Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Minot State University

Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Minot State University This is the official page for MSU's Department of Fine and Performing Arts.

Here we share department information, photos, and events for students, faculty, alumni and friends to enjoy! In keeping with the university mission, the MSU Division of Performing Arts is first and foremost dedicated to the success of all students, to engaged and life-long learning, to the advancement of knowledge, service and to the development of student character. We seek to provide courses of

study and performance opportunities that foster aesthetic, technical and intellectual development for the performer and teacher alike. The Division of Performing Arts is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and endorsed by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. With 18 highly qualified music faculty members, we offer a comprehensive and personalized curriculum for all students. Activities throughout the academic year place our students side by side with an array of international, national and local professionals. Partnerships such as the Western Plains Opera, the Minot Symphony Orchestra, the Dakota Chamber Music, IBLA Artists in Residence, along with numerous guest artists and teachers provide an urban-connected awareness to our goal to “be seen, be heard”.

We’re here at NDMEA! We’re excited to meet future beavers and reconnect with beavers who have left the dam. Come say hi!
03/26/2026

We’re here at NDMEA! We’re excited to meet future beavers and reconnect with beavers who have left the dam. Come say hi!

12/08/2025
Have you ever wondered what music is like at Minot State? Now’s your chance to join us!
11/25/2025

Have you ever wondered what music is like at Minot State? Now’s your chance to join us!

11/08/2025

Showcase Concert! Always super fun to do just about everything we do in 80 minutes, but also....this happened. Enjoy. Just enjoy. Happy people having fun.

The 47th Northwest Festival of Music is underway! Almost 600 students from across North Dakota and Montana are hard at w...
11/07/2025

The 47th Northwest Festival of Music is underway! Almost 600 students from across North Dakota and Montana are hard at work. Come hear their efforts tomorrow in Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. Both bands present their concert at 1:30 and all choirs are at 3:30, tickets are available at the door— $5 for individual concerts or $8 for both band and choir concerts.

Congratulations Nathan Bowles ‘19! We here in Minot are proud of you and wish you luck! Toi toi toi!
10/22/2025

Congratulations Nathan Bowles ‘19! We here in Minot are proud of you and wish you luck! Toi toi toi!

⭐ After a wonderful Semi-Final Round, Operalia is proud to announce the 2025 outstanding Finalists!


⭐ Finalists Opera
Nathan Bowles, tenor, USA
Ekaterine Buachidze, mezzo-soprano, Georgia
Mihai Damian, baritone, Romania
Samira Galimova, soprano, Russia
Alexander Grassauer, bass-baritone, Austria
Natalie Lewis, mezzo-soprano, USA
Grisha Martirosyan, baritone, Armenia
Dave Monaco, tenor, Italy
William Thomas, bass, UK
Bo Wang, bass-baritone, China
Jasmin White, contralto, USA


⭐Finalists Zarzuela
Ekaterine Buachidze, mezzo-soprano, Georgia
Samira Galimova, soprano, Russia
Grisha Martirosyan, baritone, Armenia
Dave Monaco, tenor, Italy

Interested in singing in a choir? Join us! You do not have to be a music major or minor. All majors are welcome!
08/26/2025

Interested in singing in a choir? Join us! You do not have to be a music major or minor. All majors are welcome!

Hey Minot State Students!! Are you looking for an opportunity to meet new friends and make music with your peers? Join Minot State University Choir MUSC 120! Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon is a place for you to make music and create harmony with your fellow Minot State Students. No matter your major, background, or skill level, there is a place for you here!

For more details, email Professor Swedberg at [email protected].

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Minot, ND
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