Music Program Information
If you love to sing or play a musical instrument, then you may want to consider majoring in music. Through the music program at Iowa Western, you will be exposed to music theory, including the methods and materials of how music is constructed, European and American music history, and sight singing and ear training techniques. You will also learn rhythm patterns, how to read and write music, and have the opportunity to perfect your musical 
talents through applied music courses.
At Iowa Western, you will have the chance to gain valuable performance experience by participating in our fine ensembles. You can take the skills you learn in the music program at Iowa Western and apply them to music education, another area of fine arts or become a professional musician. Students may major in music or become involved as non-majors.
Technical Music Information
The Technical Music program provides the basic curriculum for music majors found at any two or four-year college plus additional courses designed to create an entry-level working musician. Students completing the program will be able to function as music typographers, arrangers, live sound producers, digital recording assistants in a ProTools studio, and will have the ability to create their own digital recording environment.
Completion of the ProTools 101 course and successfully passing the online test will award students a certificate from DigiDesign, the creators of ProTools digital recording software.
Facilities
The Music department is housed in the Arts Center on the campus of Iowa Western. Breathtaking views and a pleasant environment surround this beautiful state-of-the-art facility, which was constructed in 2001.
The facility includes:
- An acoustically excellent performance theatre with a 45' wide proscenium opening, seating 667, including two balconies
- A 45'x45' black box space, featuring the flexibility of staging and seating unique to each production
- Large music rooms
- Private practice booths
- Steinway D grand piano housed in the Arts Center