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Music Education

Creating music educators who will instill the love of music in the next generation.

Music Education major

Music Education at Simpson College will allow you to develop the skills to teach musicianship and performance to K-12 students in band, choir, and orchestra.

Our location, close to the Des Moines metro area yet in a smaller community, opens up learning and field experience opportunities in schools nationwide.

Additionally, each semester, we bring nationally and internationally recognized clinicians to campus to help you stay current with music education trends and advocacy.

Whether you choose vocal or instrumental education, your distinctive classroom experience will be broad and deep, exposing you to history, theories, and methods. You will be taught by faculty dedicated to making you the most effective and successful K-12 music teacher you can be.

 

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Why Simpson College for Music Education?

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Creating great educators

Simpson has a long and rich history of preparing high quality K-12 teachers. They are continually recognized in their school systems and state-wide for their excellence and dedication to teaching and learning. In addition to continuing on to graduate school in performing or conducting, other Music Education graduates can become Music Historians, Music Therapists, or Private Teachers.

Striking the Right Note

If you’re interested in learning more about the amazing things happening in the Simpson Department of Music, you’ve come to the right place.

Learn more about Simpson College’s scholarship opportunities and how to audition for the music program.

Scholarships and Auditions

Share your talent and passion for music through Simpson College’s many performing and educational activities.

Music Opportunities at Simpson

Find Your Voice at Simpson and Beyond

Music makes you appreciate everything it gives you, and in turn makes you a better person.

Eric Mathis '20

Vocal performance major Eric Mathis endured setbacks early in his college career to become a leading performer and get into grad school

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Meet Our Faculty

Jon Arnold

Jon Arnold

  • Director of Choral Studies
  • Director of Master of Music in Choral Conducting
  • Assistant Professor of Music

Mike Eckerty

  • Division Head for Visual and Performing Arts
  • Director of Instrumental Ensembles/Bassoon
  • Professor of Music
Jamie Poulsen

Jamie Poulsen

  • Assistant Professor of Music
  • Classical and Jazz Piano
  • Composer
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