Course enrollment options for each ensemble are listed below each heading, but additional options may apply. Click the specific ensemble for more information. Contact the instructor of the ensemble for more information.
The SDSM&T Brass Choir, an ensemble started by Dr. Feiszli and Mr. Mitchell in 2009, meets on Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 PM and is currently under the direction of Dr. Drobnak. Membership in the Brass Choir is determined by audition and is open to students on trumpet, trombone, horn, euphonium (baritone), tuba, and percussion. The group performs music from the Renaissance through the Modern era. The Brass Choir performs at least one concert each semester.
Brass Choir, TTh 12:00noon - Music Center 202
MUEN-260-M0F5 Non-Credit Music Ensemble
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Concert Choir is an auditioned, mixed-voice ensemble directed by Dr. James D. Feiszli. The Concert Choir has a reputation for excellent performances locally and world-wide, earning first-place awards in international choral competition and drawing large crowds at its highly-anticipated concerts in Rapid City each year. Concert Choir is offered in two sections to facilitate student schedules.
Concert Choir, MWF 8:00 am – Music Center 202
MUEN-100-M001 Concert Choir (1 Phys. Ed. credit)
MUEN-260-M0F1 (93689) Non-Credit Music Ensemble
MUS-317-M001 Music in Performance II (3 Hum. credits)
Concert Choir, MWF 12:00 pm – Music Center 202
MUEN-100-M002 Concert Choir (1 Phys. Ed. credit)
MUEN-260-M0F2 (93690) Non-Credit Music Ensemble
MUS-317-M002 Music in Performance II (3 Hum. credits)
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The Jazz Band has a long history at SDSM&T. Various forms of jazz ensembles have existed at the institution since the 1970s. Quite often members of the Jazz Band form smaller jazz combos to improve their music experience. Known not only for the excellence of their music, Jazz Band members are often seen wearing quirky attire to match their jazzy personalities. The Jazz Band meets on Monday and Wednesday at 5:30 PM to rehearse and performs throughout the Black Hills region several times each semester.
Jazz Band, MW 5:30 pm – Music Center 202
MUEN-260-M0F6 Non-Credit Music Ensemble
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Master Chorale is SDSM&T's most select vocal ensemble. All members must be outstanding vocal musicians and in either the University Choir or Concert Choir (unless they have a scheduling conflict and have been a previous member of Chorale). The Chorale performs everything from Gregorian chant to unaccompanied popular music, and makes appearances at professional music conferences, alumni chapter events, and at other prestigious venues in the US and in Europe.
Master Chorale, TTh 4:15 pm – Music Center 304
MUEN-260-M0F4 Non-Credit Music Ensemble
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School of Mines Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Kenneth Drobnak, is an
instrumental ensemble of about 60 members – including students and
community members, that meets on Monday and Wednesday evenings to study
music for wind ensemble ranging from traditional marches to modern band
compositions. The ensemble performs at least one concert per semester.
Symphonic Band, MW 7:00 pm – Music Center 202
MUEN-122-M021 Concert Band (1 Phys. Ed. credit)
MUEN-260-M0F3 Non-Credit Music Ensemble
MUS-217-M021 Music in Performance I (3 Hum. credits)
MUS-317-M021 Music in Performance II (3 Hum. credits)
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One of the newest SDSM&T music ensembles, the University Choir is a non-auditioned, mixed-voice ensemble that meets on Thursday evenings from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Open to SDSM&T students and community members, the University Choir focuses on the vocal/musical development of the individual singer while providing quality musical experiences. Originally intended as an outlet for those students unable to fit Concert Choir into their schedules, the University Choir has evolved into a separate entity, with different criteria and expectations.
University Choir, Th 6:00 pm – Music Center 202
MUEN-101-M021 University Choir (1 Phys. Ed. credit)
MUEN-260-M0F8 Non-Credit Music Ensemble
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Open to community members, faculty, and students alike, the String Ensemble meets on Tuesday evenings in the Music Center Auditorium at 7:00pm. Literature ranges from chamber music to string orchestral works. Contact Ms. Schnittgrund for more information.
University Orchestra, T 7:00 pm – Music Center 202
MUEN-260-M0F7 Non-Credit Music Ensemble
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