BETHANY COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES TWO UPCOMING CONCERTS

March 31, 2023

Lindsborg, KS - The Bethany College Music Department is pleased to present two upcoming instrumental concerts featuring outstanding high school music programs across Kansas. 


On April 13th, the Bethany College Symphonic Band, Bethany Jazz Ensemble, and Wichita East High School Varsity Band will perform under the direction of Keith Dodson, Assistant Professor of Music at Bethany College, Jacob Andres, and Maranda Wilson. The concert will be held at 7:00 PM in Presser Hall and is free and open to the public. 


On April 14th, the Bethany College Symphony Orchestra and Manhattan High School Chamber Orchestra will perform under the direction of Dodson and Cody Toll. The concert will also be held at 7:00 PM in Presser Hall and is free and open to the public. 

"I’m so excited to welcome two of Kansas’ outstanding music programs to Bethany campus to join our students and community members!" says Dodson. 


These concerts are sure to be an exceptional musical experience, showcasing the talent and dedication of these gifted young musicians. 



Bethany College, established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881, is a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The mission of Bethany College is to educate, develop, and challenge individuals to reach for truth and excellence as they lead lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who walk alongside them as they discover, explore, and navigate the path to their purpose. Bethany College is on the Web at www.bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state. 

 


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