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Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts
The Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts (BCAPA) was founded in 1996 when Bethel College, the Newton (Kan.) community and its neighbors acted on a need to provide increased opportunities for music instruction for students of all ages. The Academy of Music, including a Suzuki school for string instruction, opened its doors to 70 students. The name was changed to the Academy of Performing Arts when dance instruction was added in fall 2004. The Academy currently serves more than 250 students representing more than 200 families from Newton and the Wichita metropolitan area and Bethel and Hesston colleges. There are two locations for instruction: 123 E. Broadway in downtown Newton and the Bethel College Fine Arts Center.
Mission
To provide quality instruction in music and dance in a caring and professional environment to individuals of all ages and ability without regard to age, ethnicity or ability to pay.
Departments
- Traditional Music Lessons, most of which are taught at the Bethel College Fine Arts Center
- Department of Suzuki Strings (located at 123 E. Broadway)
- Dance Education (located at 123 E. Broadway)
- Early Childhood Education (located at 123 E. Broadway)
Fall Courses
To view the entire list of fall courses, download the course catalog of BCAPA courses (PDF).
Special Classes
- Hip Hop Artist Olney Edmondson coming Dec. 12-14. Read more about Master Classes and Hip Hop Choreography.
Scholarship Application
If you would like to request tuition assistance in order to participate in any BCAPA course, please download and complete the Scholarship Application Form.
Contact Information
Donald Kehrberg, Ed.D., director
Bethel College Academy of Performing Arts
123 E. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-4902
bcapa@sbcglobal.net