The NDSU Challey School of Music offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to prepare the next generation of music professionals.

Registration is LIVE for the 2026 High School Choral Festival

The NDSU Challey School of Music invites high school choirs from around the region to sing with the Herd at the 37th Annual NDSU High School Choral Festival October 4 and 5 in Festival Concert Hall!

Submissions for the Honor Chamber Choir are due Friday, September 11. Registration for the Mixed Choir, Soprano/Alto Choir, and Tenor/Bass Choir is due Wednesday, September 16. Learn more and register through the link below!

Register for the Choral Festival
A group of high school students performing at the NDSU High School Choral Festival
A closeup of a student playing drums in the NDSU Jazz Ensemble

Join a Music Ensemble This Semester

Enjoy singing or playing an instrument? The NDSU Challey School of Music offers a variety of music ensembles that students from all majors can join to continue performing music in college!

Some groups require an audition. Auditions take place the first week of classes. Visit our Ensembles page to learn more about music performance opportunities on campus.

Learn More About Music Ensembles

Upcoming Events

Visit our calendar to view all of our upcoming concerts and recitals!

NDSU Chamber Music Festival Full Calendar
NDSU Gold Star Marching Band
A female NDSU student singing in the Madrigal Dinners while dressed in Renaissance regalia.
NDSU Wind Symphony performing a concert
NDSU's performance of Messiah
A female and male student performing in the NDSU Opera
Trombone students performing with the NDSU Jazz Ensemble
Students performing in the NDSU University Symphony Orchestra

Concert Livestream

Watch our performances in Festival Concert Hall or Beckwith Recital Hall from the comfort of your home through our livestream.

Livestream

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