Hillsdale College Music Department

Welcome to the official page of the John E.N. & Dede Howard Department of Music at Hillsdale College.
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Over 25% of our student body participates in music.

Performing ensembles and guest artists present over 100 concerts annually. The music department at Hillsdale College generates more than 100 public performances per year as a service to the campus and community. Lessons, ensembles, courses and scholarships are open to all students regardless of their choice of major, and as many as 25% of the student body participates. We have over 40 music facult

02/12/2026

TONIGHT! Don't miss pumping up the big band before they head off to Notre Dame!

12/03/2025

STUDENT SOLO RECITALS! Open to faculty, students & community. Both recitals are located in the Howard Music Building, Conrad Recital Hall.

12/02/2025

Studio Recitals are the culmination of a semester of work on special solo projects students prepare in private lessons. Each recital features the students of a specific faculty member. Hope to see you there!

11/21/2025

11/03/2025

THE HARRY JAMES ORCHESTRA with FRED RADKE RESIDENCE BEGINS THIS WEEKEND! There will be 4 events in addition the November 15 featured concert. See schedule details in photo and in our events.

09/15/2025

THIS WEEK! We feature our faculty woodwind quintet in concert, and welcome special guest organist Balint Karosi to campus for a masterclass and concert in Christ Chapel. The week concludes with the first lecture in our Musical Forum Series on science-backed practice and performance techniques. See our events for details.