Lancaster songwriter Andrew Pauls ’17 digs deep for latest songs
Andrew Pauls '17 was born and raised in Lancaster County. But it took getting away and returning home for him to create deep connections in the local music scene.
Music for Social Change Minor & Track
About
Do you love making music and want to make a positive impact on the world? With Goshen College’s unique music for social change minor or concentration (it is the first undergraduate program of its kind), you’ll hone your musical gifts in our world-class Music Center and discover the tools to bring social change and empower individuals and communities.
Our graduates have been remarkably skillful at merging their gifts with their passion to make the world a better place, from elementary music classrooms in Goshen to urban public schools in Chicago to directing a youth orchestra in Bolivia. Designed to intersect with music for social change initiatives happening in Elkhart County, this new major concentration and minor will enable students to practice what they learn and gain valuable experience via a rigorous internship component.
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News & Events
Deb Detwiler, professor of music, dies at age 62
Dr. Debra Detwiler, Goshen College professor of music, died Monday, April 22, early in the morning at her home in Goshen. She was 62 years old and taught at the college for 20 years.
Vibrant People of Elkhart County: Joanne Gallardo ’06
Joanne Gallardo '06 is a pastor, but she is also a devotee of roller derby, loves scary movies and will travel far and wide for a great cup of coffee.
Stats
93%
of music major alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
100%
of full-time music faculty have doctorates
$10,000
Amount you could receive in merit-based college scholarships in music
#4
Best Study Abroad Program in the U.S.
– BestCollegeReviews.com
6
Number of vocal and instrumental ensembles you can join at Goshen College
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Music major
Galed Krisjayanta '17
Galed Krisjayanta is a 2017 music graduate who found that music has the power to heal after his hometown of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was devastated by an earthquake.
Galed's story
Music
Joanne Gallardo '06
Joanne Gallardo '06 is a pastor, but she is also a devotee of roller derby, loves scary movies and will travel far and wide for a great cup of coffee.
Joanne's story
Music
Brody Thomas '15
Brody Thomas loves music, so much that he stayed in Goshen to teach music at Bethany Christian Schools.
Brody's story
Music and Spanish Double Major
Hillary Harder '15
Hillary Harder, a music and Spanish double major from Wichita, Kansas, is a musician, peacemaker, ministry leader and lover of teatime and one-on-one talks. She graduated in 2015.
Hillary's story
President, Longy School of Music
Karen Zorn '84
Karen Zorn has been President of Longy School of Music of Bard College since 2007.
Karen's story
Interdisciplinary Major
Mikhail Fernandes '16
Mikhail Fernandes, a 2016 graduate from India, was an interdisciplinary major with concentrations in music, broadcasting and sustainability.
Mikhail's storyRequest Information
Faculty & Staff
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Dustin George-Miller
Music Center Office Coordinator
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(574) 535-7999
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