Studying music at Concordia
Concordia offers individual lessons and several academic tracks track for those wishing to study much. The programs that lead to teacher certifcation and LCMS certification are noted as follows:
 | Program leads to Nebraska state teacher certification. |
| Program optionally leads to Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod certification |
Majors
Bachelor of Arts in Music [MORE]
Be a performer, composer, or scholar
Prepare for graduate school in music, music therapy, or music librarianship
Bachelor of Music in Music Education 
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Teach music in grades K–12
Bachelor of Music in Parish Music [MORE]
Direct the music in a church
Bachelor of Science in Education with an Endorsement in Music [MORE]
Teach music plus other subjects in an elementary or high school
The first-year course of study is the same for all music majors, so it is possible to wait until the end of the first year to declare a program. See further information on how to become a music major. For specific course requirements for music majors, see the registrar’s page. Generous scholarships are available for music students.
Minors
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with a Minor in Music
Learn about music while majoring in another subject
Bachelor of Science in Education with a Concentration in Music
Use music in your elementary classroom
Director of Christian Education with an Emphasis in Parish Music
Use music and the Church’s song as a DCE
For specific course requirements for music minors, see the
most recent course catalog.
Music student handbook
The Handbook for Music Students is also an important guide for music students at Concordia.
The course catalog may also be helpful for learning about other programs in which you are interested.
Instrumental and vocal music lessons are available to all Concordia students. To cover the expense of one-on-one instruction, an additional fee is charged (currently $120 per semester hour). Music majors typically receive a 50-minute lesson (2 semester hours) each week on their principal instrument and a 25-minute lesson (1 semester hour) on other instruments, if any. Students in other programs normally receive 25-minute lessons; although advanced students may, upon recommendation of their instructor, receive a 50-minute lesson.
Complete beginners sign up for a 100-level lesson; all others studying an instrument for the first time at Concordia should sign up for a 200-level (intermediate) lesson, regardless of their past experience. Instructors will advance students to the proper level as needed.
Group lessons are given in guitar, piano, and voice at the 100-level. Students in group lessons do not pay the additional fee for private lessons.