Performance Areas
Performing music is an experience unlike any other.
Students at UND have the opportunity to experience a tremendous range of performance opportunities and work with world-class instructors. We are here to help you foster your love of music and to help you meet your goals.
Brass
The UND Brass Area offers outstanding instruction from world-class faculty. Brass students at UND are provided the opportunity to perform in a variety of chamber ensembles, and frequently travel to national and international conferences and musical events. Brass artists of international reputation are brought to campus on a regular basis.
Recent guest artists include the St. Louis Brass, Dallas Brass, Tine Thing Helseth, Bobby Shew, Ken Shiffrin, Brian Bowman, and Øystein Baadsvik. Past UND brass students have enjoyed much success in their chosen musical discipline, including careers as performers, educators, and music therapists.
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Guitar
The Guitar Studio, under the direction of Thomas Anderson, offers all of the necessary knowledge and techniques of the guitar to begin a successful career in music. Our guitar students receive training as soloists as well as performance with instrumentations ranging from duets to orchestral settings.
Percussion
Percussion studies area at UND is led by Dr. Brian Pfeifer. Our program uses a diverse approach to help students achieve their career goals. If you have questions about joining is, please feel free to contact Dr. Pfeifer at 701.777.2819 or brian.pfeifer@UND.edu.
Studio Lessons
The goal of the Percussion Studio is to teach each student a solid foundation on all of the instruments, such as; snare drum, marimba, timpani, accessories, drum set and World Percussion.
Lessons are focused on each individual's students' needs and talent. The goal is to help them become a better musician no matter what music degree they decide on. Each student is also encouraged to share their expertise to help each other in the studio reach their goal. This has been the philosophy of this studio for years.
Many students have gone to receive their DMA's or Master's degrees in Performance and are teaching in universities and community colleges throughout the country. Many others are enjoying teaching Music Education in elementary, middle and high schools throughout the United States, and we also have several who are enjoying working as Music Therapists.
Visiting Artists
We have had several artists in residence in the past 30 years. Here is just a small list:
- Gordon Stout
- Brett Dietz
- Ruben Alvarez
- John Tafoya
- Tempus Fugit
- Gordy Knudtson
- David Garabaldi
- Orlando Cotto
- Liam Teague
Piano
The UND Piano Program is nationally recognized for preparing students for a professional career in the field of music. The piano faculty have substantial experience in solo and collaborative performance with broad knowledge in music literature, music theory and piano pedagogy.
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Strings
The UND Strings Area offers applied instruction in violin, viola, cello and double bass. Students from around the world participate in our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, taking part in diverse chamber ensembles groups including string quartets, piano trios and cello ensemble.
Students develop performing and listening skills through weekly studio master classes, monthly department showcases, and studio recitals. In addition, internationally distinguished guest artists visit the UND Music Department to give master classes. Recent visitors include: Ying Quartet, David Ying, Peter Howard, Leonardo Altino and Sachiya Isomura.
Voice
The goal of the Applied Voice Area at UND is to train and guide students to their highest vocal potential. All members of the voice faculty are experienced performers and teachers, dedicated to the success of our students.
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Woodwinds
The UND Woodwinds area provides outstanding instruction, preparing students for a professional career in music by developing solo, chamber, pedagogical, and entrepreneurial skills The internationally-active faculty are dedicated to providing a well-rounded education, including creating diverse performance opportunities, bringing renowned guest artists to campus, and attending festivals and conferences.