Department of Music

Music opportunities for all

The Music Department is a comprehensive Liberal Arts music experience which offers you the opportunity to study, perform, and travel (domestic and international) with departmental ensembles. Of the residential students, more than one third (1/3) participate in music ensembles, applied instruction and course study. More than half of the ensemble participants in the music department are non-music majors who wish to continue to perform and study music with our acclaimed faculty and conductors.

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Music Scholarship

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Music Faculty

Faculty List

Dr. Louis A. Menchaca, Department Chair
Professor of Music
Director of Instrumental Music

Mrs. Johanna Anderson
Associate Director of Instrumental Music
Music Department Recruiter

Professor Mark Bloedow
Assistant Professor of Music
Director of Handbell Activities

Dr. Alexa Doebele
Professor of Music
Director of Choral Activities
Director of Graduate Church Music

Dr. James Freese
Professor of Music
Director of Parish Music

Adjunct Faculty List

Dr. Albert Abena, Bassoon
Mr. Michael Betz, Trumpet
Ms. Mary Burczyk, Clarinet
Mr. Chris Canapa, Low Brass
Mrs. Bonnie Cohen, Oboe
Dr. James Freese, Organ
Mrs. Jennifer Gettel, Voice
Mr. John Hill, Guitar
Ms. Sacia Jerome, Cello
Ms. Diane Kachelmeier, Music Department Accompanist
Mrs. Amanda Koch, Viola
Ms. Kathy Krubsack, French Horn
Ms. Diane Lane, Voice
Ms. Wendelin Lockett, Voice
Mr. Tom McGirr, String Bass
Mrs. Bony Plog-Benavides, Percussion
Dr. Linda Nielsen Korducki, Flute
Mrs. Ellen Willman, Violin
Mrs. Lauren Sperry, Saxophone
Dr. Michael Thiele, Piano

Programs

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Music

A bachelor’s degree in music prepares you to excel in your chosen performance medium, while sharing the beauty of music throughout the world.

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Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts Music / Music Therapy Equivalency

Our music therapy equivalency program gives students the chance to concurrently work towards a music therapy equivalency at Alverno College while studying music at Concordia.

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Bachelor of Arts in Parish Music

If you’re interested in the parish music program, you likely already have a love of music and Christian worship. Combine the two for a bountiful career serving your faith.

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Master of Church Music

Hone your musical gifts and be the person to guide and direct congregations as they sing their praises to the Lord.

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