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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Academic Program & Ensembles

Undergraduate

Performing Arts Ensembles

  • University Choir
  • Bushnell Chorale
  • Bushnell Jazz Ensemble
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • The Grove Collective
  • Grove Live Production
Contact

Kelly Ballard, D.Min.
Associate Dean, School of Music & Performing Arts

541-684-7286
keballard@bushnell.edu

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Contact

Kelly Ballard, D.Min.
Associate Dean, School of Music & Performing Arts

541-684-7286
keballard@bushnell.edu

Music at BUSHNELL

Why Choose Bushnell’s School of Music & Performing Arts?

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!

Academic Program & Ensembles

Undergraduate

Performing Arts Ensembles

  • University Choir
  • Bushnell Chorale
  • Bushnell Jazz Ensemble
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • The Grove Collective
  • Grove Live Production

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School of Music & Performing Arts

 

Faculty

  • Kelly Ballard, D.Min. – Choral Studies
  • Nathan Poehlke, M.M. – Music Theory, Ear Training & Sightreading, Music Composition, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Instrumental Ensembles

Adjunct Faculty

  • Winston Arblaster, M.A.  –  Music Theory, Instrumental Ensembles
  • Robert Ashens, B.M. – Conducting
  • Gabe Buhler, M.A. – Worship Arts
  • Kristian Harrison, M.F.A., Th.M.  –  Theatre Arts
  • Enoch Howell, CTS-D – Music Technology
  • Lynn Kane, Ph.D. – Music History, Worship
  • Cathy Patton, B.A. – Flute
  • Jen Quinnelly, D.M.A. – Voice
  • Gerry Rempel, M.M. – Guitar, Bass Guitar
  • Matthew Taylor, M.M.  –  Instrumental Studies
  • Oscar Watson, B.A. – Drums
  • Emily Weinkauf Kidder, MBA.MB – Music Business, Piano
  • Sarah Wilfong, D.M.A. – Violin

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Mission

The mission of the School of Music and Performing Arts is to develop excellence in all students as they engage their musical expertise.  Students will flourish in their musical knowledge and skills in a dynamic and creative community.

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Meet the Dean

   Kelly Ballard, D.Min.

“Bushnell School of Music & Performing Arts is a creative, educational, spiritual community helping talent find opportunity. Bushnell music students grow in their musical craft, strengthen their leadership skills, and explore the depths of authentic faith.  They are equipped for a variety of professional roles including music business, worship arts, performance, composition, and production.”