Program Recognition
•Bullet: NASM-accredited (National Association of Schools of Music)
•Bullet: Flexible Bachelor of Arts in Music with the greatest curricular flexibility of Simpson's music degrees
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Seven vocal and instrumental ensemble opportunities
•Bullet: Two fully staged operas each academic year through Simpson Productions
•Bullet: Performance venues include Lekberg Hall, Pote Theatre, Barnum Theatre, and Duncan Hall
Professional Development
•Bullet: Simpson is the host venue of the Des Moines Metro Opera, Iowa's largest performing arts organization
•Bullet: Graduates work as arts administrators, private teachers, producers, road managers, and composers, and pursue graduate study in music and business
Degree Flexibility
•Bullet: Designed to pair with a second major or minor — business, theatre, communication, religion, and more
•Bullet: Ideal for students who want to keep music central while pursuing another field
•Bullet: Foundational theory, aural skills, music history, applied lessons, and at least two ensembles
