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Twelfth Annual Composers Concert "LIVE" on Thursday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m.

Click on the link to go to the "live" feed, or see the archive of this or past year's concerts.
 

Department Of Music

 
Majors available in Music and Music Education
Majors available in Music and Music Education 
Auditions for Music Scholarships for 2013-2014

Saturday, January 26, 2013
Saturday, March 23, 2013

Click on the link below to apply and reserve your time.

Questions?

Contact Dr. Diana Skroch
800-532-8641 x37273
diana.skroch@vcsu.edu
 

Congratulations to Heather Kaiser of Bismarck!

Heather signed up for the VCSU Music T-Shirt at the booth at NDMEA and entered her name in the Double Your Scholarship drawing! Her $500 is now $1000 which can be applied to VCSU tuition when participating in band and/or choir. Way to go Heather!!

Click Here for Auditions and Music Scholarships for On Campus Students

Click Here if Interested in the Online Program

 

Goals of the Department of Music are to:

Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
  • provide superior training for public school music teachers;
  • assist musicians to perform at their highest possible level of ability;
  • develop in students a broad understanding of music within the context of a liberal arts education;
  • provide preparation for careers in music business and industry; and
  • contribute to the cultural environment of campus and community.
 

History of the Department

Valley City Normal School hired its first music teacher in 1892. In 1900 two instructors were hired: one of these was Fannie C. Amidon. Amidon proposed to the president of the Normal School that a department of public school music be organized, offering teachers a special certificate in music. Permission was given and thus was established the first music education department west of Detroit, Michigan. Other early accomplishments of the department include the establishment of North Dakota's first instrumental music program and the formation of the North Dakota Music Education Association. In Fall, 1963 the Department of Music moved into the newly constructed Foss Music classroom building. Foss Hall, on the bank of the Sheyenne River, was the first independent music building in North Dakota. In 1997 the Department became accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
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Office Information
Administrative Assistant:
Paula Larson
Email: paula.larson@vcsu.edu
Phone: 1.800.532.8641, Ext 7272

Mailing Address:
Department of Music
101 College Street SW
Valley City, ND 58072
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