Cancelled / Postponed
Out of an abundance of care for our fellow community members, all campus events on Concordia’s campuses are cancelled and/or postponed, including our musical performances for the remainder of the Spring 2020 semester. We hope you will join us for our Fall 2020 performances, beginning with our Sampler Concert on October 2nd, 2020, at 7:30pm.
Music Ensembles
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Opportunities
A broad range of performance opportunities including instrumental, choral, and handbell ensembles is offered within the curriculum. Each year the premier ensemble within each genre takes a tour throughout the region or continental United States. International travel has taken band, choir, and handbells to Asia, Europe, and South America.
Music Programs & Degrees
Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Music Education
Set out to be a good teacher. Become a great one with our bachelor's degree in K-12 music education.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Louis Menchaca
Since the Fall of 1992, Dr. Louis A Menchaca has coordinated all aspects of the instrumental music division: ensembles, instruction and administration. Described by professional colleagues as the “future model for music education,” he actively engages in teaching, conducting, and performance of wind band, orchestral and jazz ensembles.
As leader of a CUW ensemble, “Dr. M” has led music concert tours and scholarly presentations in 38 states and throughout Europe. His ensembles have been featured in local, state, regional and international media outlets, including telecasts, radio, print, webcasts and professional music associations. The Symphonic Wind Ensemble has been named semi-finalist in the “American Prize” Music competition for collegiate bands.
CUW Music alumni are the greatest accomplishments for Dr. Menchaca. Having served as a mentor for both music and non-music majors, his students hold music-teaching and administrative positions across the United States and in the military. Music teacher preparation remains the most important part of his ministry. In addition to the ensembles, he continues to supervise music student teachers, teaches instrumental conducting, and has served as Music Department Chair for the past 25 years.