Bethany College distinguished music faculty have been trained at some of the finest music schools in the world. Many maintain active performing careers in addition to their busy teaching schedules. Within a community of faith and creative learning, they seek to cultivate musical excellence and promote spiritual and intellectual growth.

Ensemble Directors
Jared Chase, D.M.A. - Symphonic Band, Brass Ensemble, Blue Dozen, Jazz Ensemble
Richard Koshgarian, D.M.A. - Bethany/Lindsborg Orchestra
Dean Kranzler - Percussion Ensemble
Daniel Masterson, D.M.A. - Chapel Choir
Melody Steed, D.M.A. - Handbell Ensembles
Jeffery Wall, D.M.A. - College Choir, Chamber Choir, Men's Ensemble, Oratorio Society

Music Education
Jared Chase, D.M.A. - Conducting, Instrumental Methods
Susan Higbee - String Methods
Dean Kranzler- Percussion Methods
Lisa Simmelink - Elementary Methods
Jay Steinberg - Woodwind Methods
Doug Talbott - Brass Methods, Marching Band Techniques, Secondary Methods
Jeffery Wall, D.M.A. - Conducting, Vocal/Choral Methods

Brass and Percussion
Jared Chase, D.M.A. - Trumpet
Richard Koshgarian, D.M.A. - Trombone
Dean Kranzler- Percussion
Blair Martin - Euphonium/Tuba
Roger Thorstenberg - Horn

Woodwinds
Scott Oakes - Bassoon
Lindsay Modin - Oboe
Paula Patterson - Flute
Jay Steinberg - Clarinet/Saxophone

Keyboard
Genevieve Bishop - Piano, Department Accompanist
Mark Peters - Class Piano
Daniel Masterson, D.M.A. - Piano, Class Piano
Melody Steed, D.M.A. - Organ, Class Piano

Strings
Andrew Book - Cello/Double Bass
Susan Higbee - Strings Methods
Steve Jirak - Guitar
Richard Koshgarian, D.M.A. - Orchestra
Joey Menninga - Violin/Viola

Voice
Leah Ann Anderson - Voice
Stephanie Gerry - Soprano
Jeffery Wall, D.M.A. - Tenor, Baritone/Bass

Music History and Theory
Daniel Masterson, D.M.A. - Theory, Counterpoint, 20th Century Music
Melody Steed, D.M.A. - Theory, Sacred Music, Music History
Jeffery Wall, D.M.A. - Aural skills

Administrative Assistant
Molly Perez