St. Ambrose University Music Department

St. Ambrose University Music Department St. Ambrose University Music Department is located in Davenport, Iowa, and is a center of musical activity!

03/07/2026

It's Friday, which means we’re visiting the Archives! This week, is a photo of SAU’s Symphonic Band outside Ambrose Hall, circa 1990.
Our music programs have shaped generations of students, building their confidence and preparing them for life after SAU. 🎺🎷🎶

Meet the Resident Occupational Therapy student for the Music Department, Kasey Campagna! Kasey is in her last semester o...
02/22/2026

Meet the Resident Occupational Therapy student for the Music Department, Kasey Campagna! Kasey is in her last semester of her Doctor of Occupational Therapy program and is splitting her residency between the University of Iowa Hospital and the St. Ambrose University Music Department.

Kasey is here to work with our students, faculty, and staff on music-related injuries and ailments. She is prepared to suggest exercises, stretches, assistive technologies, braces, and more! While a lot of her focus is on the musculoskeletal system related to instrumentalists, she is happy to discuss vocal and mental health issues as well!

Students, faculty, and staff can complete her Intake Form​ (linked in comments) to set up a consultation.

Congratulations to the eight St. Ambrose Symphonic Band members selected to be part of the 2026 Iowa Collegiate Honor Ba...
02/07/2026

Congratulations to the eight St. Ambrose Symphonic Band members selected to be part of the 2026 Iowa Collegiate Honor Band. This prestigious ensemble of 80 musicians represents the top student performers from colleges and universities across Iowa. We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of (in score order):

Eve Wackerlin
Hannah Greif
Corey McAleer
Sydney Shapkauski
Jor'ae Beaver
Christina McMahon
Mason Hefner
Noah Whitlock

The concert is at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 7, at the Douwstra Auditorium in Pella, IA. You can watch the concert live stream tomorrow (link in the comments)

Please take a look at our exciting Spring 2026 concert lineup! All free to the public!
02/05/2026

Please take a look at our exciting Spring 2026 concert lineup! All free to the public!

01/29/2026

Throwback Thursday! The University Band has grown in numbers since this group in 1953. We're so grateful for the music that continues to grace our campus year after year!

Looking forward to our February Casual Classic concert on Friday, Feb 27th at 5PM featuring SAU Faculty Dr. Nathan Windt...
01/28/2026

Looking forward to our February Casual Classic concert on Friday, Feb 27th at 5PM featuring SAU Faculty Dr. Nathan Windt, baritone and Dr. Marian Lee, piano!

01/18/2026

It has been quite the journey, but I am excited to announce that Noah McCracken has been hired as the Assistant Director at Davenport West!

Noah McCracken joins the West High music faculty as the Assistant Director.
A graduate of St. Ambrose University with dual degrees in Music and Mathematics, Noah first worked with the West High Band program this past fall as a Brass Technician during the marching band season.
His previous teaching experience includes serving as the Assistant Band Director and teaching 8th Grade Coding at Rivermont Collegiate. He also maintains an active role in music instruction, currently teaching piano lessons at Quad Cities Music Therapy.

01/13/2026

Faculty Spotlight - Miles Bohlman
“Velocity” by Joseph Schwantner

Miles Bohlman is the percussion studio faculty here at St. Ambrose University. He brings a wealth of teaching and performance experience, including the Chicago Brass Band, Cavaliers Indoor Percussion, and the The Missouri Symphony. He also served as the co-Director of Bands at Dundee Crown High School in Carpentersville, IL, and has served as a percussion tech for numerous high school marching bands throughout the Midwest.

Miles teaches all percussion students here at St. Ambrose. If you are interested in majoring in music or pursuing a music scholarship as a percussionist, we invite you to take a *free* sample lesson with Miles. Music scholarships are available to all students regardless of major. For more information, contact [email protected].

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518 W Locust Street
Davenport, IA
52803

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(563) 333-6001

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