Department of Music

The USD Department of Music invites choral directors and those interested in choral directing to participate in this summer's institute. Our clinician this year is Lee Nelson, Director of Choral Activities at Wartburg College. Learn more about Nelson at http://www.wartburg.edu/people/lee-nelson/. For more information regarding the institute, please visit the website.

The USD Department of Music invites band directors to participate in this summer's institute. Our clinician this year is Randall Standridge, conductor, composer and arranger. Learn more about Strandridge at http://randallstandridge.com/. For more information about the institute, please visit the website.

Students who have completed grades 5-12 are encouraged to sign up early for this popular camp, where wonderful music, together with lifetime friendships, are made. Ask anybody! For registration information visit https://www.usd.edu/summermusiccamp . Check us out on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=usd%20summer%20music%20camp&epa=SEARCH_BOX!

You are invited to this camp performance, featuring Jazz Bands, Show Choirs and Percussion ensembles, offering the culmination of their week of learning and fun! This event is open to the public at no charge.

You are invited to this camp performance, featuring Concert Bands, Concert Choirs and Orchestra, offering the culmination of their week of learning and fun! 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/ .

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.

The USD Department of Music presents its Symphony Orchestra in this concert, open to the public at no charge.

The USD Department of Music presents its Fall Choral Showcase, open to the public at no charge. This concert highlights music performed by the Men's & Women's Chorus, Concert Choir and USD Chamber Singers.