College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University

Music Department

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37 South College Avenue
St. Joseph,Minnesota 56374
320-363-2132
admissions@csbsju.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Arts (Liturgical Music) Bachelor of Arts (Music Composition) Bachelor of Arts (Music Education) Bachelor of Arts (Music Studies) Bachelor of Arts (Performance)

Our music department offers opportunities to student musicians across all disciplines — taught by exceptional faculty in world-class facilities. Together, we prepare dynamic leaders for the modern musical community. No matter your interests — vocal or instrumental, jazz or classical — we have opportunities that will let you stretch yourself musically. We have the facilities, the environment and the community to support your musical interests. Our philosophy is "Find Your Music Within."

Faculty Info:

Dr. David Arnott, Department Chair Kelly Brueske, Department Coordinator Dr. David Arnott, Upper Strings/Instrumental Techniques/Chamber Ensembles Dr. Rachel Brandwein, Harp Prof. Brendon Bushman, Oboe Prof. Scott Campbell, Symphonic Band Dr. Patti Cudd, Percussion/Percussion Ensemble Dr. Jacob Grewe, Euphonium/Tuba Prof. Maia Hamann, Bassoon Prof. Peter Johnson, Jazz Ensemble/Jazz Combo/Drum Set Prof. Carson King-Fournier, Trombone/Jazz Combo Dr. Jenna McBride-Harris, Horn Prof. Tara Meade, Flute Dr. O. Nicholas Raths, Guitar/Guitar Ensemble/Theory Labs Dr. Lindsay Schlemmer, Cello Dr. Joshua Schwalbach, Double Bass/Viola da Gamba/Chamber Ensembles Dr. Bruce Thornton, Woodwinds/Instrumental Techniques Dr. Elizabeth York, Violin Dr. Justin T. Zanchuk, Wind Ensemble/Brass Choir/Brass/Brass Methods/Instrumental Conducting Dr. Peter J. Durow, All-College Choir Dr. Carolyn Finley, Voice/Opera/Special Studies Dr. Marcie Hagen Givens, Voice Dr. Patricia Kent, Voice Dr. Axel Theimer, Chamber Choir/Men's Chorus/Choral Conducting Techniques/Special Studies Dr. Susan Vollbrecht, Music Education/Women's Choir Paul John Rudoi, St. John's Boys' Choir Prof. Lisa Drontle, Piano/Class Piano Dr. Amy Grinsteiner, Piano Dr. Kim Kasling, Organ/Liturgical Music Fr. Robert Koopmann, OSB, Piano Dr. Yauheniya Trubnikava, Piano Dr. Edward Turley, Piano/Music Appreciation Dr. Brian Campbell, Theory/Composition/Theory Labs/Electronic Music/Music Appreciation Dr. David Dies, Theory/Composition/Music History/Electronic Music Dr. O. Nicholas Raths, Theory Labs Dr. Susan Vollbrecht, Music Pedagogy

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