Music Department News
Recent News Stories
Carthage professors who help students land awesome jobs
Read “Carthage professors who help students land awesome jobs”Carthage College faculty members leverage their extensive networks, industry expertise, and personalized guidance to open doors for their students.
Upcoming Events
Masterworks Concert
Join the Carthage Choir and the Carthage Philharmonic for an evening of music.
Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
See the Jazz Ensemble in their Spring Concert of new works and standards.
Wind Orchestra and Concert Band: ‘Flutissimo’
Experience a concert featuring our flute section as well as senior music major, Mandy Nelson ’26, in the “Concerto for Flute” by Michael Mower.
Philharmonic Concert: ‘Home’
Enjoy an evocative orchestral program exploring the theme of “home” through a journey of longing, memory, and belonging.
Past News Stories
- The Bridge: Kudos
Prof. Charlene Kluegel releases critically-acclaimed recording
Read “Prof. Charlene Kluegel releases critically-acclaimed recording”Carthage violin professor Charlene Kluegel released a landmark album of music by suffragette composers.
What’s different on the Carthage campus this fall?
Read “What’s different on the Carthage campus this fall?”Here’s a roundup of the physical changes completed over the summer at Carthage College, including upgraded nursing labs, new Wi-Fi networks, and a breakfast-for-dinner eatery.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Musical theatre majors head to nationals
Read “Musical theatre majors head to nationals”Two Carthage musical theatre majors are part of an elite group of national finalists with the voice competition sponsored by the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Melissa Cardamone joins Milwaukee Symphony Chorus as rehearsal pianist
Read “Melissa Cardamone joins Milwaukee Symphony Chorus as rehearsal pianist”Melissa Cardamone has spent the past season as a rehearsal pianist for the Milwaukee Symphony Chorus.
- The Bridge: Kudos
Wind Orchestra recognized for excellence at national CBDNA convention
Read “Wind Orchestra recognized for excellence at national CBDNA convention”The Wind Orchestra was selected by peer-review for recognition on the “Small College Band Program Showcase.”
- The Bridge: Kudos
International journal highlights Prof. James Ripley’s conducting career
Read “International journal highlights Prof. James Ripley’s conducting career”The international wind band journal, WASBE World, featured the career and baton selection process of Professor James Ripley in their most recent issue.
