Music is so much more than a well-respected academic area at Bluffton. Whether you are a student, faculty, staff, alumnus, parent or community member, Bluffton provides opportunities for you to perform in or to enjoy first-class musical productions.
Community-wide performance opportunities are available via the annual production of Handel’s Messiah, traditionally performed the second Sunday in December; in the Bach’s Festival Concert in March; and in the Concert Band. Contact the music department for more information about participating.
Yoder Recital Hall, the university’s 300-seat, state-of-the-art concert hall, is the venue for concerts and recitals, ranging from classical chamber music to vocal and instrumental solo recitals to jazz performances by students, faculty and professional touring musicians. Visit the events calendar for a list of current music events.
Academically, the Bluffton music department offers majors in music education and music with concentrations in performance studies, music ministry, piano pedagogy and music business. Performance opportunities for students include four choirs: Camerata Singers (select choir), Accent! (men’s chorus), Bel Canto (women’s chorus) and Choral Society (mixed choir); two bands: Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble; the Lima Symphony Orchestra; annual staged productions; and numerous chamber ensembles. Bluffton University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Bluffton University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
