Bethel College Music Department

Bethel College Music Department Bethel College is a Mennonite college in North Newton, KS which has a strong music tradition. Ensembles are open to all students to join.

Bethel College has a strong music tradition and offers a variety of music opportunities for all students. We offer music degrees in performance and music education as well as a music minor. Instrumental ensembles include the Bethel College Wind Ensemble, Philharmonia Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Jazz Combo. Choral ensembles include the Bethel College Concert Choir, Men's Ensemble, Women's Chorus, and the student-led a capella groups Open Road and Woven.

🚨 Deadline Alert 🚨Last day to register for our upcoming Pep Band Day is TODAY!It's going to be a blast so don't miss out...
09/04/2026

🚨 Deadline Alert 🚨
Last day to register for our upcoming Pep Band Day is TODAY!
It's going to be a blast so don't miss out!

🎶 Something's cooking 🎶 up for Fall Fest! We're excited to announce the cast members of our fall musical production of "...
09/01/2026

🎶 Something's cooking 🎶 up for Fall Fest! We're excited to announce the cast members of our fall musical production of "The Spitfire Grill" - congrats to all who auditioned!

Be sure to catch this heartwarming and inspirational musical tale of redemption, perseverance, and family!

3 weeks until 🎶 Thresher Pep Band Day 🎶Inviting all high school students to come experience game day with the Thresher S...
08/22/2026

3 weeks until 🎶 Thresher Pep Band Day 🎶

Inviting all high school students to come experience game day with the Thresher Sound Athletic Band! Bring your friends and come ready to play your instruments, cheer on the Threshers, and have a great time!

Sign up using the QR code! No registration fee - it's FREE!

Email Dr. Jonathan Poquette ([email protected]) with questions

Come audition for our fall musical - The Prom! Auditions for this joyful musical comedy are this Thursday and Friday, Au...
08/19/2026

Come audition for our fall musical - The Prom! Auditions for this joyful musical comedy are this Thursday and Friday, Aug. 20 and 21, at 6:30pm in Krehbiel Auditorium. Sign up outside of FAC 143 (choir room)!

Welcome back, Threshers! We're so excited for this semester's events - looking forward to seeing you all there!
08/18/2026

Welcome back, Threshers! We're so excited for this semester's events - looking forward to seeing you all there!

Our first event of the fall semester is quickly approaching - mark your calendars for the music department faculty showc...
08/18/2026

Our first event of the fall semester is quickly approaching - mark your calendars for the music department faculty showcase recital, Friday, Aug. 28, at 7pm in the Admin Building Chapel!

Reception to follow after the recital!

Inviting all soprano/alto voices to audition for our student-led a ca****la group, Woven! Auditions are Tuesday, August ...
08/17/2026

Inviting all soprano/alto voices to audition for our student-led a ca****la group, Woven! Auditions are Tuesday, August 18 at 7pm in FAC 143 (choir room).

Contact Dr. Russell Adrian if you have questions - [email protected]

Inviting all bass/tenor voices on campus to audition for our student-led a ca****la group, Open Road! Auditions are Wedn...
08/17/2026

Inviting all bass/tenor voices on campus to audition for our student-led a ca****la group, Open Road! Auditions are Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 7pm in FAC 143 (choir room).

Please contact Dr. Russell Adrian with questions - [email protected]

Come join our choirs! Auditions last no longer than 12 minutes. Sign up for an audition outside of FAC 143 (choir room),...
08/17/2026

Come join our choirs! Auditions last no longer than 12 minutes. Sign up for an audition outside of FAC 143 (choir room), and bring a friend!

Email Dr. Russell Adrian with questions - [email protected]

Wishing the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps all the best as they begin their 2026 competitive season! See you again next spr...
07/05/2026

Wishing the Crossmen Drum & Bugle Corps all the best as they begin their 2026 competitive season! See you again next spring!

THANK YOU to everyone that came out to our premiere show last night at Bethel College!

We are so grateful for Bethel College and the North Newton community for their hospitality all spring training long!

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300 E 27th Street
North Newton, KS
67117

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