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.
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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.
Audition for a music scholarship
Faculty & Staff
Meet our faculty and staff
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Christopher Argenziano, M.M.
Special Appt - Instructor
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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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Nicholas R Lee,
Director for CSA (Temp)
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Jessica Shuler,
Online Music Coordinator
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Dianna Van Bruggen,
Music Accompanist
Next Steps
You’re ready to study music at VCSU. What’s next? Visit the links below to become a Viking.