Coe College Music Department

Coe College Music Department The Coe College Music Department provides a conservatory level music education in a liberal arts setting. At Coe you can earn a Bachelor of Music (B.M.) The B.M.

or a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with a major in music. is a professional degree program for those interested in studying music at the graduate level, teaching music in the public schools, or preparing for a career in performance and/or composition. The B.A. is for students who desire to combine their music studies with other academic interests by majoring in a second discipline such as business, publ

ic relations, chemistry, theatre, psychology, or English. Non-majors can continue their participation and study through applied lessons, ensembles, musical theatre, and other courses in music. The Music Department at Coe is big enough to provide an excellent education, great ensembles, and lots of opportunities for touring and performance, and small enough to care about each student as an individual. Small class sizes and individual instruction and attention help each student to become the best musician they can be. Top Reasons to Experience Music at Coe:

Performance Opportunities. From ensemble concerts each semester, to full-scale musicals with the Theatre Department, to Opera Workshop and Jazz & Improvisation Lab, there is no shortage of opportunities for students to showcase their talent. The diversity of ensembles - including student-run ensembles like the Wahlahroo Drumline and the Downtown Jazz Combo - allows for performances in a wide range of musical styles. Nearly all major solo parts in concerts are performed by Coe's undergraduates, both majors and non-majors. Recitals and a weekly recital hour provide additional opportunities for solo and collaborative performance. Depth of Study. The Music Department provides a variety of music degrees and concentrations, combining the intensity of conservatory training with the breadth of a diverse liberal arts education. Students can choose between the professional preparation of the Bachelor of Music degree, or the flexibility to double major with the Bachelor of Arts degree. A Minor in Music is available for non-majors, and all students with music backgrounds and interests are encouraged to participate in applied lessons and ensembles. Community. Coe offers the ideal combination of a small, private college in a metropolitan setting. Students receive the personal attention of world-class instructors on over twenty instruments and voice, while taking advantage of the many artistic opportunities provided by the city of Cedar Rapids. International Tours. In the past ten years, music groups have toured to Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, Mexico, Honduras, Belize, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and mainland China. In December 2015, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra, Concert Choir, and Chorale, toured to Costa Rica together! Scholarships. Our scholarship auditions enable all admitted students to compete for annual awards ranging up to full tuition. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Music degree can apply for the full-tuition Williston Jones Marshall Music Scholarship. Other partial-tuition scholarships, including the Schauwecker Music Scholarship, are available to all students and renewable through annual participation in select ensembles.

Our faculty are awesome! The newest member of our core music faculty, Toni LeFebvre, has been named College Affairs Comm...
06/24/2026

Our faculty are awesome! The newest member of our core music faculty, Toni LeFebvre, has been named College Affairs Committee Chair for the Northeast Iowa Bandmasters Association!

Our faculty are awesome! Congratulations to Dr. Steve Shanley, new president of the Iowa Bandmasters Association.
06/22/2026

Our faculty are awesome! Congratulations to Dr. Steve Shanley, new president of the Iowa Bandmasters Association.

Even though the weather put a damper on many of the events planned throughout the day for “Make Music CR” in celebration...
06/22/2026

Even though the weather put a damper on many of the events planned throughout the day for “Make Music CR” in celebration of “World Music Day,” the kazoo parade was a hit! Sinclair Auditorium was the perfect location for singing, dancing, marching, and of course-kazooing! Special thanks to Amy Hanisch and Luke Lovegood for song leading and West Music for donating the kazoos!

Join us today for a Kazoo Parade! Coe College is hosting the event from 3-4 pm. Depending on weather, check it out in fr...
06/21/2026

Join us today for a Kazoo Parade! Coe College is hosting the event from 3-4 pm. Depending on weather, check it out in front of Marquis Hall or in Sinclair Auditorium. Free to attend, and all are welcome. The first 150 guests will receive a free kazoo! Led by Amy Hanisch and Luke Lovegood.

In celebration of “World Music Day,” the city of CR has been putting together “Make Music CR.” The day will include music making around the community. More info can be found:

https://makemusicday.org/cedarrapids/

If you missed it this year, join us next year! 
06/15/2026

If you missed it this year, join us next year! 

Our students are awesome! Head to Tavern Blue and support sophomore music education major Chase!
06/09/2026

Our students are awesome! Head to Tavern Blue and support sophomore music education major Chase!

🎶Jazz Night at Tavern Blue!🎶

Join us on Thursday, June 18, from 6–9 PM for an evening of live music with the . Enjoy great tunes, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and the perfect atmosphere to kick back and relax.

Bring your friends, grab a seat, and spend your evening with us at Tavern Blue!

🎟Reserve your table to secure your spot:
🌐tavernblue.com or 📱319-569-1136

📍Tavern Blue, 805 2nd St., Coralville
🗓Thursday, June 18
⏰6:00–9:00 PM

See you there!

Coe College jazz history students with the Arrowhead Jazz  Band at the National Jazz Historic Park.
06/03/2026

Coe College jazz history students with the Arrowhead Jazz  Band at the National Jazz Historic Park.

Coe College jazz history students with the Rebirth Brass Band at the Rabbit Hole!
06/03/2026

Coe College jazz history students with the Rebirth Brass Band at the Rabbit Hole!

06/02/2026

Jazz History class at Mahogany Jazz Hall with Victor Campbell.

Address

Marquis Hall, 1220 First Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA
52402

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 12pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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+18772255263

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