Choral Ensembles
Private Vocal Study with Dr. Holly Swartzendruber.
Choir Tours led by Dr. Russell Adrian. The Bethel College Concert Choir is the premiere touring ensemble featuring annual Spring Break Tours throughout the United States and a European Choir Tour every four years.
Musical Theatre has a prominent role at Bethel College, with a musical or opera performed every year since 1955. Productions are featured at Fall Fest on even years and alternate to March the following academic year.
Music in Worship occurs weekly during Wednesday Chapel services. Students have opportunities to lead music on the campus ministries worship team or by singing in Chapel Choir.
Masterworks is a long-standing May tradition. Masterworks brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members to perform large choral-orchestral works.
Chamber Music is a featured element of music-making at Bethel College. Over the years, many small groups have formed based on the interests of students. Two of our longest standing chamber groups, Open Road and Woven, are student-led a cappella ensembles. In addition, Chamber Singers is an elite chamber choir that focuses on early music and works from the 20th/21st century.
Choral and Vocal Alumni have had significant success in the music profession. Bethel College graduates use their music degrees as music educators (elementary through collegiate), performers, and in ways to augment their careers.
Chapel Choir
Chapel Choir is open to all singers, both beginners and those with experience, with no audition required. This ensemble performs in Bethel College chapel services and joins Concert Choir for selected campus concerts such as Bethel Sings and Masterworks.
Concert Choir
Concert Choir is the premier touring vocal ensemble at Bethel College, representing the institution with campus performances, concerts in local churches and annual multi-state tours. Every four years, the choir travels internationally to Europe. The Concert Choir joins with all choirs for the performance of larger works during Masterworks. This choral ensemble is open by audition and it is anticipated that singers will make a minimum commitment of one academic year to the ensemble.
Chamber Singers
Chamber Singers is an advanced vocal ensemble that primarily performs early music and works from the 20th/21st century. A commitment to high standards and hard work is essential for participation in this choral ensemble. Chamber Singers is open only by audition, with singers asked to commit a minimum of one academic year to the ensemble. In addition, participants are expected to hold membership in the Concert Choir.
Music Alumni
Many Bethel graduates have had significant success in the music profession, attending graduate schools and/or serving as music teachers, from kindergarten through college (and beyond).
Learn More
For more information, contact Russell Adrian, Director of Choral Activities and Associate Professor of Music.