10 BETHELUNIVERSITY.EDU/MAGAZINE BETHEL PRESENTS: “LITTLE WOMEN, THE BROADWAY MUSICAL” The Bethel University Department of Music and Theatre presented, “Little Women, the Broadway Musical,” book by Allan Knee, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and music by Jason Howland, based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott. Performances were held March 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2026, in the Everest-Rohrer Fine Arts Center – Auditorium. BETHEL HOLDS FOURTH ANNUAL “FESTIVAL OF JAZZ” Throughout the day on February 21, 2026, five area high school jazz bands, including Mishawaka, Elkhart, Jimtown, Adams and Elkhart Christian Academy, gathered to perform, learn and improvise with some of the greatest professionals around. Guest artists/clinicians included Todd Williams, saxophone; Jay Jehl, trombone; Matthew Anklan, trumpet; and Rafael Chavez, guitar. The day culminated with the Jim Pickley Memorial Concert, featuring Truth in Jazz, guest clinicians and the top band from the festival. BETHEL PROFESSOR BRINGS TWO PIANO SPECTACLE TO CAMPUS Pianists Dr. Siwon Kim (Bethel University) and Dr. Hyemin Kim (Interlochen Arts Academy) joined together for an exceptional evening of duo-piano artistry on February 13, 2026. The program featured the evocative drama of Grieg’s “Peer Gynt Suite,” the sparkling wit of Saint-Saëns’s “The Carnival of the Animals” and the imaginative charm of Bolcom’s “The Garden of Eden.” BETHEL HOSTS CHRISTMAS CONCERT, “YOUR PEACE WILL MAKE US ONE” The Bethel University Music Department presented its annual Christmas concert, “Your Peace Will Make Us One,” December 5 and 6, 2025. The annual welcome to the Christmas season featured the Chamber Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, Worship Collective, BU Voices and University Choir. BETHEL PRESENTS: “INTO THE WOODS” The Bethel University Department of Music and Theatre presented, “Into the Woods,” with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine; originally directed on Broadway by James Lapine; orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. Performances were held November 7, 8, 14 and 15, 2025, featuring unforgettable songs, twists on classic tales and a story that was as funny as it was moving. The Arts Into the Woods Your Peace Will Make Us One
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