Music Department

Dr. David Holdhusen, Chairperson
114 Warren M. Lee Center for the Fine Arts
(605) 677-5275
David.Holdhusen@usd.edu
www.usd.edu/fine-arts/music

FACULTY

Professors:

Susan Keith Gray, Studio Piano, Class Piano, Rawlins Piano Trio
David Moskowitz, Music History
Larry Schou, Dean - College of Fine Arts, Organ

Associate Professors:

Darlene Fett, Music Education
Marie-Elaine Gagnon, Studio Cello, Rawlins Piano Trio, Chamber Orchestra
Tracelyn Gesteland, Studio Voice, Pedagogy, Diction, Opera
David Holdhusen, Chair, Director of Choral Activities, Conducting
Christopher Kocher, Studio Saxophone, Jazz Studies
Rolf Olson, Studio Trumpet, Brass Choir
Gary Reeves, Studio Horn, Conducting, Instrumental Methods, Bands, Electronic Music
Darin Wadley, Percussion Studies, Methods, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Studies

Assistant Professors:

Timothy Campbell, Choirs, Studio Voice, Choral Lit, Music Theory
Alessandra Feris, Studio Piano, Class Piano
Ioana Galu, Studio Violin and Viola, Rawlins Piano Trio
Paul Lombardi, Music Theory, Composition
Luis Viquez, Orchestra, Studio Clarinet, Concert Band

Instructors:

Jeff Fisher, Music Appreciation
Mike Hilson, Studio Guitar
Stephanie Kocher, Studio Flute
Eric Mosterd, Jazz Appreciation
Richard Rognstad, Studio String Bass
Lorrie Thomas, Studio Bassoon

MAJORS:

Music Education, B.M.
Music Performance, B.M.
Musical Arts, B.M.A.

MINOR:

Music

CERTIFICATE:

Piano Pedagogy

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Music is one of the most exciting, challenging and creative careers you could ever choose. Regardless of your musical interests-classical, jazz, traditional, contemporary, or experimental, the music program at the University of South Dakota is excellent preparation for performance and scholarship. Our graduates go on to teach, conduct, compose, record and perform, as well as continue their educations with advanced degrees in all areas of music.

The faculty at the University of South Dakota is among the finest in the country and offers students an extraordinary 1:9 teacher-to-student ratio, ensuring you the attention you need to attain your goals. As highly accomplished performers and academic experts in their fields, our faculty members bring the essential balance of scholarship and experience to the classroom.

All music majors must audition for entrance in to the program. Students seeking a music scholarship will use that audition process as meeting the requirement. Any student not seeking a music scholarship or any student applying after the scholarship process is complete should contact the Chair of the Department of Music or the appropriate faculty member in the area of study to set up an audition. A late audition may take place during the summer months or at the beginning of the semester.

All music majors must receive a letter grade of “C” or better in every music class for it to count towards graduation requirements. Music Education majors must also receive a grade of “C” or better in education classes. If a student receives a “D” or “F” in a music class or an education class, that class must be retaken.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Music Scholarships are open to all music majors, minors, and participants unless otherwise indicated.

Usher and Barnes Abell Family Scholarships (Strings)
Frank Aiello and Larry Torkelson Scholarship (Vocal)
GeLoris Akland Music Scholarships (Keyboard)
Elizabeth Kathryn Ames Music Scholarship
Ronald Oakley Barkl Memorial Scholarships
Gary D. Begeman and Gail E. Griffith Scholarships (Instrumental Music Education)
Mary Ellen Stanley Beukelman Scholarships
Matthew P. and Maria Brzica Scholarships
Ray DeVilbiss Band Scholarship (Band)
David William Eyres Memorial Scholarship (Band)
Fine Arts Recruitment Scholarship
Joe Gullion Memorial Scholarships (Band)
Ethel Gunderson Vocal Scholarships (Voice)
Louise Hansen Scholarships (Voice)
Murrell F. Kautz Scholarships
Robert C. and Leona P. Marek Scholarships (Strings)
Jack L. Noble Music Scholarships (Organ)
Marjorie Townsley Rawlins Music Scholarships (Strings and Keyboard)
Deborah and Gary Reeves Scholarships (Clarinet and Horn)
John A. and Agnes J. Ringley Music Scholarships
L & R Music Scholarships (Strings
John & Genevieve Truran Music Scholarships (Keyboard)
J. Laiten Weed Music Scholarships (Strings)
An Die Musick Music Scholarships (Voice)
Randal Hale Lease and Frances Peterson Lease Scholarship (Music Education)
Walter A. and Lucy Yoshioka Buhler Endowed Scholarship
Carmen Howard Music Scholarship
Robert E. Litke Fine Arts Scholarship
Singers Choice Scholarships (Vocal)