Music Department

Mission Statement

The Department of Music develops musicians through comprehensive study of the musical enterprise. Students are prepared for careers in music ministry, music education, and music performance. The music department also serves the greater community through performance opportunities and cultural enrichment.

The Department of Music is characterized by highly skilled and caring educators.

Our commitment is to prepare students for professions or graduate studies in music ministry, music education, composition or performance. We are passionate about music and about our students’ holistic development.

Many of our graduates have successful careers as worship leaders and elementary or secondary music teachers. Others pursue graduate training or professional activities in performance or composition.

Our outreach efforts are world-wide in scope. We’ve toured the globe and brought back our experiences and music to the campus and local community by providing performances and developing musical appreciation.

Start a conversation with one of our music professors today to find a calling that will last you a lifetime.

Want to learn more?

Call the Music Office at (530) 226-4507 for Karen Edkin, Music Office Coordinator, kedkin@simpsonuniversity.edu or Shelley Paramo, Music Event Coordinator, sparamo@simpsonuniversity.edu.

For more detailed student information, download the Music Student Handbook. (PDF)