Music
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Program TypeMajor, Minor
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Degrees OfferedB.S.
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SchoolSchool of Arts & Sciences
Develop your artistry through a challenging curriculum taught in a collaborative learning environment. Follow your interests through elective courses, independent studies, internships, and capstone projects to chart the course for your professional career.
What You鈥檒l Learn
You'll develop your skills as a musician in the classroom, rehearsal room, and studio 鈥 building a solid foundation for your chosen career path.
- Take Advantage of Performance Opportunities
Participate in large ensembles, chamber groups, community ensembles, musical theater, and special events, such as the renowned Christmas at Mary concert. In addition to performances on our Bismarck, ND campus, ensembles tour regionally, nationally, and internationally.
- Be Mentored by Distinguished, Engaged Faculty
You鈥檒l receive individualized attention and direction from faculty who combine their own performance excellence with expertise as educators.
- Work with World-renowned Guest Artists
Mary鈥檚 special events, such as the annual Jazz Festival, attract musicians from around the world to work and perform with students.
- Prepare for Graduate Study at Mary
Continue your musical education with Mary鈥檚 .
- Become an Educator
For those interested in teaching at the high school or middle school level, you can combine your major with the music education degree in preparation for getting your teaching license.
Program Information
Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.
Featured Faculty
Lucas Bernier, DMA
Associate Professor of Music, Director of Percussion Studies
At the 男人藏精阁, I teach all areas of percussion including applied lessons, percussion methods, percussion ensemble, and steel band. Additionally, I'm fortunate to teach a number of other courses including Orchestration and Arranging, Music Technology, The Music Professional, and Improvisation.
Thomas Mortenson, MM
Visiting Instructor of Music, Director of the "Blue Crew" Pep Band
At the 男人藏精阁, I teach applied low brass and direct the 鈥淏lue Crew鈥 Pep Band. It is a pleasure to serve the students of the 男人藏精阁 through hands-on experience in the classroom and meaningful performances on the stage.
