Department of Music
Department Chair: Dr. Kenneth Jimenez
Assistant: Paula Larson
Online Music Coordinator: Jessica Shuler
Explore music at VCSU
With unique opportunities to perform, travel, and work one-on-one with talented faculty, our music students are accomplished musicians and vocalists. Our innovative 21st-century music program incorporates classic methods of teaching and learning music with modern technology, supporting students in the multiple musical paths they may choose – performance, teaching, or recording and production. International travel, community performances and guest artist series are just a few of many exciting musical events. Experience our innovative program at a competitive price – our value is unbeatable.
Valley City State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.
Rachel Baker
Read more about RachelI love the people that I get to work with. I get to learn from my classmates as well as my professors because our classes allow for so much collaboration.
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Faculty & Staff
Meet our faculty and staff
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Christopher Argenziano, M.M.
Special Appt - Instructor
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Katrina Clements,
Special Appointment Assistant Professor
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Stephen Cunningham,
Assistant Professor
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Jerrold Heide, M.M.
Assistant Professor
DepartmentMusic
Office Location- Center for the Arts 206
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Kenneth Jimenez, D.M.A.
Associate Professor
DepartmentMusic
Office Location- Center for the Arts 204
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Oswald Johnson,
Special Appointment Assistant Professor
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Paula Larson, A.A.
Administrative Assistant
DepartmentsArt, Music
Office Location- Center for the Arts 112
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Nicholas R Lee,
Director for CSA (Temp)
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Taylor Long,
Special Appointment Assistant Professor
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Jessica Shuler,
Online Music Coordinator
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Dianna Van Bruggen,
Music Accompanist
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Next Steps
You’re ready to study music at VCSU. What’s next? Visit the links below to become a Viking.