Groups
Concert Choir
Concert Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble of mixed voices that offers opportunities to study and perform a variety of choral literatureThis course is designed to reinforce healthy singing technique, refine critical listening and reading skills, and foster a sense of community among its musicians. For more information about Concert Choir, please contact dawn.hagerott@bismarckstate.edu.
Chamber Choir - Men's Ensemble
The BSC Men's Ensemble performs music from Renaissance to contemporary, with an emphasis on contrasting musical styles and techniques. This select men's ensemble provides entertainment at a variety of events for the college. dawn.hagerott@bismarckstate.edu.
Chamber Choir - Women's Ensemble
This select group of singers performs music in a variety of genres, specializing in contemporary music for treble voices. The Women's Ensemble may perform at many events. clyde.bauman@bismarckstate.edu.
Jazz Ensemble
BSC Jazz Ensemble is open to select musicians by audition and membership in the Wind Ensemble. Jazz literature from all 20th-century styles and improvisation are stressed in rehearsals and performances throughout the year. For more information about Jazz Ensemble contact david.sorenson@bismarckstate.edu.
String Ensemble
Students in String Ensemble rehearse and perform chamber music written for small groups of string instruments. Music from different musical eras and the subsequent performance practices pertaining to those eras are covered. String Ensemble is open to all students with prior experience in the playing of a stringed instrument, and students encompass all levels of playing experience Concerts are performed during each semester. For more information about String Ensemble contact laura.prokopyk@bismarckstate.edu.
Musical Theatre
Each spring students at BSC present a musical theater production. Shows of the recent past include "Spring Awakening," "Legally Blonde," "Gypsy," and "Chicago." BSC students from all disciplines are welcome to audition for parts or volunteer to work on technical crews (stage, lighting, sound, costumes, and pit orchestra). daniel.walstad@bismarckstate.edu
Private Study
Students at Bismarck State College may elect to study voice, guitar, piano, wind instruments, stringed instruments or percussion with a private instructor for college credit. These lessons MUSC 145/146 can be continued throughout students’ time at BSC and they fulfill general education and enrichment credit requirements.