Music

The St. Olaf Music Department creates inspiring musical experiences grounded in an inclusive liberal arts environment, challenging students to excel artistically and engage globally for lives within and beyond the professional music world.

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CALL FOR COMPOSITIONS
St. Olaf College Choral and Composition areas, in conjunction with our ComposeHER, ConductHER Symposium and Festival, are sponsoring a Call for Compositions from Young and Emerging Composers.
Composition Categories:
1. Choral Compositions accompanied or unaccompanied, 3-5 minutes in length, for any voicing by a female identifying composer, 18-30 years of age.
2. Choral Compositions exclusively for Soprano/Alto choral ensembles [SA, SSA, SSAA voicings] – open to all genders and backgrounds of composers, 18-30 years of age.
Deadline for submission: March 15, 2026
Pieces should be composed within the last 18 months, 3 – 5 minutes in length, published or unpublished. Composers may submit more than one work. Selections will be made by a committee of St. Olaf college alumni composers and composition professors. Selections will be performed in a read-through session during the ComposeHER, ConductHER Symposium and Festival on April 25, and selected for future performance by our St. Olaf College choral ensembles.
St. Olaf College Music Department
ComposeHER, ConductHER Symposium and Festival
April 25-26, 2026
Questions? Contact Dr. Therees Tkach Hibbard.

St. Olaf Band at Farmington High School (Farmington, MN)

St. Olaf Choir at Augustana Lutheran Church (St. Paul, MN)

St. Olaf Choir at Wayzata Community Church (Wayzata, MN)

St. Olaf Choir at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church (Sioux Falls, SD)

St. Olaf Band at Blue Valley Southwest High School (Overland Park, KS)

St. Olaf Choir at First Plymouth Presbyterian Church (Lincoln, NE)

St. Olaf Choir at Village Presbyterian Church (Kansas City, KS)

St. Olaf Band at Fayetteville High School (Fayetteville, AR)

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Academics

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

Academics in the Music Dept

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.

Ensembles at St Olaf

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.

Music Performance Studies

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!

Community Engagement

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.

Future Ole Musician Information

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!

Current Ole Musicians

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