Find your music within.
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.
Why Study Music at CSB/SJU?
- Outstanding faculty of practicing musicians.
- Student ensembles tour nationally and internationally.
- Many opportunities to double major.
- Workshops in popular music topics such as song writing and composing for video games.
- A quarter of all CSB/SJU students are in music classes or ensembles each semester.
Program Overview
- Music Major with concentrations in Music Education (Instrumental or Vocal), Performance, Composition, Liturgical Music, and Music Studies.
- Outstanding musical facilities for performance and pedagogy.
- Excellent music library collection.
- Successful graduates.
- Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
Meet the Profs
While committed to teaching and creating music, the music faculty are also accomplished performers.
FacultyBe in the Know
Application to the Music Major, Student Handbook, Music Library Resources, Student Performance Series
Prospective and Current Student ResourcesLife as a Music Major
Educating all students (not just majors and minors) through music courses, ensembles, and lessons.
Learning OutcomesMusic Scholarships
Scholarship Application Information
The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University invite incoming musicians to apply for a music scholarship recognizing their musical abilities. In order to be eligible for this scholarship, students must first apply and be accepted for admission.
Scholarship Compliance Letter
Music scholarship compliance requirements.
Music Majors After Graduation
Music Department News
All Keyed Up for Christmas
New Holiday Album from Amy Grinsteiner
Solo piano arrangements by Dennis Alexander.
“Unable to travel home to Montana for Christmas in 2020, I made a CD to send to my family of favorite arrangements by my former teacher, Dennis Alexander. The idea was to be able to be home with my family through music, even though I couldn’t be physically present. Mr. A and I hope you enjoy this album for many holiday seasons to come!”
Read more about the album and where to purchase.
Check out our Liturgical music programs!
CSB/SJU has both undergraduate and graduate programs in Liturgical music.
Music Performances
Wind and Brass Chamber Concert
November 22, 7:30 p.m., Escher Auditorium
Percussion Ensemble Concert
November 29, 7:30 p.m. Escher Auditorium
Christmas with Saint Ben’s and Saint John’s:
- December 3, 8 p.m., The Abbey and University Church
- December 4, 2 p.m., The Abbey and University Church
- Ticket Information
College of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Dr. Amy Grinsteiner
Chair, Music Department
CSB BAC A119
320-363-5717
SJU Music 116
320-363-3375
Kelly Brueske
Coordinator, Music Department
CSB BAC A116
320-363-5796
SJU Music 110
320-363-3371