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Our instrumental ensembles take the stage at the end of the week this week! Head on out to the Everest-Rohrer to hear so...
10/19/2026

Our instrumental ensembles take the stage at the end of the week this week! Head on out to the Everest-Rohrer to hear some excellent tunes on Thursday and Friday, October 22nd and 23rd at 7:00 pm!

10/15/2026

See you tonight at 7:30pm in our Everest-Rohrer Auditorium!!

Our instrumental ensembles take the stage at the end of the week next week! Head on out to the Everest-Rohrer to hear so...
10/13/2026

Our instrumental ensembles take the stage at the end of the week next week! Head on out to the Everest-Rohrer to hear some excellent tunes on Thursday and Friday, October 22nd and 23rd at 7:00 pm!

Next Thursday kicks off our fall concert series! The choral ensembles would love to have you join us to experience “For ...
10/05/2026

Next Thursday kicks off our fall concert series! The choral ensembles would love to have you join us to experience “For Mere Love!”

Last week, our campus hosted students from Jimtown Elementary for an event called Baugo Promise, where they learned from...
09/29/2026

Last week, our campus hosted students from Jimtown Elementary for an event called Baugo Promise, where they learned from and interacted with education majors and got excited about the opportunity to be a college student in the future. Our music education majors were a crucial part of this event and we’re so proud of the mini lessons they taught the students!

We had the pleasure of a visit by former artist-in-residence and piano professor, Marilynn Ham, on campus recently. Mari...
09/22/2026

We had the pleasure of a visit by former artist-in-residence and piano professor, Marilynn Ham, on campus recently. Marilynn was and is such an integral part of the Bethel Music Department and it was a blessing to hear her play and speak to our students!

Our University Choir had their Choir Retreat this past weekend where they got to continue working on Music for the semes...
09/18/2026

Our University Choir had their Choir Retreat this past weekend where they got to continue working on Music for the semester and get to know each other better!! We are very excited for the music we get to share with you all at our Choir Concerts this Fall and Christmas!!

We have another wonderful faculty introduction! Kathryn Holtgren is a music writer and arranger, vocalist, and choir dir...
09/15/2026

We have another wonderful faculty introduction! Kathryn Holtgren is a music writer and arranger, vocalist, and choir director with experience in higher education, private music instruction, secondary education, and church ministry. She is passionate about helping students discover and develop their musical gifts through excellent instruction, artistic expression, mentorship, and meaningful performance experiences.

Kathryn holds a Master of Music degree from Indiana University South Bend, where her final project featured a composition recital of her original musical works. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Church Music from Bethel (College) University.

Her professional experience has included serving at Bethel University as a Director of the Women’s Chorale and Adjunct Voice Instructor.

Kathryn has also taught piano and voice privately to children, youth, and adults, developing individualized instruction based on each student’s goals, experience, and learning style. Her years of teaching included Penn High School, where she provided vocal coaching and prepared students for solo and ensemble competition.

In addition to her educational work, Kathryn has served as a choir director and worship arts director at St. Mark Missionary Church, creating original music and creative performances for children, youth and adults.

Across her career, Kathryn brings together musical excellence, creativity, teaching, worship leadership, and a genuine commitment to mentoring others. Her areas of expertise include voice and piano instruction, choral conducting, music theory and musicianship, worship leadership, vocal performance, composition, ensemble rehearsal techniques, and student mentoring.

We’d like to introduce you to another new face in the Music and Theatre Department!Nikki Allred Boyd is excited to begin...
09/08/2026

We’d like to introduce you to another new face in the Music and Theatre Department!

Nikki Allred Boyd is excited to begin her journey with the Bethel University Fine Arts program as dance faculty. Originally from Lovington, New Mexico, Nikki received her BFA in dance at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas. After graduating, she moved to New York City to pursue a career in musical theatre. She worked for several regional theatres throughout the country performing various musical productions. Some of her favorites include 42nd Street
(Fireside Theatre, Broadway Palm), Singin’ in the Rain, (The Fulton Opera House, Maltz Jupiter Theatre), Carousel (Actors’ Playhouse, Cumberland County Playhouse), and A Chorus Line (Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Stage Door Theatre). After settling in southeastern Florida, she continued her professional career but began branching out into teaching and choreography. While working for Pine Crest Preparatory School as a dance and theatre teacher, Nikki also
choreographed and directed several musicals including Kiss Me, Kate, High School Musical, Meet Me in St. Louis, and Grease. Off-campus, she also choreographed Saturday Night Fever
(Lake Worth Playhouse), and Ruthless (Actors’ Playhouse). In the summers, she continued her education by attending the Lester Horton Pedagogy Workshop for two sessions at Alvin Ailey studios and graduate school at the Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, Florida. In May of 2021, she graduated with her Master’s of Fine Arts in Choreography. After writing her thesis on
the phenomenon of interruption in performance, she explored other dance writing opportunities. In September of 2021, Nikki had a published article on the NDEO website that was later added to the Alvin Ailey archives. She currently resides with her husband and son in Sister Lakes, Michigan. www.nikkiallredboyd.com

We’re pleased to introduce the new director of the Worship Collective, Pagel Williams! Here’s what he has to say about h...
09/01/2026

We’re pleased to introduce the new director of the Worship Collective, Pagel Williams! Here’s what he has to say about his musical journey.

For over two decades, worship has shaped my journey with Christ and my development as a vocalist, drummer, and worship leader. A Chicago native, I was raised by Director Karen Williams, who led choirs at the University of Chicago, and Pastor Pagel Williams Sr. of Glorious Life Worship Center in Blue Island, Illinois, where dance, choir, worship teams, and artistic expression were integral to my formation. My musical journey also includes classical studies at Morgan Park High School and formative experiences at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana, including its Gospel Choir. I am blessed to share life and ministry with my wife, Sarah, and our three children, Kehlani, Pagel III, and Kaleena, who are a meaningful part of my journey. I am grateful for the opportunity to invest in the next generation, helping students cultivate their gifts while discovering how worship and the arts can serve God’s greater work of forming disciples.

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Mishawaka, IN
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