Summer Piano Academy
Dr. Herbert Johnson
Academy faculty
Herbert Johnson is Professor of Piano and Director of Keyboard Activities at Bethel University since September 2008. Prior to this position, Herb taught at King’s College in Briarcliff Manor, New York, Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri, and North Central University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Herb received his doctorate in piano performance from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City.
Herb participates in numerous musical activities in the metropolitan area including chamber music recitals, worship services, and sacred concerts.
Recent performances include the Thursday Musical Morning Artists Series at the MacPhail School of Music, Minneapolis, Minnesota and guest pianist with the Kenwood Symphony Orchestra in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Herb has also traveled to Ukraine with the Kairos Chamber Ensemble and Evangelion Chorale, performing in churches, schools and conservatories throughout the country.
Herb is a member of the Minnesota Music Teachers Association, Music Teachers National Association and the National Guild of Piano Teachers. He is in demand as an adjudicator for state competitions, a clinician for piano teachers’ workshops and masterclass teacher for various local and regional piano teachers’ associations.