Gonzaga University Music Department

09/11/2026

Want to hear something experimental, strange, and beautiful? Join us tonight at 7:30 at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center for A Walk In Praise of Metals, where visiting artists Matt Sargent and Ben Luca Robertson will explore invented electronic sounds, microtonal tuning, and spectral processing live on stage. The concert and talk is free for all GU students!

The Gonzaga Music Department presents visiting artists Matt Sargent and Ben Luca Robertson for an evening of original electro-acoustic music featuring microtonal guitar, live spectral processing, and experimental instrument design. Run Time: 90 minutes with one 15-minute intermission General Admissi...

08/06/2026

We're Hiring!

The Gonzaga University Music Department is seeking a Program Assistant to join our team!

This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is organized, collaborative, and enjoys working in a vibrant academic and performing arts environment. Our program assistant plays a key role in supporting our students, faculty, concerts, and events while helping our department thrive.

If you, or someone you know, would be interested, we would love to hear from you. Please share this post to help us spread the word!

Learn more and apply here:

Title: Program Assistant III VP Area: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Music Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday Telework Availability: Hybrid Available FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30+ hours) Hours per week: 40 Months per year: 10Off...

05/18/2026

We're excited to announce that we are hiring beginning Fall 2026! The department is looking for:

Two Applied Voice Instructors and an Applied Piano Instructor
https://employment.gonzaga.edu/jobs/adjunct-instructor-applied-music-gonzaga-main-campus-washington-united-states

Candidates to teach the Ear Training sequence
https://employment.gonzaga.edu/jobs/adjunct-instructor-music-gonzaga-main-campus-washington-united-states-ed086964-7973-4c7d-9dc0-e95e22a77b73

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Music Area: College of Arts and Sciences Department: Music Telework Availability: On-campus Position Employee Classification: Adjunct Months per year: 4.5 Salary Range: $1,485.00 for MA/MS; $1,686.00 for Ph.D. or Terminal Degree per credit. Is this position eligible for re...

04/11/2026

Come say hi 👋 to the Music Department table at the academic fair in the Cataldo Globe Room - 9:30-12 today! 🎶🎼🎵🎤🎧🎸🥁🎹🎺🎻

04/08/2026

From Gonzaga classrooms to the stage 🎶

Alum Nic Marshall (‘25) recently composed the original score for Gonzaga Dance’s Thumbelina, helping bring the production’s storytelling and choreography to life. His journey reflects the power of combining creativity with a multidisciplinary education.

See how Zags are turning passion into impact by reading the article here: https://bit.ly/4tE0ltE

02/06/2026

The application deadline for Gonzaga music scholarships has been extended to February 18, 2026.

If you haven’t applied yet, there’s still time!

https://www.gonzaga.edu/college-of-arts-sciences/departments/music/music-scholarships

01/15/2026

Music scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year are due on February 9, 2026. Don’t miss out! Submit your application at:

https://www.gonzaga.edu/college-of-arts-sciences/departments/music/music-scholarships

11/05/2025

Last spring, Gonzaga music students and faculty members Dr. Michael Kropf and Dr. Peter Hamlin used their talents to raise money for land conservation in Spokane through the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy. You can watch this beautiful video of their performance here!

Instead of scaring you this Halloween, we’re sharing something beautiful. Earlier this year, Inland Northwest Land Conservancy partnered with Gonzaga University and Rogue Heart Media on a special…

10/26/2025

10/17/2025

Thank you to The Spokesman-Review for this deep-dive preview of our concert this Saturday! Music, the sea, and the spiritual collide in GU Professor Charlie Pepiton's enigmatic new film Love, Eleanor.

Call it serendipity, call it destiny, call it good luck: There was little doubt that Gonzaga University professors Charles Pepiton and Michael Kropf would eventually work together after Kropf came to Gonzaga in 2023.