Viterbo University Music Department

Viterbo University is private, Franciscan University with a conservatory-style music training program. Our liberal arts education helps you learn for life. Our dynamic music program prepares vocal and piano students for professional excellence. Our conservatory-style training program prepares you to pursue a career in music, while our liberal arts education helps you learn for life. Our dynamic music program prepares vocal and piano students for professional careers in teaching and performing, provide opportunities for the general student to engage in artistic experiences, and encourage students to influence the musical lives of the communities in which they serve. Who we are: A faculty of music professionals and visiting artists from around the nation Active performing program of opera and oratorio productions in our newly built 500 seat Weber Center for the Performing Arts overlooking the beautiful Mississippi, 1100 seat Fine Arts Center Main Stage and 175 seat renovated Recital Hall three choral ensembles Professionally trained coach/accompanists for every voice major International and National ensemble tours Newly restored Steinway grand pianos, Attend guest artist recitals and master classes Our music education program boasts a high job placement rate, a strong reputation for producing caring and competent teachers, and student chapters of American Choral Directors Association & Music Educators National Conference Other great reasons to study music at Viterbo include… o First-rate teaching, rehearsal, performing, music technology, and recording facilities o Talent scholarships for music majors o Vocal pedagogy lab o Alumni accepted into prestigious graduate music programs o Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music for over 70 years Offering degree programs in piano, voice, and music education… • Bachelor of Music in Music Education (K-12 general/6-12 choral) • Bachelor of Music in Performance (emphasis in performance, pedagogy, or opera) • Bachelor of Arts in Music (piano or voice)