Organ
The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Dubuque offers degrees in music, music education, and theatre. For more information, visit the Fine and Performing Arts department page.
In addition to our academic programs, the department has a rich tradition of ensembles that are open to all university students, regardless of major. Academic credit is available for participation in performance ensembles.
Charles Barland, DMA
Professor of Music / University Organist
Phone: 563.589.3564
Office: 302D Heritage Center
Email: CBarland@dbq.edu
FACULTY AND GUEST ORGANIST PERFORMANCES
- Barland Faculty Organ Recital
Sunday, January 19, 2025 - 3:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
ORGAN PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is intended for first year, transfer, or continuing students at the University of Dubuque who are dedicated to enhancing their ability to mature and advance in the area of organ performance. For more information about the scholarship, contact Charles Barland, DMA.
JOHN AND ALICE BUTLER PIPE ORGAN, OPUS 97
The University of Dubuque dedicated the John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ on May 15, 2021. Designed for teaching, solo recitals, and performances with other musical ensembles, the pipe organ expands students' musical horizons and enhances campus events. UD Trustee John Butler (DHL'17) and his spouse, Alice (DHL'17), gifted the $2.4 million pipe organ, known as Opus 97. Dobson Pipe Organ Builders of Lake City, Iowa, built and installed the pipe organ - the 97th new organ built by the firm.
CHARLES BARLAND, DMA
A native of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Dr. Charles Barland earned a bachelor of arts degree at Carroll University, a master of arts degree at the University of Iowa, and the doctor of musical arts degree at the University of Kansas.
As an organist, Dr. Barland has performed throughout the United States and in Germany, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England including performances in Armagh, Glasgow, London, Munich, Boston, Orlando, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Los Angeles, and Honolulu.
In addition to his duties at the University of Dubuque, Dr. Barland is director of music for Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, organist and choir director at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, and a member of the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Board, serving on the artistic advisory and education committees. An active member of the American Guild of Organists (AGO) and The Organ Historical Society, he is the immediate past dean of the River Valley Chapter of the AGO, as well as a past officer of the Topeka and Dubuque Chapters of the AGO. He has two adults sons and a grandson.