Music students get to pursue their passion in music while growing in other areas of interest.
Why should I study music?
Core courses in this minor will complement many other majors. The fundamental skills you learn can apply to several different careers.
What can I do with this degree?
Our graduates integrate their music minor with their major of study and continue on to careers in:
- IT
- Medicine
- Psychology
- Education
- Music Therapy
- And more!
What skills will I develop?
- Music theory fundamentals
- Principles of conducting
- Musical analysis
- Presentation skills
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?
Musical Tours: Participate in a music group that travels across the United States and abroad. Previous locations have included Singapore, Malaysia, Poland, Sweden, France, and more.
Festival of Christmas: Multiple music groups participate in this popular, large musical festival every year. You'll perform in Benson Great Hall, a premier performance venue with over 1,700 seats.
11
vocal or instrumental performance groups
26
full- and part-time faculty
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
FEB 27 2020
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
The recital will survey examples of oral history as captured in Negro Spirituals, art songs, and even gospel songs, covering the breadth of the American black experience over 400 years of history and tradition.
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.
