Why Music?
Why should I perform in the band or the chorale if I’m not going to pursue a career as a professional musician? The benefits of participating in a college musical ensemble are numerous. Many DelVal students count their performances with the band and the chorale among their fondest college memories. They treasure the close friendships developed while working side by side with fellow students. More importantly, they know the discipline, concentration, poise and determination that goes into crafting an excellent musical performance will help them achieve success in their future academic and professional endeavors. No wonder studies continue to show a strong correlation between musical performance and academic achievement.

Music Scholarships
To help encourage and support the musical endeavors of our students, Delaware Valley College annually awards music scholarships to incoming freshman who make a commitment to perform in either the Concert Band or the Chorale. These scholarships are awarded to talented DVC students with a strong secondary interest in music. Criteria for awarding music scholarships include an on-campus audition, recommendation of high school chorale or band director, and the student’s overall academic record to date. These scholarships are only for non-music majors so you don’t need to worry about competing with the child prodigy aiming to become the next Mozart. We are looking for good students who love music.

Ensembles at Delaware Valley College
The Delaware Valley College Concert Band and Chorale have been an important part of campus life for nearly 100 years. Both ensembles perform on campus throughout the year including annual family weekend, holiday and spring concerts as well as special performances off campus. The ensemble members, many of whom participated in county, district, regional or state high school festivals, are drawn from practically every major on campus. The ensembles’ repertory ranges from Bach and Beethoven to Duke Ellington and George Gershwin. Among the highlights of the past few years was the Chorale’s joint performance of Bach’s Leipzig Audition Cantatas with the College Misericordia Choral Society, which was broadcast on regional National Public Radio stations. Although best known for its programs in science, business, communications and agriculture, Delaware Valley College continues to build its reputation in the performing arts.

For more information about the Music Program at Delaware Valley College, contact:

Dr. Jack Schmidt
Music Program
Delaware Valley College
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901-2697
(215) 489-2233
FAX (215) 489-4950
Email: Jack.Schmidt@delval.edu