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Department of Music

Department Chair: Jerrold Heide, M.M.
Assistant: Paula Larson
Online Music Coordinator: Jessica Shuler

Contact Us
Department Office
Center for the Arts Main Floor
800.532.8641 x37272
701.404.8416

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.

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Programs

Register for the Choral & Solo Song Festival at VCSU
VCSU student Rachel Baker

Rachel Baker

I 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.

Read more about Rachel

Audition for a music scholarship

Audition and Participation Request Form - VCSU Music Programs

VCSU has multiple performance groups on campus. If you are interested in continuing to participate in music, even if you are not planning a music major, VCSU faculty invite you to audition for scholarship consideration.
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On-Campus Application
Online Music Program Information

Faculty & Staff

Meet our faculty and staff

Meet the people behind your program—the master balancers of research, teaching, and mentorship—who will support you throughout your time as a student.
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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.

Admissions
Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees