Music at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ
The School of Performing Arts is where Jackrabbits come to express themselves through music. ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ students have been making music on campus for over 125 years.
Our students are challenged to do their best in their studies, whether they be applied lessons, music theory and history courses or in music ensembles. More than 7% of all ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ students, regardless of their major, participate in the music program each year.
The School of Performing Arts hosts many special public events for students and the community at large.
A concert series of professional performers presented by the South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts benefiting scholarships for music students of South Dakota State University.
Applied studios are teaching spaces where teachers give individual and group lessons and also direct smaller ensembles.
Throughout the years, members of the Pride have forged friendships and memories that have lasted a lifetime.
The music department uses a multitude of facilities to achieve its objectives. This includes the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
Most music texts, periodicals and reference materials are located in the Hilton M. Briggs Library.
There are musician-specific health and safety issues that as students and professionals pursuing careers in music you should be aware of. The Music Freshman Experience Course (MUS 109) covers in greater detail the maintenance of hearing and musculoskeletal health and injury prevention.
The primary factor in your health and safety is YOU. Be responsible, make good choices and be informed.
The music program is led by dedicated and knowledgeable faculty who were educated in some of the nation’s most prestigious music schools.
