At Luther College, you don't need to be a music major to be active in the Music Department. Anyone is welcome to audition for our music ensembles or to enroll in studio instruction.
We can’t wait to make music with you at Luther!
Additional Information for All Music Students
This appointment is for all new students who wish to receive voice instruction in the fall of 2026. The appointment gives the voice faculty the opportunity to get to know you, to provide guidance for your vocal study, and to place you into a voice class or a voice studio.
Please note that an appointment is necessary for all new students who wish to receive voice instruction, whether or not they received a vocal music scholarship.
- Appointment dates and locations for fall 2026 will be announced in August, and you will be able to sign up using a digital form.
- Please prepare to sing one piece, preferably an art song or an aria, during this appointment. If you auditioned for a voice scholarship, you may sing one of the selections you sang at your audition.
- If you do not have an art song or aria ready, you may also sing a familiar folk song or hymn.
- An accompanist will be provided.
- All students should be registered for MUS-130-A: Applied Music-Voice OR MUS-115-A: Class Instruction: Voice. If you are not registered, please consult with your advisor.
- For more information, please contact Andrew Whitfield, voice area coordinator, at whitan01@luther.edu.
Music student lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Students previously assigned a locker will maintain that locker assignment for the coming school year.
To reserve a locker, visit the lobby area of Jenson-Noble Hall of Music during Welcome Week, or stop by the main office on the second floor.Â
Students enrolling in MUS 121 or MUS 131 should have taken an online music theory placement exam prior to registration. Test scores determine the appropriate theory section for each student.
Questions about theory placement should be directed to Brooke Joyce.
There are abundant opportunities for students to provide piano accompaniment for instrumentalists, vocalists, choral ensembles, opera and theatrical productions on campus. Students interested in serving as accompanists in the Music Department are encouraged to contact musicdeptinfo@luther.edu to schedule an audition time in order to be included on the Accompanist List. Piano need not be your primary instrument. Students with any level of interest are encouraged to participate.
Students interested in piano should have taken an online piano placement exam prior to registration. Questions about piano placement or about the piano program in general should be directed to Du Huang.