J. Bradley Baker, D.M.A.
Director, Music Preparatory School
About Our Program
Tabor College features a tradition of excellence and artistic success in the performing arts with strong community support for performance and academic pursuits. At Tabor, you will have the opportunity to learn from nationally-recognized faculty members who have chosen to invest their lives in developing the artistic skills of young performers.
Performing Arts Encounter Days
Success Story
Aaron Stepanek
(2012 graduate)
Graduate Student in Vocal Performance/Opera at Wichita State University
“The music and theater departments at Tabor gave me a freedom to explore my ability to perform. By the vocal faculty, specifically, I was taught skills that not only allowed me to find the musician within myself, but also to further the process of finding myself as a man of God. The music department truly gifted me with a confidence needed to persist through the uncertain waters of the opera world.”
Music Areas of Study
- Music
- Music Education
- Studio Teaching
- Piano Pedagogy
- Sacred Music
- Composition
- Choral Ensembles
- Symphonic Band
- Jazz Ensemble
- Opera
- Contemporary Christian Music
- Athletic Bands
Minors
- Music
- Music Composition
- Sacred Music
- Theater
Audition Guidelines & Scholarships
You can audition for different scholarship opportunities at Tabor College.
Download our Performing Arts Audition Guidelines
Fill out the online Music Scholarship Application Form
Download the Music Scholarship Application Form
Career Opportunities
- Orchestral, Choral, or Band Conductor
- Music Teacher
- Music Minister
- Performer
- Professional Accompanist
- Private Studio Teacher
Why Performing Arts at Tabor?
- 100 PERCENT of graduates who have sought a career in their chosen field have secured employment
- Concert Choir selected to sing for the KANSAS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION State Convention six times since 2000
- 11 FINALISTS in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Competitions in the past five years
- BASKETBALL BAND STIPEND: All Basketball Pep Band members receive a stipend for their service based on the number of games played.
- ANNUAL DOMESTIC TOURS for all performing ensembles
Music Faculty
Laurel Koerner, M.F.A.
Assistant Professor of Theater, Director of Theater
Sheila Litke, D.M.A.
Professor of Music, Director of Keyboard Studies
Shawn Knopp, M.M.
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Instrumental Music
David Martens, M.M.
Director of Contemporary Christian Music
Jen Stephenson, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Vocal Studies
Bradley Vogel, D.M.A.
Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities, Chair, Department of Music and Division of Performing & Visual Arts
Music Adjunct Faculty
Caroline M. Anderson, M.M.
Adjunct Professor - Viola & Violin
Howard Glanton, M.M.
Adjunct Professor of Guitar
Isaac Hopkins
Adjunct Professor of Trumpet
Lynette Legleiter, M.A.
Adjunct Professor of Flute
Seth Girton, M.M.
Adjunct Professor of Cello
Bruce Major, M.S.
Adjunct Professor of Percussion
Holly Swartzendruber, D.M.A.
Adjunct Professor of Voice & Vocal Pedagogy
Celia Chan Valerio, D.M.
Adjunct Professor of Harp