Why Iowa?

We're a close-knit artistic community within a major research university that's famous for its arts programs. We offer world-class musical instruction, ongoing performance opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and solid preparation for your career.

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Compose your future at Iowa

It’s hard to find a school of music that delivers so many opportunities all within an undeniably individualized and inspirational setting.

Your destination for the Performing Arts

Creativity is at the heart of everything we do. We blend artistry and technology to offer a tremendous variety of ways to enjoy the performing arts.

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You've worked hard on your music. Now you can use all that creativity and knowledge as your launch pad. If you dream of a musical career—or simply a musical life—Music at Iowa is right for you.

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Earn a well-rounded liberal arts education—with rigorous, personalized musical instruction at its core.

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9:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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350 +

Annual public performances

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450

Undergraduate and graduate students

Events

Iowa Trombone Choir

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
University of Iowa Trombone Choir Members of the University of Iowa Trombone Choir will perform. Jonathan Allen, Xiaoyu Liu, Brady Gell, conductors. View the program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31172 This concert is free and open to the public.
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Practicing Wellness: Mindfulness on Campus

Friday, November 8, 2024 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Voxman Music Building
What is mindfulness? When does it constitute a form of self-care, and how can you learn more about how to practice mindfulness on the University of Iowa Campus?

Senior Recital: Ty Waters, trombone

Friday, November 8, 2024 5:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Senior Recital: Ty Waters, trombone Ty Waters, Trombone Danyun Zhao, Piano This concert will be livestreamed here: https://music.uiowa.edu/events/school-music-livestream. View program here: https://digital.lib.uiowa.edu/islandora/object/ui%3A31173 This concert is free and open to the public.

Oboe Studio Recital Fall 2024

Friday, November 8, 2024 7:30pm
Voxman Music Building
Oboe, English Horn, Piano (Solo pieces, duos, trios, large oboe ensemble featuring 6-10 performers on stage at once.)
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