The Arts are a big part of Bethany! Our students are always at work on a theatre production, a new choral piece, or their latest still life drawing.
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We value your talent! Whether it’s theatre, music, or any type of visual or media art, we want you to fill out a form to be recruited!
Be recruited for Music, Theatre, Visual and Media Arts. Scholarships available.
Art, Music, and Theatre Facilities
Our commitment to the arts is reflected in the quality of our facilities. Most of these are housed in the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, but others are found around campus.
Chapel Organ
The organ, designed by Lynn Dobson in consultation with chapel organist Arlene Hilding, was built in 1979. At that time, the organ consisted of 19
Painting Studio
The Painting Studio is located on the second floor of the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center. Painting students work in large, airy, naturally-lit classrooms. Each student
Scene Shop
Located backstage in the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center, scenery and props for the year’s productions are constructed, painted, and assembled onstage for the college’s award-winning
Sigurd K. Lee Theater
Bethany’s 262-seat theater is large enough for a variety of shows and other functions, yet small enough to maintain a comfortable feel. You won’t be
Film Viewing Room
The Film Viewing Room is located on the lower level of Honsey Hall.
Band Room
The Band Room is located in the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center. This room buzzes with activity throughout the year with concert band, jazz band, chamber orchestra,
Drawing Room
The Drawing Room is located on the second floor of the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center and is equipped with angled tables, tall stools, and large windows for
Black Box Theater
The Black Box Theater is the theatre department’s green room, rehearsal space for acting and choreography, theatre classroom space, and a black box theater for
Anna John Silber Recital Hall
The Anna John Siber Recital Hall is located inside the Ylvisaker Fine Arts Center. It hosts smaller recitals and is used regularly for choir practice, theatre, art history,
Department Directory
Bethany has a great team of faculty and staff committed to creating a fulfilling and educational experience for students of art, music, theatre, and speech. Please let us know if you have any questions about opportunities and events at Bethany! You can also view the studio art department, media arts department, music department, on theatre department individually.
| Name | Title | Office / Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bethel Balge YFAC 205 507-344-7366 | Lessons Instructor, Music | YFAC 205 507-344-7366 |
 | Barb Becker YFAC 111 | Instructor - Lessons (instrument), Music | YFAC 111 |
 | Evan Bierer | Instruction: Private, Music | |
 | Tom Bierer | Instruction: Private, Music | |
 | Peter Bloedel YFAC 208 507-344-7369 | Professor, Theatre | YFAC 208 507-344-7369 |
 | Mark DeGarmeaux ML 115 507-344-7429 | Professor, ReligionChapel Organist, Academic AffairsInstruction: Organ, Music | ML 115 507-344-7429 |
 | Ben Faugstad YFAC 213 507-344-7372 | Assistant Professor, Music | YFAC 213 507-344-7372 |
 | Will Frame | Lessons Instructor, Music | |
 | Ann Fredrickson YFAC 204 507-344-7580 | Adjunct Faculty, MusicChoraliers Director, MusicDirector - Handbells, MusicMary Martha Singers Director, MusicInstruction: Voice, Music | YFAC 204 507-344-7580 |
 | Jenny Haugen YFAC 204 507-344-7365 | Instruction: Voice, Music | YFAC 204 507-344-7365 |
 | Benji Inniger MH 305 507-344-7335 | Associate Professor, Theatre | MH 305 507-344-7335 |
 | Jason Jaspersen YFAC 212 507-344-7364 | Associate Professor, Studio Art | YFAC 212 507-344-7364 |
 | Emily Kimball YFAC 100 507-344-7371 | Adjunct Faculty, Theatre | YFAC 100 507-344-7371 |
 | Cynthia Krause | Lessons Instructor, Music | |
 | Dennis Marzolf YFAC 209 507-344-7370 | Professor, Music | YFAC 209 507-344-7370 |
 | Laura Matzke YFAC 102 507-344-7748 | Instruction: Organ, Piano, Voice, Music | YFAC 102 507-344-7748 |
 | Peter McGuire | Lessons Instructor, Music | |
 | Johnathan Moeller | Lessons Instructor, Music | |
 | Dave Urness | Instruction: String, Music | |
 | Greg Vandermause HH 248 507-344-7742 | Manager, KTVManager - Production Studio, Stone Path StudiosAdjunct Faculty, Media Arts | HH 248 507-344-7742 |
 | Mark Wamma | Instruction: String, Music | |
 | Nick Wayne YFAC 204 507-344-7000 | Adjunct Faculty, Music | YFAC 204 507-344-7000 |
 | Philip Wels | Supervisor Scene Shop, Theatre | |
 | Denice Woller MH 306 507-344-7860 | Adjunct Faculty, Studio Art | MH 306 507-344-7860 |
Mark DeGarmeauxProfessor, Religion
Chapel Organist, Academic Affairs
Instruction: Organ, Music
ML 115
507-344-7429
Ann FredricksonAdjunct Faculty, Music
Choraliers Director, Music
Director - Handbells, Music
Mary Martha Singers Director, Music
Instruction: Voice, Music
YFAC 204
507-344-7580
Greg VandermauseManager, KTV
Manager - Production Studio, Stone Path Studios
Adjunct Faculty, Media Arts
HH 248
507-344-7742