Music
Learn more about the world of sound by supplementing your education with a minor in music.
Why Study Music?
As a music minor at USD, you'll explore the history and cultures of music across the globe. Graduates often go on to teach, conduct, compose, perform and shape music education. The music department offers unique scholarships and workshops to take part in, helping you develop hands-on experience in and outside the classroom.
Degrees & Offerings
Music
MinorA minor in music will supplement any fine arts degree as you explore your passions. The 26-credit hour minor focuses on music theory, aural skills, music cultures of the world and other topics related to the musical arts.
Program Details
Undergraduate
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Known for Excellence
USD offers the only Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in the state.
Our partnerships with the National Music Museum, University Art Galleries and Black Hills Playhouse give students unmatched experiences.
USD is home to the world-renowned National Music Museum.
Departments & Facilities
Music
Develop the skills necessary to be successful in your musical career while gaining lifelong friends and mentors. Whether you are interested in teaching, music performance or music history — or some combination of the three — the Department of Music will provide you with real-world experiences and connections to help you succeed.
Faculty & Staff
David Holdhusen
Laurie Brown
Timothy Campbell
Todd Cranson
Alessandra Feris
Ioana Galu
Susan Gray
Tracelyn Gesteland
Christopher Kocher
Sonja Kraus
Amy Laursen
John LaCognata
Paul Lombardi
David Moskowitz
David Sanderson
Luis Viquez
