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 Major & Minor
About
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.
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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
6
Number of vocal and instrumental ensembles you can join at Goshen College
4
Number of concentrations: music performance, music education, music for social change and piano pedagogy
100%
of full-time music faculty have doctorates
93%
of music major alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education
$10,000
Amount you could receive in merit-based college scholarships in music
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Psychology and Music double major
Maddy Garber '18
Maddy Garber '18 is a psychology and music double major from Lancaster, Pennsylvania who participates in choir, intramurals and swing club when she’s not in class.
Maddy's story
Hymn writer, composer
Adam Tice '02
Adam is an accomplished composer and writer of hymns and hymn texts.
Adam's story
Organist and Church Musician
Mark Herris '96
Mark Herris serves as Director of Music Ministries at Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, Indiana.
Mark's story
Professional Opera Singer
Lara Troyer '94
Lara Troyer is a versatile soprano, at home on the opera stage as well as concert and recital stage.
Lara's story
Psychology Major, Music Minor
Maddie Ruth '14
Maddie 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 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 storyRequest Information
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Faculty & Staff
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Dustin George-Miller
Music Center Office Coordinator
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(574) 535-7999
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Music Center 101 (Map)
See adjunct music faculty and studio teachers for your particular instrument or vocal part.