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School of Music Students Place First in Competitions
April 23, 2013
North Dakota State University School of Music student Carolyn Braus placed first in the North American Saxophone Alliance Regional Competition, held April 19-21 at Minot State University, Minot, ND.
Hoselton Selected to Attend OperaWorks Program
April 23, 2013
North Dakota State University School of Music student Beth Hoselton has been accepted to the acclaimed OperaWorks summer apprentice program in Los Angeles, CA.
School of Music Students Place at NATS
April 15, 2013
Several students from the North Dakota State University School of Music placed at the North Dakota Chapter of the National Association of Singers (NATS) Annual Auditions, Saturday, April 13 in Fargo.
NDSU Opera Theatre to present "The Magic Flute"
March 20, 2013
A delightful tale about feats of heroism and finding love! The NDSU Opera Theatre is proud to present The Magic Flute, the final opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, April 26 and 28 in Festival Concert Hall.
Kang to Present Faculty Recital
March 8, 2013
Cecilia Kang, Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the NDSU School of Music, will present a faculty recital and interdisciplinary lecture on Monday, March 18 in Beckwith Recital Hall.
NDSU School of Music Celebrates with Gala Concerts
January 29, 2013
The North Dakota State University School of Music proudly announces two Inaugural Gala Concerts featuring their premiere ensembles, the NDSU Concert Choir and NDSU Wind Symphony, on Tuesday, March 12...
NDSU Music to Host Jazz Festival
January 10, 2013
NDSU School of Music welcomes jazz musicians Kristin Korb and Rex Richardson as guest performers and adjudicators at the annual High School Invitational Jazz Festival, February 1-2, 2013. Additional guests include Matt Olson, saxophone, Dave Sorenson, trombone, and Dave Stanoch, drums.
Duncan, DuHamel to Perform at NDSU
January 9, 2013
Minneapolis-based musicians Preston Duncan, saxophone, and Ann DuHamel, piano, will present a guest recital at the North Dakota State University Beckwith Recital Hall on Tuesday, January 29 at 7:30 PM. Admission is free and open to the public.
Trio Carrefour to Perform at NDSU
January 9, 2013
Trio Carrefour, an ensemble dedicated to commissioning, arranging, and performing chamber music for the medium of saxophone, piano, and percussion, will perform at the North Dakota State University Beckwith Recital Hall on Friday, January 25 at 7:30 pm. Admission is free and open to the public.
Jones, Froelich to Present Recital
January 8, 2013
Robert Jones, baritone, and Andrew Froelich, piano, will present a faculty recital titled “Pilgrimage” on Thursday, January 24 at 7:30 PM in Beckwith Recital Hall.
Music Alumna to Perform National Anthem
December 14, 2012
Clara (Presser) Osowski, Bachelor of Music, 2008, has been invited to perform the National Anthem to open the Friday night game between North Dakota State University and Georgia Southern at the Fargodome.
Gold Star Marching Band Review
December 14, 2012
The NDSU Gold Star Marching Band, under the direction of Dr. Sigurd Johnson, is wrapping up another banner year.
Kang Invited to Present Master Classes
November 28, 2012
Dr. Cecilia Kang, Assistant Professor of Clarinet with NDSU School of Music, was recently invited to present master classes in Michigan.
NDSU Baroque Festival to Present Handel's Messiah
November 28, 2012
North Dakota State University School of Music is proud to present a special holiday performance of Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 9 at 2:00 PM in Festival Concert Hall.
Book to Highlight NDSU Music Program
November 28, 2012
Dr. Robert Groves, Professor with the NDSU School of Music, is in the process of writing a book documenting the history of music at North Dakota State University.
Johnson to Judge New Year's Day Parade in London
November 28, 2012
Dr. Sigurd Johnson, Director of Athletic Bands with NDSU School of Music, has been invited to judge the London New Year's Day Parade and Festival Gala Concert Series in London, England, December 27-January 3.
Music Students Place in State Competition
November 15, 2012
The NDSU School of Music is pleased to announce the placement of several students during the recent Minnesota National Association of Teachers of Singing (MN NATS) state competition, held November 2-3 in Collegeville, MN.
NDSU School of Music Faculty Activities
November 14, 2012
Several faculty in the NDSU School of Music will present and perform this fall.
Kishimoto Appointed Director of Choral Activities
November 14, 2012
Masashi Kishimoto, Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting, NDSU School of Music 2012, was recently appointed full-time Director of Choral Activities at Rangsit University in Bangkok, Thailand.
NDSU Saxophone Quartet Places First
October 29, 2012
The NDSU Saxophone Quartet, under the direction of Dr. Matthew Patnode, placed first in the North Dakota State Division of the Music Teacher’s National Association (MTNA) Collegiate Chamber Music Competition, October 27...
Hooten to Perform with NDSU Wind Symphony
October 1, 2012
The North Dakota State University Wind Symphony is pleased to announce guest performer Thomas Hooten, principal trumpet with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Hooten will present a solo recital on Thursday, October 11 at 7:30 PM...
