By adding a music performance endorsement, you'll expand your creative abilities beyond your major. This endorsement allows you to receive academic credit for your participation in private music lessons, music ensembles, musical theatre, and opera productions. As you gain marketable skills suitable for diverse career paths, you’ll explore unique opportunities to perform with high-level ensembles, work with professional artists and conductors, and prepare for community and professional productions.
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Courses and skills
What skills will I develop?
Through your music performance endorsement, you’ll expand your love of music and cultivate diverse skills that will support your primary area of study.
Musical proficiency
You’ll learn the basics of professional music and theatre performance.
Time management
You’ll gain skills in discipline, organization, and dedication in musical practices and rehearsals.
Effective communication
You’ll learn how to effectively collaborate within a team in ensemble performances and productions.
Foundation in musical values
You’ll understand production values, scheduling, and stagecraft.
Creativity
You’ll exercise empathy and creativity in interpreting and expressing musical and theatrical works.
Academic plans
Map out your time at Bethel—from day one to your diploma. Your course schedule is designed to help you grow, gain skills, and become who you’re meant to be.
Learning opportunities
What experiences will I have?
Hands-on learning is at the core of all Bethel majors. That means you’ll find numerous opportunities to immerse yourself in our vibrant musical community and gain hands-on experiences that shape you into a skilled and versatile musician.
Performance opportunities
Regularly perform in several home events like Festival of Christmas, Classics in the Great Hall, and Jazz in the Great Hall. You’ll perform regularly in our Benson Great Hall, a premier venue in the Twin Cities metro.
Collaborative environment
The endorsement offers opportunities to perform with high-level ensembles and receive top-notch professional instruction tailored to your musical development.
Study abroad
Participate in music ensembles that travel across the United States and abroad. Previous locations have included Singapore, Malaysia, Poland, Sweden, France, and more.
Real-world impact
How will this endorsement help my career goals?
The music performance endorsement equips you with professional performance skills and experiences, enhancing your marketability in various career fields.
Performance opportunities
With four years of college music lessons and performance, you’ll increase your chances of participating in professional and community theater productions.
Teaching and mentoring
Your experience will prepare you for roles in music education and instruction, where you can inspire and guide the next generation of musicians.
Music opportunities
Explore opportunities in music production, directions, event management, and music education.
Community engagement
Contribute to cultural enrichment through local performances and outreach programs.
Start your journey
Explore Bethel for yourself
Visiting campus is the best way to learn about Bethel and our majors. As you try out academic and campus life at Bethel, you can attend a class, chat with students, meet professors and coaches, tour campus, and get a taste of life in our program.
Faculty mentors
Meet your professors
You’ll learn alongside faculty who are distinguished scholars and faithful Christians. They’ll know you by name and invest in your success.
Kevin Shull
Adjunct Instructor of Music, Director of the Handbell Ensemble and Manager of Music Organizations
Accessible education
Tuition and financial aid
We want you to understand from the beginning what a Bethel education costs. That’s why we made it simple. Beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, tuition for the College of Arts & Sciences will be $25,990—down from $44,050. This more accurately reflects what you can expect to pay, empowering you to make informed decisions and become who you're meant to be.
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Find your fit
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This flexible minor will complement almost any major you choose. But here are a few examples:
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