Hear From Students
Emily Halfmann
Majors: Music, Music Theatre, and Self Design Major in Directing
Minors: Spanish
Hometown: Peshtigo, Wisconsin
“You are not a number at Carthage. The smaller programs allow you to form relationships with your peers, faculty, and staff that help you to learn and grow in a way that works best for you.”

Nathan Koehlert
Majors: Music Performance and Accounting
Hometown: Algonquin, Illinois
“I recommend majoring in music performance because you get to learn how to become a better musician, not just in singing or playing your instrument — you also get to learn how to conduct.”

Avery Morris
Majors: Vocal Music Education
Minors: Theatre
Hometown: Racine, Wisconsin
“One thing about Carthage that I love is the smaller classes, so I really get to know my professors.”

Katiann Nelson
Majors: Music Education (Vocal), Piano Pedagogy, Music Performance
Hometown: Waterford, Wisconsin
“The Music Department has a lot of opportunities to travel and to perform a wide range of repertoire. And the faculty is incredible.”

Alexandrea Rakowski
Majors: Music History
Minors: History
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
“I met my incredible best friends through the music program. I am inspired by each and every one of them and thank Carthage for allowing me to build great relationships!”