Music
Do you enjoy attending recitals, symphony concerts or musicals?
Does the sound of instruments playing or voices singing in harmony stir a passion
within you?
If you answered yes, then MUSIC might be the major for you!
McKendree’s music program is designed for qualified students who wish to complete
a concentrated study of music within a liberal arts curriculum. Students who pursue
a bachelor’s degree in this field will also receive a solid background for graduate
study not only in music, but in related fields in the arts and humanities.
As a music major, you will be prepared to engage the world as a skillful and thoughtful
musician. McKendree’s music programs will provide you with solid training from outstanding
faculty in a state of-the art performing arts center. You’ll benefit from extensive
performance opportunities such as senior recitals, master classes, and ensemble performances.
Major Tracks
Undergraduate Degrees Programs:
• Bachelor of Music Education
• Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance
• Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance
• Bachelor of Arts in Music Business
• Bachelor of Arts in Church Music
Three music minors are also offered, a traditional music minor, a music minor specifically
designed for Education majors, and a dance minor.
Graduate Degree Program:
• Master Arts in Education
Program Highlights
Performance Ensembles
Music majors are expected to participate in at least one major performance ensemble each semester and attend performance classes, concerts, and recitals as determined by the music faculty.
• Concert Choir
• Chamber Choir
• Vocal Jazz Ensemble
• Concert Band
• Chamber Ensembles
• Percussion Ensemble
• Jazz Combo
• Jazz Ensemble
• Purple and White Pep Bands
• Marching Bearcat Band
• Color Guard and Avidity Independent Winter Guard
• Dance Team
Employment
Many McKendree students pursue careers in the music field as performers, educators,
church musicians, conductors and arrangers. Others choose careers behind the scenes
in the recording industry, fine arts management or commercial music.
Meet the Faculty and Staff
Nancy S. Ypma, D.Mus.
Phillip Wilhelm, Ph.D.
David Boggs, M.Mus.
Terence Mayhue, M.Mus.
Alex Bigley