfect environment to study and recitals. The center holds multiple practice rooms, faculty studios, classrooms, rehearsal and concert halls.

Simpson has full membership in the National Association of Schools of Music.

Contact Information
Maria DiPalma
Phone: 515-961-1570
Toll Free: 800-362-2454
Fax: 515-961-1498