Music Department

Dr. David Holdhusen, Interim 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
David Moskowitz, Music History
Richard Rognstad, Studio Bass, String Methods, Music Theory, Orchestra
Larry Schou, Dean - College of Fine Arts, Organ
Susanne Skyrm, Studio Piano, Piano Class

Associate Professors:

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

Assistant Professors:

Timothy Campbell, Choirs, Studio Voice, Choral Lit, Music Theory
Brandon Hendrickson, Studio Voice, Vocal Solo Literature and Techniques, Diction, Opera
Eunho Kim, Studio Violin and Viola, Rawlins Piano Trio, Chamber Orchestra
Paul Lombardi, Music Theory, Composition, Electronic Studio

Instructors:

Mike Hilson, Studio Guitar
John Klinghammer, Studio Clarinet
Stephanie Kocher, Studio Flute
Eric Mosterd, Jazz Appreciation
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)
Joe Gullion Memorial Scholarships (Band)
Ethel Gunderson Vocal Scholarships (Voice)
Louise Hansen Scholarships (Voice)
Murrell F. Kautz Scholarships
Arne B. and Jeanne F. Larson Music Scholarships (Woodwinds)
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)
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)
First National Bank Scholarship
Walter A. and Lucy Yoshioka Buhler Endowed Scholarship
Carmen Howard Music Scholarship
Robert E. Litke Fine Arts Scholarship