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Music

Department Chair: Edward Turley

Faculty: David Arnott, Brian Campbell, James Dennihan, Richard Dirlam, Ann DuHamel, Carolyn Finley, Julie Hanson Geist, Michael Holland, Willem Ibes, Kim Kasling, Patricia Kent, Rita Knuesel, Robert Koopmann OSB, Terri Larson Krubsack, Lucia Magney, Kimberle Plante, Michelle Plombon, Maureen Putnam, Daniel Rassier, O. Nicholas Raths, David Singley, Axel Theimer, Bruce Thornton, Edward Turley, Gregory Walker, Philip Welter, Dale White, Robert Whitney, Mark Yannie

The music department seeks to broaden the cultural horizons of the students of Saint Benedict's and Saint John's, convinced that society's highest aspirations languish without musical creativity. Performance is at the heart of the music program. Band, orchestra, ensembles, and a variety of choirs present formal opportunities for students to develop their own musical abilities and to take delight in the creativity of others. One-on-one private studio lessons and a number of core fine arts courses invite all students to explore the discipline of music and its contribution to world cultures.

Students majoring in music develop knowledge and skill in the basic elements of music. They undertake an integrated study of the historical evolution of these basic elements and, in their own right, learn to use this knowledge verbally, aurally and in performance. The major combines intensive personal study of a major instrument with strong collaboration with faculty members and student peers in studio performance classes and weekly recitals.