NDSU Inaugurates the School of Music
October 4, 2012
North Dakota State University is pleased to announce the creation of the NDSU School of Music. On September 26, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education formally changed the name of the Department of Music to the School of Music...
NDSU Music Welcomes Kang
August 28, 2012
NDSU Music welcomes Dr. Cecilia Kang as assistant professor of clarinet. Most recently an instructor at Concordia University, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Kang is an active international performer and clinician.
NDSU Music Academy Accepting Fall Registration
August 21, 2012
The NDSU Music Academy, a not-for-profit organization that provides music lessons to students age four years though adult, is now accepting registrations for fall semester. Music lessons offered include piano, voice, guitar, and...
Theatre
Koenig Returns from Shakespeare Intensive
January 29, 2013
Hardy Koenig, Assistant Professor with North Dakota State University Theatre Arts, recently returned from a month-long intensive hosted by Shakespeare and Company in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Fier to Present Workshop
January 29, 2013
Tiffany Fier, Assistant Director with North Dakota State University Department of Theatre Arts, presented an interactive painting intensive...
Horvik Receives Creative Artist Award
November 14, 2012
Lori Horvik, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts, was recently presented with the Creative Artist of the Year award during the Communication, Speech and Theatre Association of North Dakota annual conference in Mandan.
NDSU Theatre Welcomes Fier
August 28, 2012
The NDSU Department of Theatre Arts welcomes Tiffany Fier as Scenic Designer. Fier received her Master of Fine Arts from Purdue University and has worked extensively as a professional set designer...
Theatre NDSU Season Tickets Now On Sale
July 24, 2012
North Dakota State University LCT Productions is proud to announce the 2012-13 season for Theatre NDSU. Tickets are now available online or by calling 701.231.7969.
Visual Arts
Kapplinger Coordinates Print Exchange and Exhibition
April 23, 2013
North Dakota State University Department of Visual Arts professor Kent Kapplinger coordinated and participated in a print exchange and exhibition titled Oil and Water.
Strand’s Work Featured in Biennial Exhibition
January 29, 2013
Michael Strand, Head of North Dakota State University Department of Visual Arts, will be exhibiting his work and visiting with students in Texas and Kansas this winter.
Kapplinger Solo Exhibition
January 29, 2013
NDSU Visual Arts Professor Kent Kapplinger’s solo exhibition titled ‘Beneath the Surface’ is part of an Americas 2012: Paperworks ‘Best of Show’ award he received last year.
Visual Arts Student Accepted Into International Art Exhibition
January 29, 2013
North Dakota State University Visual Arts student Matthew Bregier, sophomore, recently had a print accepted into the second annual Student International Small Print Show, hosted by El Minia University in El Minia, Egypt.
Visual Arts to Offer Workshops to High School Students
November 28, 2012
The NDSU Department of Visual Arts is pleased to offer several workshops for high school students, beginning in February 2013. All students in grades 9-12 are invited to attend the workshops free of charge.
Kapplinger Moderates Panel at Mid-America Print Council Conference
November 28, 2012
Kent Kapplinger, Professor with North Dakota State University Visual Arts, moderated a four-person education panel titled Rubbing Shoulders during the 2012 Mid America Print Council Biennial Conference in Cape Girardeau, MO on November 3.
Strand Invited to Serve on Smithsonian Panel
November 15, 2012
Michael Strand, visual arts chair, has been invited to serve on a panel of renowned American craft-based artists for a global webcast, titled “Symposium: Nation Building: Craft and Contemporary American Culture,” hosted by the Renwick Gallery of American Art at the Smithsonian Institution.
Groberg to Present at European Studies Conference
Dr. Kristi Groberg, NDSU Department of Visual Arts, will attend the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies annual conference, November 14-19, 2012, in New Orleans, LA.
Strand, Smith Opening at ecce gallery
NDSU Visual Arts Department Head Michael Strand and 2013 Rosenquist Artist in Residence Amy Smith will open an exhibition of their works on Friday, September 14 at ecce gallery.
NDSU Art Cinema Series Announced
August 28, 2012
The NDSU Art Cinema Series, a partnership with the NDSU Department of Visual Arts and the Fargo Theatre, will begin in September with the showing of Onegin, a passionate tale of unrequited love starring Ralph Fiennes and Liv Tyler.
Division of Fine Arts
Rusness-Petersen Leads Discussion
January 29, 2013
Ana Rusness-Petersen, Reineke Production Facilities Manager, led a round-table discussion at the Fuel the Fire Student Leadership Conference at Concordia College in Moorhead.
Stern Named Director of Development
September 24, 2012
The North Dakota State University Division of Fine Arts, in partnership with the NDSU Alumni Foundation, is pleased to welcome Sherri Stern as Director of Development, Fine Arts.

