Music
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Program TypeMajor, Minor
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Degrees OfferedB.S.
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SchoolSchool of Arts & Sciences
Develop your artistry through a challenging curriculum taught in a collaborative learning environment. Follow your interests through elective courses, independent studies, internships, and capstone projects to chart the course for your professional career.
What You’ll Learn
You'll develop your skills as a musician in the classroom, rehearsal room, and studio – building a solid foundation for your chosen career path.
- Take Advantage of Performance Opportunities
Participate in large ensembles, chamber groups, community ensembles, musical theater, and special events, such as the renowned Christmas at Â鶹¾«Æ· concert. In addition to performances on our Bismarck, ND campus, ensembles tour regionally, nationally, and internationally.
- Be Mentored by Distinguished, Engaged Faculty
You’ll receive individualized attention and direction from faculty who combine their own performance excellence with expertise as educators.
- Work with World-renowned Guest Artists
Â鶹¾«Æ·â€™s special events, such as the annual Jazz Festival, attract musicians from around the world to work and perform with students.
- Prepare for Graduate Study at Â鶹¾«Æ·
Continue your musical education with Â鶹¾«Æ·â€™s .
- Become an Educator
For those interested in teaching at the high school or middle school level, you can combine your major with the music education degree in preparation for getting your teaching license.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
The Â鶹¾«Æ· Music Department is a family that allowed me to excel at and learn a wide wealth of musical knowledge and skill, including learning five new instruments because of the patient and encouraging faculty!
Featured Faculty
Lucas Bernier, DMA
Director of Music, Director of Percussion Studies, Professor of Music
At the Â鶹¾«Æ·, I teach all areas of percussion including applied lessons, percussion methods, percussion ensemble, and steel band. Additionally, I'm fortunate to teach a number of other courses including Orchestration and Arranging, Music Technology, The Music Professional, and Improvisation.
