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The Department of Music at the University of South Dakota offers undergraduate degrees in Music Performance, Music Education, and Musical Arts; and the state's only Master of Music degree with specialization in Music Performance, Education, Conducting, and Music History.
ORCHESTRAL STUDIES FACULTY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA:
Dr. Luis A. Víquez, Assistant Professor of Music. Music Director. The University of South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.
Dr. Ioana Galu, Assistant Professor of Music. Violin/Viola, Chamber Orchestra, Rawlins Piano Trio.
Dr. Marie-Élaine Gagnon, Associate Professor of Music. Cello, Chamber Orchestra, Rawlins Piano Trio.
Dr. Richard Rognstad, Emeritus Professor of Music and Emeritus Director of Orchestras. Contrabass.
The mission of the Department of Music at the University of South Dakota is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to become professional musicians, performers, educators, scholars, and lifelong learners.
