Department of Music

All string players from across campus and the community are encouraged to perform with the USD Symphony Orchestra. String majors and minors may be required to perform in both USDSO and USD Chamber Orchestra. These auditions, held in Fine Arts room 155, are for USD Chamber Orchestra and placement in USDSO. Please contact Luis.Viquez@usd.edu for more audition and ensemble information.

These wind and percussion auditions, held in Fine Arts room 155, will determine selection and seating in the USD Symphonic Band and the USD Symphony Orchestra. The audition will consist of 2 major scales, a chromatic scale, sight reading, and prepared excerpts that can be found at https://www.usd.edu/-/media/files/fine-arts/music/auditionexcerptsf2019.ashx?la=en. For more information, contact John.LaCognata@usd.edu (bands) or Luis.Viquez@usd.edu (orchestras).

Please join us for the first Great Plains New Music Festival! This music-filled day is hosted by the USD Music Department and is open to the public at no charge. The Great Plains New Music Festival is dedicated to the performance of the music of living composers. To see a listing of the day's events, please visit the indicated URL. For more information, contact Darin.Wadley@usd.edu.

USD faculty and alumni become The Camillia Quintet and present the music of the progressive rock band, King Krimson. Players are: C.J. Kocher, soprano saxophone; Brian Hanegan, alto saxophone; Joel Shotwell, tenor saxophone; Ryan Hofer, baritone saxophone and Darin Wadley, drumset and percussion. This event is open to the public at no charge.

USD's Rawlins Piano Trio, with guest Mihaela Oprea on violin, present their fall concert, open to the public at no charge. To learn more about the Trio, visit http://www.rawlinstrio.com/index.php. Please also visit Ms. Oprea's webpage for more information: https://mihaelaopreaviolinist.com/ .

Dr. Amy Laursen, with Diane VanDenOever, piano and Dr. Todd Cranson, tuba, presents tonight's event, open to the public at no charge. Please visit https://www.usd.edu/fine-arts/music/faculty-and-staff to learn more about these fantastic musicians!

Dame Evelyn Glennie shares her amazing and inspirational story of the talent and determination of one of Scotland's most brilliant musicians. She will talk about her trailblazing personal and musical journey to overcome disability and develop a stellar career as the first ever international solo percussion player. There will be musical interludes, as well as a question and answer period. This event is open to the public at no charge.

Mac McClure holds a degree in philology from the University of North Carolina. In 1984 he moved to Barcelona to study with Carlota Garriga at the prestigious Marshall Academy. Mac McClure's repertoire extends from Bach to Lutoslawski, Messeain and Rzweski. Very common in his programs is the music of Spanish composers Falla, Garriga, Montsalvatge, Mompou, Rodrigo, Surinach, Turina. His interpretations of the music of the 20th century and contemporary music have been acclaimed by critics, the public and composers. Please visit his website for more information: https://macmcclure.com/en/. This event is open to the public at no charge.

Mac McClure holds a degree in philology from the University of North Carolina.. In 1984 he moved to Barcelona to study with Carlota Garriga at the prestigious Marshall Academy. Mac McClure's repertoire extends from Bach to Lutoslawski, Messeain and Rzweski. Very common in his programs is the music of Spanish composers Falla, Garriga, Montsalvatge, Mompou, Rodrigo, Surinach, Turina. His interpretations of the music of the 20th century and contemporary music have been acclaimed by critics, the public and composers. Please visit his website for more information: https://macmcclure.com/en/. This event is open to the public at no charge.

Top South Dakota high school singers meet with USD faculty and students for a day of music learning, preparation and fun. To sign up and/or for more information, visit https://www.usd.edu/fine-arts/music/all-state-chorus-workshop.

The Sound of USD Marching Band joins the USD Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble I for this evening's event, open to the public at no charge.

Donna Deloy presents her senior flute/piccolo recital, open to the public at no charge.