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.
300+
students involved in musical activities
Recent grads have performed with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, The Minnesota Opera, The Banff Festival Orchestra, The Aspen Festival, The Oregon Bach Festival, and the nation’s service bands.
Recent News
The 63rd Festival of Christmas Warms Hearts
December 13, 2019 | 10 a.m.
Krister Copeland ’21 Performs a Balancing Act
December 05, 2019 | 3 p.m.
Bethel Welcomes New Faculty to the College of Arts & Sciences
September 06, 2019 | 3 p.m.
Upcoming Events
MAR 8 2020
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Baritone Gerard Sundberg will present Mahler's song cycle. The "FluteSpiration" flute quartet will present flute stylings on the other half of the program.
MAR 12 2020
Chamber Orchestra Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Chamber Orchestra under conductor Hannah Schendel will present its 2020 spring concert.
MAR 26 2020
Bethel Women's Choir Home Concert
9:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The Bethel Women's Choir conducted by Paula Holmberg will present their Home Concert prior to their Spring Tour to Duluth.
