Music Exploration Day at CSB+SJU
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 and 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
Wind Ensemble
Dr. Justin T. Zanchuk, Conductor
Spring Performance Tour 2023
Simley High School
Saint Paul, MN, March 3
Duluth East High School
Duluth, MN, March 6
Alexandria High School
Alexandria, MN, March 7
Echoes of the Divine:
A Dialogue between Jewish and Christian Musical Traditions
Concerts and Conversations with Amy Grinsteiner (piano), Thomas Schönberg (cello), and David Jordan Harris (moderator)
Thursday, March 16
Monday, April 3
Thursday, April 20
7:30 p.m., Chapel in Emmaus Hall, Saint John's University
These concerts are free and open to the public.
Music Performances
Men’s Chorus
2023 Spring Tour
Dr. Bradley Miller, Conductor
Thursday, March 16
In concert with the Cotter High School Choir
St. Cecilia Theater – Cotter Schools, Winona, MN
Friday, March 17
In concert with Red Wing High School Ovation
Church of St. Joseph, Red Wing, MN
Saturday, March 18
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Rochester, MN
Sunday, March 19
In concert with the Buffalo High School choirs
Zion Lutheran Church, Buffalo, MN
Chamber Choir
2023 Spring Tour
Dr. Bradley Miller, Conductor
Friday, March 24
In concert with the Brainerd High School A Cappella Choir
Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts – Brainerd High School, Brainerd, MN
Saturday, March 25
Mass of Anticipation
Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, March 25
Church of the Annunciation, Minneapolis, MN
More EventsSaint John’s Abbey featured on PBS NewsHour:
‘Monastery invests in craftsmanship by expanding its hand-crafted pipe organ’
Pipe organs have a storied history throughout Western civilization, but demand for the king of instruments has seen a steady decline in recent decades. Special correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro reports on one attempt to change that.
PBS NewsHourCollege of Saint Benedict
Saint John’s University
Dr. Amy Grinsteiner
Chair, Music Department
CSB BAC A119
320-363-5717
SJU Music 106
320-363-3375
Kelly Brueske
Coordinator, Music Department
CSB BAC A116
320-363-5796
SJU Music 110
320-363-3371