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Department of Music

Welcome to the Department of Music located in the Amy Robertson Music Center.

Mission Statement 

We are a distinctively student-centered music department that believes strongly in the creative and intellectual growth of every student.  We are committed to serving:

1) students choosing to major in music,
2) students majoring in other academic areas but who enjoy participation in the department,
3) the cultural environment of the larger community.

We are committed to preparing each student for a successful life in music after Simpson.  Our program offers a variety of classroom and performance experiences that enable our students to graduate fully prepared to become highly effective music educators and performers, enter quality graduate programs, or use music successfully in related fields.

Through our concerted efforts, students and the community at large will come to realize that music moves beyond the realm of entertainment and that an understanding of and appreciation for music can profoundly enrich our lives.

- revised Spring 2012

Vision Statement

Working together to realize our creative potential through transformative musical experiences.  (May, 2021)


The department currently offers the following majors, minors and master's program:

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Music
  • Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Performance
  • Bachelor of Music (BM) in Music Education
  • Minor in Music
  • Minor in Arts Management
  • Master's of Music in Choral Conducting (summers only)

Contacts in the Department of Music:

Administrative support: Tamme Klutman, 515-961-1637