Festivals and Clinics


Music Festivals for High School Students

The North Dakota State University Division of Performing Arts is pleased to offer a number of performance festivals for high school students.


32nd Annual High School Choral Festival

October 2-3, 2022

We are pleased to invite you to the 32nd Annual NDSU High School Choral Festival on Sunday, October 2 and Monday, October 3, 2022. We look forward to this opportunity to work with your students and host you on our campus

This long-standing event is an opportunity for choirs to work with NDSU music faculty and perform at an evening concert.

Registration Deadline - September 26, 2022

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FM Honor Jazz Ensemble

November 29, 2022

The FM Honor Jazz Ensemble includes students in grades 9-12 enrolled in respective band programs from Moorhead, Park Christian, Fargo North, Fargo South, Davies, Oak Grove, Shanley, West Fargo, and Sheyenne high schools.The goal is to help enhance the jazz experience for instrumentalists in the FM area. For more information please contact Dr. Jeremy Brekke at jeremy.brekke@ndsu.edu.


North Dakota All-State Audition Clinic

December 15, 2021

You are invited to work with NDSU faculty in preparation for the 2020 North Dakota All-State Music Festival. Sessions offered for flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet/bass clarinet, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, percussion, violin, viola, cello and bass.

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NDSU High School Jazz Festival

February 1-2, 2024

The High School Jazz Festival features the top jazz ensembles from throughout the region. The 2022 festival features Sal Lozano, Dean Sorenson, and Ross Pederson.

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Women's Choral Festival

The NDSU Women's Choral Festival is an opportunity for female vocalists to showcase their talents. The day culminates with a performance that often features additional regional choirs.

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Raging Red Band Festival

February 27-28, 2024

An opportunity for bands in grades 6-12 to perform at NDSU, participate in clinics, and received adjudication comments by professional music educations.

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Boston Brass Summer Intensive

June 13-17, 2022

The Challey School of Music invites those interested in chamber music to a week-long session featuring the world-renowned Boston Brass.

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Woodwind Day

October 9, 2023

Join the woodwind faculty of North Dakota State University and invited guests for workshops and concerts focused on woodwind instruments.

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Music Festivals and Clinics for Graduate Students


Chamber Music Festival

August 24-29, 2023

The NDSU Chamber Music Festival partners NDSU student pianists with world-class string players to bring the Fargo-Moorhead community an intimate encounter with this exhilarating music.

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Dalcroze Eurhythmics

July 26 - July 30, 2021

This course will provide a foundation of Dalcroze Eurhythmics and demonstrate how a purposeful movement approach can be woven into many musical curriculums.

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Music Education Symposium

Even Summers - July 29-August 2, 2024

Join the faculty of North Dakota State University and guests for a symposium designed to develop effective teaching in music education.

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Symposia


Choral Symposia

In partnership with the American Choral Directors Association, the Challey School of Music presents symposia on contemporary choral topics featuring internationally-known presenters and special concerts.

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Music Education Symposium

Even Summers - July 29-August 2, 2024

Join the faculty of North Dakota State University and guests for a symposium designed to develop effective teaching in music education.

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