A rich tradition in music is reflected in the number of activities available for student participation. Four choral groups, four bands, a chamber orchestra, and a hand bell choir offer group musical experiences. Vocal and instrumental lessons offer opportunities for individual advancement.
We believe that music is a gift from God. We use that gift to reflect His glory, and to touch the lives of those around us. We believe and have seen the power of music to comfort, inspire, and to give expression to our deepest emotions. We have made use of music in its noblest calling as a bearer and servant of the good news of life and salvation in Christ. For all of those reasons music has been, and will remain, close to the heart of Bethany.
Choral Music
Bethany has three choirs which perform at special events and on music tours. Choraliers is a lyric-theatre performance group which
Instrumental Music
Bethany has numerous opportunities in instrumental music. If you’d like to join one of these groups, please contact the director
Bethany named All-Steinway School
All-Steinway Schools demonstrate a commitment to excellence by providing their students and faculties with the best equipment possible for the study of music.
Music Coursework and Programs
Music Facilities
Anna John Silber Recital Hall
The Anna John Siber Recital Hall is located inside the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center. It hosts smaller recitals and is used regularly for choir practice, theatre, art history,
Band Room
The Band Room is located in the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center. This room buzzes with activity throughout the year with concert band, jazz band, chamber orchestra,
Chapel Organ
The organ, designed by Lynn Dobson in consultation with chapel organist Arlene Hilding, was built in 1979. At that time, the organ consisted of 19
Connect with Us
Making music is our passion and our calling. We’d love to share it with you. Please contact us with your questions about music opportunities and events at Bethany! More information is available on the Music Department page.
Ben FaugstadAssociate Professor - Music
YFAC 213
507-344-7372
- Music Skills I
- Music Skills II
- Concert Choir
- Concert Band
- Chamber Orchestra
- Drumline
- Jazz Ensemble
- Instruction I-Organ
- Music Theory III
- Music Skills III
- Music Skills IV
- Music History I: Middle Ages & Renaissance
- Hymnody and Liturgics
- Instruction II-Instrument
- Instrumental Conducting
- Instrumental Pedagogy
- Instruction III-Organ
- Recital
- Topic: Film Scoring
- Instruction IV-Piano
Ann FredricksonAdjunct Faculty
Choraliers Director
Director - Handbells
Mary Martha Singers Director
Lessons Instructor
YFAC 204
507-344-7580
- Music Fundamentals
- Music Appreciation
- Choraliers
- Concert Choir
- Mary Martha Singers
- Handbells
- Instruction I-Voice
- Music History I: Middle Ages & Renaissance
- Music History II: Baroque & Classical Eras
- Instruction II-Voice
- Music History III: Romantic & ModrnEras
- Vocal Pedagogy and Literature
- Instruction III-Voice
- Opera and Lyric Theatre
- World Music
- Recital
- Topic: Film Scoring
- Instruction IV-Voice
- Music Internship
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