South Dakota Mines Music Center
At the South Dakota Mines, music is interwoven into the science and engineering curriculum, allowing students to flourish in a diverse environment rich with talent, knowledge, and passion. Music-making sparks the imagination, demands innovation, develops
rigorous self-discipline and intellectual flexibility – skills integral to success in every field.
Our unique music ensemble courses and other offerings challenge our students to think creatively and develop greater musical understandings
through the study and performance of all varieties of music, while gaining invaluable teaming and communication skills that serve them well throughout their chosen careers. Our music program, created and developed by former South Dakota Mines Director
of Music Dr. James D. Feiszli, was cited by The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and Carnegie Foundation as the major reason for his being awarded the 2013 CASE-Carnegie Professor of the Year for South Dakota.
South Dakota Mines music ensembles have performed
at conferences, competitions, and festivals around the world. Students receive personalized instruction from faculty renowned and respected for their contributions
to the music profession.
Music activities are housed in the Music Center, located in one of the most historic buildings on campus, on the southeast corner of the campus quadrangle.
A focal point of campus life, the Music Center hosts concerts, recitals, classes, rehearsal rooms, and social events.
For more information, contact the music office at (605) 394-2433 or any of the faculty members linked on these pages.