Voice

The Magic Flute

"I have been a student at both a private and public university now. What thrills me so much about Iowa State is that, as a vocal music major, I get high-level, intimate and nuanced training that feels like a private conservatory while also experiencing a hugely diverse collegiate community outside of my lessons. I think it's a rare and exciting find!" -Bridget Johnston '19


Welcome to the Iowa State University Voice Division! We pride ourselves on providing intimate, in-depth training which allows you the opportunity to develop your own artistic voice. While availability is limited, you need not be a music major to take private voice lessons. A minimum skills audition is required for placement in a studio. Our program boasts many opportunities for performers to strengthen themselves in all genres of vocal music. Given that our music and theatre programs are in the same department, students may audition for fully staged and orchestrated operas and musicals. Students may also audition for one of our four acclaimed choral ensembles. We are proud to host world-renowned bass-baritone Dr. Simon Estes as the F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Artist in Residence. All students majoring in voice benefit from his vast knowledge and experience in private coachings. We invite you to explore your voice here at Iowa State University! Our expert faculty will help you navigate your path.

Scholarships

Choir Ensembles

Opera Studio


Degree Programs

Please email our Music Academic Advisor, Kevin Judge at kjudge@iastate.edu, for more information.


Faculty

 

Simon Estes-The F. Wendell Miller Distinguished Arist in Residence 
Jodi Goble-Associate Teaching Professor, Voice, & Vocal Coachgoblejs@iastate.edu
James Rodde-Director of Choral Activitiesjrodde@iastate.edu
Jennifer Rodgers-Assistant Director of Choral Activities, Assistant Teaching Professor of Voicerodgersj@iastate.edu
Chad Sonka- Associate Teaching Professor, Applied Voice, Opera Studio, and Division Chaircasonka@iastate.edu
Shelby VanNordstrand-Assistant Teaching Professor, Applied Voicesvn@iastate.edu