Inspired by the conviction that music is a divine
gift, the St. Olaf College Music Department
devotes itself to the cultivation of this gift in the
lives of its students and in the broader community.
We
dedicate ourselves to creating an educational experience that unites the artistic standards of a
professional program with the intellectual rigors and academic breadth of the liberal arts in an
environment
of free, creative and critical inquiry.
Through
music we
affirm the college's mission
to foster the
development of the whole person
in
mind, body
and spirit.
The Music Department offers extensive opportunities to explore, practice and celebrate the
musician's
art with an ongoing commitment to a distinctive ensemble program, excellent
individualized instruction
and a comprehensive undergraduate music curriculum. We honor
St. Olaf's rich heritage spanning more
than a century of international artistry and scholarship
and will continue to cultivate a spirit of
exploration and innovation, seeking and celebrating
the
transcendent and transforming power of music.
Lyric Opera Cast from
Kurt Weil's Street Scene
visiting Prairie Creek School
