Department of Music
Music Department: New Student Information
You’ve heard about our nationally-acclaimed ensembles that tour the United States and overseas. You’ve heard about our outstanding Concordia Christmas Concerts attended by thousands and enjoyed by even more through radio and television broadcasts. You’ve heard about our top-notch conductors, music faculty who will become your favorite teachers and devoted mentors, and our newly expanded music building featuring spacious rehearsal halls, dozens of sound-proof practice rooms, and the newest recording and composing technology.
Now we’re ready to tell you more about music at Concordia – including how you can apply for:
- Music Performance Scholarships (valued at $10,000)
- Audition for one of our choral ensembles
- Audition for one of our instrumental ensembles
- Audition for our Bachelor of Music program
If you have other questions, please contact us:
Interim Music Department Chair:
Nathaniel H. Dickey: dickey@cord.edu
Piano:
Dr. Jay Hershberger: hershber@cord.edu
Voice:
David Hamilton: hamilton@cord.edu
Woodwind:
Dr. Leigh Wakefield: wakefiel@cord.edu
Brass:
Dr. Nat Dickey: dickey@cord.edu
Percussion:
Dr. David Eyler: eyler@cord.edu
Strings:
Gregory Hamilton: ghamilto@cord.edu
Guitar:
Michael Coates: coates@barkingdogrecords.com
Composition:
Dr. Steve Makela: makela@cord.edu
You can also meet and contact one of our other faculty members.








