

Listen: Sadie Gustafson-Zook’s ’17 “Birdsong”
Sadie Gustafson-Zook's '17 new song ‘Birdsong‘ from her new EP ‘Vol 1‘, is described as a sweet and gentle folk song with "pure voice alongside that fancy finger-picking."
Have you ever thought about studying music in college? Goshen College loves music. At GC, you’ll hear hymns sung in four-part harmony in chapel and on soccer field bleachers. When you enroll in GC’s supportive and rigorous music major or minor, you’ll find that your classmates not only love to be surrounded with music, they are dedicated to mastering it.
Your music studies will be held in the Music Center, a concert facility known for its world-class acoustics. Sauder Concert Hall has been described as one of the top venues in the country. Rieth Recital Hall is home to an immaculate Taylor and Boody pipe organ complete with 1,600 resounding pipes. During your time as a music student, you’ll become well acquainted with performing in these esteemed halls whether with chamber music groups, large ensembles, or as a soloist. Our students who study music grow their skills in community as members of our fine ensembles: All-Campus Band, Symphony Orchestra, Lavender Jazz, Men’s Chorus, Women’s World Music Choir, and Chamber Choir.
While our music curriculum is rooted in the classical music tradition, at GC you will also experience world music, jazz, living composers, folk music and church music of many styles. Our faculty’s diverse expertise and breadth of knowledge will ensure that you excel in your primary instrument and area of concentration while deepening your knowledge and skills in music theory and history.
Our music courses are designed for music majors who want to pursue a career in the world of music, or those who want to minor in music to master their instrument.
A world of opportunities awaits you when you study music at Goshen College. Watch this video to see for yourself!
Sadie Gustafson-Zook's '17 new song ‘Birdsong‘ from her new EP ‘Vol 1‘, is described as a sweet and gentle folk song with "pure voice alongside that fancy finger-picking."
Mark Kreider '18 believes piano performance is an energizing complement to his graduate work in ecology.
Singer/Songwriter JD Martin '70 performs his song "Jesus, help us live in peace" as part of the Voices Together project.
Number of concentrations: music performance, music education, music for social change and piano pedagogy
Number of vocal and instrumental ensembles you can join at Goshen College
Amount you could receive in merit-based college scholarships in music
of full-time music faculty have doctorates
of music major alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
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Lara Troyer is a versatile soprano, at home on the opera stage as well as concert and recital stage.
Lara's storyRafael Chavez Moreno is following in his father's and grandfather's footsteps as a gifted musician.
Rafael's storyLisa Rosado Rivera studies music and theater, and hopes to one day find herself on Broadway.
Lisa's storyStefan Baumgartner, a music and sociology double major from Goshen, believes in social justice. Before graduating in 2015, he found that GC also shares his drive for open conversation.
Stefan's storyAdam is an accomplished composer and writer of hymns and hymn texts.
Adam's storyMaddie Ruth graduated in 2014 with a psychology major and music minor. She was a member of the tennis team, wrote for the campus newspaper, The Record, played violin in the GC symphony orchestra and sang in chamber ensembles.
Maddie's storyDustin George-Miller
Music Center Office Coordinator
See adjunct music faculty and studio teachers for your particular instrument or vocal part.