VCSU Fall Instrumental Concert Features Multiple Ensembles

The Valley City State University (VCSU) Concert Band and other instrumental ensembles will present a fall instrumental concert in the Center for the Arts Performance Hall at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17. Admission to the concert is free, and donations to support the work of the ensembles are welcome. The concert will include a Woodwind Trio, Saxophone Trio, Brass Trio, ...

Teaching more than music through Music Education

Pursuing a music degree requires artistic talent and skills in math, science, languages and artistic expression. Hear from alumni and future teachers how their musical education at VCSU prepared them for success in the classroom and beyond. Tedi Dimmer remembers the day her life's trajectory changed. The clarinet player from West Fargo, N.D., was sitting in band when she had ...

VCSU to Host Choral & Solo Song Festival

Choral and Solo Song Festival held at the brand-new Center for the Arts March 3 & 4, 2023 High school vocalists are invited to join the Music Department at VCSU for a festival designed to prepare students for Solo and Ensemble Contests. The festival will provide high school students with the opportunity to work on solo repertoire through lessons and ...

VCSU Renowned Professor for Ployhar Honor Band, Oct 28

The 19th annual James D. Ployhar Honor Band will perform in the VCSU Center for the Arts Performance Hall on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022. A variety of classical and modern band literature will be performed by 95 students selected from 20 schools across North Dakota and South Dakota, featuring selections arranged by Ployhar. “We are once again humbled by the ...