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!
Department of Fine and Performing Arts, Minot State University
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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
03/26/2026
12/31/2025
Happy New Year! Here are some of our favorite musical moments from 2025:
MSO and MSU Side-By-Side Festival
Beaver Basketball Band at the NSIC tournament
University Choir performances in Norway
Marching Beavers (and our favorite mascot) cheering on our football team
Northwest Festival 2025
Come join us in 2026 for more memorable moments! https://www.minotstateu.edu/enroll/apply.shtml https://www.minotstateu.edu/music/scholarships.shtml
12/08/2025
11/25/2025
Have you ever wondered what music is like at Minot State? Now’s your chance to join us!
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.
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.
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
10/08/2025
Juniors and Seniors, find your inner Beaver! Next Thursday or Friday (or both if you really want to), spend the day with a music major and attend classes, sit in with ensembles, even have a lesson with our faculty. Register here: https://www.minotstateu.edu/enroll/Events/be-a-beaver-days.shtml
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
58707