Music has played a central role in the life of Bethany College since its foundation in 1881. Many world renowned artists have traveled to Lindsborg to perform and teach. This rich tradition of musical excellence remains strong and vibrant to this very day. Whether you are an experienced musician or a musical novice, there is a place for you to flourish at Bethany.
Presser Hall Auditorium seats 1,900 with an additional 500 seating capacity on the stage. The hall's exceptional acoustics can support large choral/orchestral performances and solo recitals with equal clarity.
With classrooms, studios, practice rooms and music labs, the DeWitt Center for Music occupies the second and third floors of Presser Hall.
The instrumental music department is well equipped with instruments appropriate to the needs of band, orchestra, and jazz ensemble. Steel lockers are available for the protection and security of instruments. A new fully equipped computer laboratory includes the latest in computers, synthesizers and recording equipment.
Pipe organs: Bethany College has four organs on campus: an 80-rank, 4-manual Reuter in Presser Auditorium, two 2-manual pipe organs, one of which is a tracker, and a 6-rank portative organ.
Pianos: Teaching studios, classrooms and many practice rooms are equipped with grand pianos. Concert grand pianos include a 9'6" B
