Music

The Chicago Symphony, Detroit Symphony, National Symphony, U.S. Air Force Band, U.S. Army Band, Dale Warland Singers, and Gregg Smith Singers all have Luther graduates among their members. Luther alumni have garnered leads in national touring performances of Les Miserables and Fiddler on the Roof. Luther College has been well represented at the New York Metropolitan Opera Auditions with recent winners at both the national and regional levels. The number of Luther alumni presently performing with professional ensembles speaks well of the department's success in preparing solo performers.

Many Luther alumni have entered graduate degree programs to prepare for careers in performance or college teaching. Recent graduates have attended Illinois, Indiana, Northwestern, Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Cleveland Institute, University of Texas, Yale, the Cincinnati Conservatory, Florida State University, Eastman School of Music, Manhattan School of Music, and Juilliard School of Music.

Education is another popular path among music majors, and Luther graduates have succeeded in securing excellent positions in the music education field. With additional study at a university, music education students can also earn a degree in music therapy.