Challey School of Music
The NDSU Challey School of Music offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to prepare the next generation of music professionals.
Fissinger Competition Winner Announcement Postponed
The NDSU Challey School of Music’s announcement of the Edwin Fissinger Choral Composition Competition winner that was originally set for January 15 has been postponed. We hope to make the announcement by February 1, 2025. Stay tuned for updates. Thank you for your patience!
Music Scholarship Applications
Are you a first year or transfer student planning to major in music at NDSU starting in fall 2025? Apply for a Challey School of Music scholarship! We are hosting vocal and instrumental auditions for scholarships on January 24 and February 3, 2025. Fill out the appropriate form below to schedule your audition.
First Year Student Music Scholarship Application Transfer Student Music Scholarship ApplicationScholarships for music majors are available on the basis of need, academic achievement, musicianship, and service to the music department. Please note that these scholarships are intended only for music majors. For more information about our music scholarships, click here.
Ensemble Auditions for Spring 2025 Semester
Interested in joining one of our choir or instrumental ensembles? Auditions for groups that require them will take place at the beginning of the spring 2025 semester. Visit our Ensembles page to learn more about the ensemble you are interested in and view audition information.
Upcoming Events
To see a full list of upcoming events, view our calendar.
JANUARY 24
Music Scholarship Audition Day
All Day | Music Education Building
JANUARY 25
Baroque Festival: Student Recital
7:30 PM | Peace Lutheran Church
JANUARY 26
Baroque Festival: Faculty Recital
2 PM | Peace Lutheran Church
FEBRUARY 3
Music Scholarship Audition Day
All Day | Music Education Building
FEBRUARY 6 & 7
NDSU Jazz Festival Concerts
5:30 PM | Festival Concert Hall
FEBRUARY 13-15
NDSU Opera: The Pirates of Penzance
7:30 PM | Festival Concert Hall
FEBRUARY 16
NDSU Opera: The Pirates of Penzance
2 PM | Festival Concert Hall