Bethany College Hosts Hundreds Of High School Singers from Across Kansas for Annual Bethania Choral Workshop
Students gather on campus for a day of music, rehearsal, and performance
LINDSBORG, KS. OCTOBER 4, 2025 — Bethany College welcomed more than 265 students from 16 high schools across Kansas to campus on October 2 for the annual Bethania Choral Workshop, a tradition that has been inspiring young musicians for more than 15 years. The immersive workshop helps students gain a competitive edge in their Kansas Music Educators Association (KMEA) auditions through guided preparation of audition repertoire with Bethany faculty and guest clinicians. Teachers also gained valuable educational insights, the opportunity to rehearse pieces with their students, and be guided by Bethany College’s world-renowned music faculty.
In the morning, students rehearsed in sections with professional music educators, including Dr. Troy Robertson, Prof. Leslie Mangrum, Tanya Wollenberg, and Ryan Holmquist. Accompanists included Dr. Tyler Boehmer, Dr. Dan Masterson, Brenda Finch, and Glenna Balsick. In the afternoon, participants gathered in Presser Hall for a combined rehearsal and performance conducted by Dr. Troy Robertson, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Bethany College.
“Having hundreds of high school singers from across Kansas on campus, learning from outstanding instructors and sharing music together, creates an energy that reminds us why choral music is so powerful,” said Dr. Troy Robertson, Director of Choral Activities at Bethany College. “It’s exciting to see these students grow as musicians in just one day,” said Robertson.
The Bethania Choral Workshop continues Bethany College’s longstanding tradition of excellence in music education and community engagement, offering high school students the chance to develop their skills, connect with peers, and experience the transformative power of choral singing.
For more information about the Bethania Choral Workshop and to view the concert program, visit https://www.bethanylb.edu/bethania-choral-workshop.
You can also view the live-streamed performance on the Bethany College Music Department Facebook page.
About Bethany College
Bethany College (bethanylb.edu) is a higher educational institution located in Lindsborg, Kansas. Bethany College was established by Swedish Lutheran immigrants in 1881. For more than 140 years, Bethany College has been dedicated to educating, developing, and challenging individuals to pursue truth and excellence while leading lives of faith, learning, and service. At Bethany College, students join a community of dedicated educators and caring mentors who support them as they discover, explore, and navigate their purpose. Bethany College is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
