Why Study Music at The College of Idaho?
Music is a popular major and minor under the College’s PEAK curriculum. The College of Idaho also offers majors in composition/music theory and secondary music education and a minor in music performance. Our focus is helping students succeed in today's musical environment through a distinctive liberal arts education that includes a solid foundation in practical performance and ensemble skills, combined with a comprehensive understanding of music theory and history.
The College of Idaho also is home to Caldwell Fine Arts and the Langroise Trio — one of the premier string chamber ensembles in the Western U.S. — providing easy access to internships and world-class performances. The Langroise Trio's residency at the College provides a unique chamber music emphasis with its members providing students intensive training in violin, viola and cello. In addition, advanced students have successfully auditioned for Boise Philharmonic internships, enabling them to perform with a metropolitan-level professional orchestra while in college.
Career Opportunities for Music Majors and Minors
Studying music at the College produces graduates who are able to think deeply about music and perform at a high level. The department has produced an Academy Award-winning composer and many other successful musicians. Professional performance, musical theatre, teaching, writing, composing and conducting are common careers for our graduates, though a College of Idaho music degree prepares its holder to succeed in a wide variety of work environments.
Groups and Ensembles
In addition to your work in the classroom and rehearsal studio, you will have access to attend or participate in dozens of professional-level musical performances every school year. Student performance opportunities include opera and musical theatre productions. Here is a list of the groups and ensembles we have on campus. For more information, please click the heading above the group or ensemble you are interested in and you'll be connected to an appropriate person.
| Choirs | Strings | Bands |
| Chorale | Langroise Trio | Wind Ensemble |
| Chamber Singers | Sinfonia | Jazz Ensemble |
| Camerata | String Quartet | Marching Band |
| Chamber Ensemble | Pep Band |