Drake University Music Department

08/27/2026

Thank you for joining us, Kelsie! 🐾🎶

We’re celebrating Kelsie, one of our 2026 Jeanna McGlaughlin Scholarship recipients! This summer, she completed Level I Orff at Drake University, gaining new strategies, strengthening her creativity, and connecting with fellow music educators.

“The knowledge and experiences you gain are immeasurable.”

Congratulations, Kelsie! We can’t wait to see where your Orff journey takes you next.

Learn more about the Jeanna McGlaughlin Scholarship: westmusic.com/jeanna-mcglaughlin-scholarship

08/27/2026

It’s good to be a Bulldog. 🐾🎶💙

#1 in Iowa 💙

Drake University has been ranked as Iowa’s top college by TIME magazine in its new “America’s Best Colleges” list — a recognition of the outcomes, mentorship, and real-world experience that define a Drake education.

This recognition reflects what makes the Drake experience distinctive: small classes, personalized mentorship, hands-on experience, and a campus community focused on student success from day one.

➡️ https://bit.ly/4zzJbAY

08/24/2026

Day one of classes. Three days until our first performance. 🎶👀

We’re ready for you, Drake Football! See you Thursday.

Go Bulldogs! 🐾💙

08/21/2026

🎶 Iowa All State auditions are coming up! We would love to help you take your preparation to the next level here at Drake University.

Join Drake Music faculty on Saturday, September 20 to work on your All State music, get feedback, and spend some time making music with us on campus.

Registration is free - link below for more info!

See you soon, Bulldogs. 🐾🎶💙

08/19/2026

We’ve missed you, Bulldogs! See you soon. 🐾🎶

🔗 below for full audition info

08/05/2026

Dr. Nicholas Roth will perform on the Iowa Sounds concert Saturday August 6th at 8 pm!
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07/29/2026

Drake Opera Theater is in Vicenza, Italy at the International Lyric Academy. Professor Christine Fortner-Blanner is conducting Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, 1 of 3 operas at the festival.