Student Organizations

Carthage has more than 90 student groups and organizations through which students can get involved, explore possible careers, meet other students, work closely with faculty advisors, and perform community service. See a full list of Carthage student organizations.

Carthage music students have the opportunity to perform in a variety of choral and instrumental ensembles. Learn more about Carthage ensembles. Other music-related student organizations on campus include;

Lambda Kappa

Lambda Kappa, Professional Music Fraternity, is a co-ed organization for students who have a love for music. The organization is open to all students who are involved in a musical ensemble on or off campus whether or not they are a music major or minor. The purpose of this fraternity is to encourage high standards in creativity, performance and education of music, and to advocate a collective support of all endevours of students of music.
To learn more about Lambda Kappa at Carthage, click here.

Obbligato Composing Club

Obbligato club is a student-led club focused on music composition. The group meets weekly to create music. Members have written a few pieces for other organizations and people, and currently help others understand and write musical compositions using paper and technology. The group was formed in Fall 2009. The club is open to anyone; there is no membership fee.
To learn more about the Obbligato Composing Club, click here.

MENC: The National Association for Music Education — Carthage Chapter

Carthage has a chapter of MENC: The National Association for Music Education, which has recently become an active organization on campus. The focus of the group is to help prepare music education students for their chosen profession through bi-weekly meetings, professional development opportunities, and service projects within the music department on campus and in the community. It is a priority of the members of MENC to become competent and caring educators in the field of music to enrich the lives of students.
To learn more about MENC at Carthage, click here.

Carthage Handbell Choir

The Carthage Handbell Choir is a student led and directed ensemble on campus. This group is a wonderful opportunity for students of all majors to get together and play handbells. The group performs for various services during the semester, including Wednesday Chapel services on campus, as well as leading worship at local churches. The group forst started in the spring of 2009 when a generous donation was made to Carthage for the specific use of buying a set of handbells. This group continues to grow each semester and has become a prominent performing ensemble on campus.

Maximum Capacity

Maximum Capacity is a new student led male a capella group which started on campus in the spring of 2011. Any male is eligible to audition for this group regardless of his major or minor. Maximum Capacity sings a variety of songs and performs them around campus. 

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Student Voices

"The drive and passion of my peers is a great strength. However, it is also the passion that I see out of every professor that really strengthens and supports all of us."

— Morgan Gonzales, '14, Charlotte, Mich.

Hear what students have to say about studying music at Carthage.