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Tom Strait
(218) 477-2101
straitth@mnstate.edu

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Degree Requirements
Core Requirements in Music
B.A. Degree in Music
B.M. Degree in Music Industry
Emphasis in Music Business
Emphasis in Computer Music
Emphasis in Audio Production and Digital Imaging/Multimedia
Emphasis in Film/Video Music
B.M. Degree in Music Performance
Option in Composition
Option in Jazz and Studio Music
Option in Keyboard Performance
Option in Voice Performance
Option in Wind Instrument, String Instrument, or Percussion Performance
B.S. Degree in Music Education
Option in Instrumental Music Education
Option in Vocal Music Education
Minor in Music
Course Descriptions 

MSU Moorhead University's Music Department provides students a high quality liberal arts education tailored to contemporary artistic and professional challenges. Degree options include a cutting-edge music industry program, vocal and instrumental teacher education, and performance and composition. All serious pursuits are encouraged, and the department presents an extensive schedule of performances as diverse as medieval chamber works to rock, sophisticated jazz and the latest `new' music. All music majors participate in one or more of the 14 musical groups available, as well as study a series of courses that survey music history and theory and develop musicianship skills. Music classes are generally small enough to allow much personal interaction with professors. An expanding scholarship program is available to all students, new and returning.

Career Opportunities
Music Educator
Recording Engineer
Performer
Composer/Arranger
Arts Administrator

Program Benefits

• The faculty features impressive scholarly and artistic credentials with an emphasis on active professional performance and a strong commitment to teaching. All of the 29 faculty members are active composers, performers or conductors.
• The Fargo-Moorhead Symphony has several principal chair positions filled by MSU Moorhead faculty.
• One-third of the department is comprised of composers whose specialties include jazz arrangements, synthesizer and computer music, choral works, and film/video scores.
• Facilities include a recital hall, two large ensemble rehearsal halls, 27 private practice rooms and three auditoriums.
• The Center for the Arts houses three recording studios which provide complete facilities for digital sampling, direct digital synthesis, direct to disk recording, CD/DVD burning, software development, and CD/DVD production.
• Students can choose from 14 performing groups, providing a range of opportunities for varied interests: Concert Band, Men's Choir, Festival Women's Choir, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz Combos, Orchestra, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Salsa Band, and Commercial Music Ensembles.