BETHANY COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES SPRING 2025 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
LINDSBORG, KAN., JAN. 23, 2025 – The Bethany College Music Department is proud to announce its Spring 2025 schedule of musical events, which are free and open to the public.
This semester, the department continues its tradition of offering a wide variety of performances, from student and faculty recitals to large-scale ensemble concerts. These events provide opportunities for the Lindsborg community and surrounding areas to experience the vibrant cultural and artistic contributions of the college.
Highlights of the semester include guest artist Tony Lu, who will present a recital and lecture, collaborations with Midland and Augustana colleges, and the iconic performances of Handel's Messiah and Bach's St. Matthew Passion.
Below is the full schedule of events:
- Sunday, January 26, 3:00 p.m. – Messiah Rehearsals Begin, Presser Hall Auditorium
- Monday, January 27, 7:30 p.m. – Guest Artist Recital: Tony Lu, Pearson Chapel
- Tuesday, January 28, 2:30 p.m. – Post-Tonal Theory Lecture: Tony Lu, Pearson Chapel
- Tuesday, January 28, 7:00 p.m. – Bach Passion Rehearsals Begin, Presser Hall Auditorium
- Thursday, January 30 – Real Men Sing Festival
- Tuesday, February 18, 7:30 p.m. – Faculty Recital: Laura Black, violin, and Tyler Boehmer, organ, Pearson Chapel
- Tuesday, February 25, 2:30 p.m. – Department Recital, Pearson Chapel
- Friday, March 7, 7:30 p.m. – Joint Choir Concert with Midland University, Bethany Lutheran Church
- Tuesday, March 11, 2:30 p.m. – Department Recital, Pearson Chapel
- Thursday, March 27, 7:30 p.m. – Joint Choir Concert with Augustana College, Bethany Lutheran Church
- Sunday, April 6, 3:00 p.m. – Messiah Dress Rehearsal with Student Soloists, Presser Hall Auditorium
- Thursday, April 10, 2:30 p.m. – Messiah Soloists Performance Class, Pearson Chapel
- Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m. – Messiah Soloists Recital, Pearson Chapel
- Friday, April 11, 7:30 p.m. – Bach's St. Matthew Passion, Bethany Lutheran Church
- Sunday, April 13, 3:00 p.m. – Handel’s Messiah Performance, Presser Hall Auditorium
- Monday, April 21, 7:30 p.m. – Band and Orchestra Concert, Presser Hall Auditorium
- Tuesday, April 22, 2:30 p.m. – Department Recital, Pearson Chapel
- Sunday, April 27, 4:00 p.m. – Choir and Handbell Concert, Bethany Lutheran Church
Bethany College takes pride in fostering a community that celebrates music and the fine arts. These performances showcase the talents of our student musicians, faculty members, and visiting artists while reflecting our commitment to cultural enrichment.
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 online at bethanylb.edu and is located in Lindsborg, Kansas, the fine arts and crafts capital of the state.
