Music
Major & Minor
The School of Music and Performing Arts is a creative, educational, spiritual community helping talent find opportunity.
Students receive fundamental musical knowledge, practical experience, and leadership skills which prepare them for professional roles in Worship Arts, Production, Performance, Music Business, and Composition. Students are also prepared for advanced study at the graduate level.
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Bushnell chorale !*!*!*!
Contact
Kelly Ballard, D.Min.
Associate Dean, School of Music & Performing Arts
541-684-7286
kballard@bushnell.edu
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Musical Groups
Instrumental Ensemble
Chamber Ensemble
University Choir
Bushnell Chorale
The Grove Collective
Pep Band
Contact
Kelly Ballard, D.Min.
Associate Dean, School of Music & Performing Arts
541-684-7286
kballard@bushnell.edu
Why Choose Bushnell?
The School of Music and Performing Arts is unique because it builds all of its music, business, and technology majors on a solid theoretical/practical musical core. Students who love music love Bushnell. Students often say that it is the non-hierarchical, cooperative, spiritual community that helps them flourish.
Competent and caring School of Music and Performing Arts staff and faculty teach a rigorous program that maximizes their remarkable experience and education through coursework, practicums, internships, and capstones. Students get to do and learn what they love most!
Program Overview
Concentrations
- Worship Arts
- Production
- Composition
- Performance
- Music Business
- Non-Music Degree
Program Objectives
Graduates of this program will possess:
- a thorough working knowledge of music
- highly developed performance and production skills
- refined leadership skills
- training as a worship leader, performing artist or technician, businessperson, composer
Highlighted Courses
Music 225 The Worshipping CommunityÂ
Personal calling is understood in the context of the purpose, places, and practice of the corporate worshipping community. Various styles, traditions, and expressions of worship arts are explored through theory and practice.
Music 240 The Christian Artist Â
The role of the artist is examined through the lens of scripture and history. The student will gain insight on how to thrive as a Christian artist.
MUS 101 Music Theory Â
 Both linear and aesthetic, mathematical and interpretive, Music Theory is the celebrated core course for all serious students of music. Music Theory lays the foundation for all of the music major concentrations by teaching key musical fundamental components.Â
Career Opportunities
Careers with a Bachelor’s degree in Music include:
- Worship Pastor/Leader
- Artist Manager
- Booking Agent
- Arranger
- Composer
- Audio Engineer
- Creative Arts Director
- Concert Promotions
- Retail Sales Management
- Business Manager
- Director of Publicity
- Publicist
- Advertising Account Executive
- Marketing Representative
- Merchandiser
- Tour Coordinator
- Road Manager
- Sales Executive
Internship Sites
Practical experience is found in professional music venues, churches, touring, and production companies.
Life After Graduation
A sampling of where our graduates are employed include:
- Bushnell University
- Churches
- Brinoch (musical production firm)
Life at Bushnell
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Meet the Faculty
Emily Weinkauf Kidder, MBA.MB Program Faculty
“Bushnell University Music Business is a safe place to learn, grow, be challenged in one’s understanding while being surrounded and guided by supportive faculty who are passionate about their field. Bushnell Music Business students will receive a foundational core education, choice in their unique pathways, and individualized practical training and application through creative approaches that meet their needs.
Bushnell Music Business strives with intention to inspire lifelong learners to reach their personal and professional goals, connect to the community of industry professionals, and choose to be a light where they are called to serve.”
The School of Music & Performing Arts Faculty
Kelly Ballard, D.Min.   Gene Chin, D.M.A.   Emily Weinkauf Kidder, MBA.MB   Nathan Poehlke, M.M.