Music – Upcoming Events
Student Recital
Senior Recital: Sofie Urberg-Carlson, viola
St. Olaf Band: Fall Concert
Senior Recital: Tyler Hansen, baritone
Recital: BM Music Education Entrance and Continuance
Student Recital
Concert: Percussion Ensemble
St. Olaf Jazz I Concert
St. Olaf Orchestra: Family Concert
Voices for Trans Visibility
Faculty Recital: Climate Change and Climate Worries

Academics
St Olaf Music has a robust academic department. Learn more about the variety of programs.

Ensembles at St Olaf
St. Olaf is well known for our award-winning ensembles. With seven choirs, two orchestras, two concert bands, two jazz bands, and a variety of chamber ensembles, there is a place for everyone to find a musical home.

Music Performance Studies (aka lessons)
Our Music Performance Faculty are second to none. We offer a wide selection of voice and instrumental lessons for anyone to study.

Community Engagement
Ole Musicians are involved in a variety of community engaged projects including curricular and co-curricular experiences. Find out more about opportunities to make an impact!

Future Ole Musicians
Are you interested in being a Future Ole Musician? You will find all you need to know on how to begin the application process to music scholarships and deadlines.

Current Ole Musicians
Are you currently an Ole musician? Here’s where to find all things you need in the Music Department including calendars, forms, degree information, recital information and more.
Are you new to St. Olaf this year? Here’s a page with information to get you started!
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Music Department News

Celebrating a new chapter for the church

A Memorable Performance in a Magical Space

Faculty member Andrew Cannestra ’20 revives Wieniawski works with new recording

St. Olaf Orchestra to tour North Dakota and Montana

Experts at St. Olaf: Understanding music trends

St. Olaf Jazz receives prestigious invitation to perform at the 2025 Midwest Clinic

St. Olaf to host the nation’s premier faith-based music academy in 2026

A tour cloaked in history
The St. Olaf College Music Department is accredited by NASM, the National Association of Schools of Music.