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Music and Theatre

The performing arts are about more than stage presence. They're about honoring our Creator.

The Department of Music and Theatre prepares graduates who are talented artists in tune with the creativity of our Maker. With each lecture, lesson, and performance, you’ll be challenged to grow in your abilities and prepare for a lifetime of sharing your gifts.

Majors, Minors, and Programs

Applied Performance Major
Media and Performing Arts Minor Minor
Music Major Minor
Music Education | Bethel University Major
Music Performance Endorsement Program Program

Recent News

Upcoming Events

APR 27 2024

Philharmonic Orchestra Spring Concert

7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Featuring works for symphonic orchestra by Borodin, Saint-Saëns, and more!

MAY 3 2024

Jazz in the Great Hall

7:30 p.m.

Featuring the 11:12 and the 5:40 Jazz Orchestra

MAY 5 2024

Handbell Ensemble Spring Concert

3 p.m. Benson Great Hall

Music lovers of all ages are welcome to this fun and family-friendly concert!

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Glorifying God and Serving Others Through Music

In the music and theatre department at Bethel, we've developed majors and minors that allow students to sharpen their individual skills and follow their passions. We think that there's no better preparation for a career in the arts than working with peers in ensembles, meeting one-on-one with professors to fine-tune technical skills, or stepping onto the platform for competition and performance. After all the private lessons, long hours in practice rooms, and dress rehearsals, students in the program leave ready for a lifetime of sharing their gifts. It's about taking our faith in Christ and integrating it into everything we learn, into everything we do, so we can accomplish incredible things—in our careers, in our communities, and in our world.