Students with strong performance skills are prepared for graduate studies in music. They become professional musicians, college and university teachers, or private studio teachers.
Why should I study instrumental applied performance?
As an instrumental student, you'll choose one instrument of focus, but you'll also receive instruction in multiple groups of instruments to be a well-rounded performing musician.
What can I do with this degree?
Our alumni are performers and instructors in a variety of capacities, with professional music groups, at colleges and universities, and as in-house musicians and musical directors for churches and other organizations.
What skills will I develop?
- Advanced musical theory
- Rich knowledge of music history and literature
- Conducting
- Pedagogy in several instrumental types
- Collaboration in performance, teaching, and interpersonally
- Creative problem-solving
You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in the R.E.A.L. Experience—a program specifically designed to help you gain the relevant, hands-on experience employers desire—so that when you graduate, you’ll be as impressive in practice as you are on paper.
What unique experiences or opportunities will I have?
Collaboration with Faculty: Work one-on-one with your professors to hone technical skills and collaborate on research and performances.
Musical Tours: You'll perform with one of our highly-regarded musical groups, which travel around the Twin Cities, the country, and even around the world.
Performance Opportunities: Several home events like Festival of Christmas, Classics in the Great Hall, and Jazz in the Great Hall also mean you'll perform regularly in our Benson Great Hall, a premier venue in the Twin Cities metro.
100%
music education grads since 2011 are teaching
Students have won a national composition prize and a statewide vocal competition.
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Upcoming Events
NOV 21 2019
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
A competition featuring the finest student solo performances in vocal, keyboard, and instrumental.
DEC 5 2019
Admissions Festival of Christmas Reception
3:45 p.m. CLC Lobby
Get an insider's look at the 63rd annual Festival of Christmas celebration as our Bethel community comes together in song and ushers in the joyous Christmas season.
DEC 5 2019
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel's 63rd Festival of Christmas: Come, Let Us Adore Him!
