Department of Music

Faculty:

Reginald L. Klopfenstein, D.Mus.

Robert Rhein, D.M.A.

Vicky T. Warkentien, D.M.M.

Majors:

Music (General)

Music Education

Choral & General

Instrumental & General

Choral, General & Instrumental

Music Performance

Voice

Piano

Instrumental

Department Mission

The Music Department at Bethel strives to bring each of its students to an understanding of the pedagogical, historical, and theoretical aspects of musical performance while striving to the highest levels of technical and artistic development in the teaching and performing of music.

Believing music to be a gift which reflects God’s goodness to us, we seek to foster musical and spiritual growth in a nurturing environment for all members of the university community and the community at large. We strive to prepare qualified individuals for servant leadership in music education, performance, and church music.

The goals and objectives:

1. A comprehensive knowledge of representative achievements in music history, theory, performance and pedagogy.
2. A high level of performance skill on applied instruments and/or voice.
3. An understanding and appreciation of music as a cultural influence.
4. Awareness of music and worship in a global community.
5. Familiarity with music technology.
6. An awareness of health and safety in music as they pertain to becoming a musician/performer/teacher.

Department Distinctives:

1. Entering students must apply for admission to the music program and audition in the proposed principal performance area.
2. Each major or minor must enroll in Class Piano (MUAP141) for completion of the piano proficiency requirement or be able to display proficiency.
3. Each major or minor takes an applied examination (jury) at the end of each semester.
4. Each major must apply for upper division study (optional for General Music) before the second semester sophomore jury. Status will be determined after that jury.
5. Major Ensemble credit is given for Concert Choir, Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble.
6. We are accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).