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1500 Birchmont Drive Northeast
Bemidji,Minnesota 56601
218.755.3997
admissions@bemidjistate.edu

DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Science in Music Education (Instrumental Classroom K-12 Classroom)

Bachelor of Science in Music Education (Vocal Classroom K-12)

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Music, Piano Performance & Pedagogy emphasis

Bachelor of Arts in Instrumental Performance

Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance

Master of Music Education

Art Management Certificate

Minor in Music


Bemidji State University is known as an excellent school for preparing musicians and music educators. The majority of music majors at BSU are involved in studies toward the Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. Graduates are satisfactorily placed in music education positions at close to a 100% rate. Students have also selected study toward the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music, allowing for individualized tailoring of studies in areas such as Arts Management and Composition. Many graduates choose to enter graduate school or pursue careers in related fields. Graduates of our programs include music professors at major universities, the Director for Public Relations for the Minnesota Orchestra, and the former Director of the Minnesota Opera Company. Recent BSU music graduates have won honors at national and international competitions, including the MTNA Collegiate Artist Competition. With affordable tuition, facilities that are among the best in all of MNSCU, caring and talented faculty, outstanding scholarship opportunities, and a supportive and arts-oriented community, the BSU Department of Music is a treasure.

Acceptance Rate:

Bemidji State University's overall acceptance rate is 78%


Faculty Info:

Dr. Stephen Carlson, Scott Guidry, Dr. Janice Haworth, Dwight Jilek, Dr. Hilary Lowery, Jennifer Olson, Dr. Cory Renbarger, Miriam Webber, Dr. Fulton Gallagher, Mr. Greg Gaston, Heather Guidry, Eric Gustafson, Eric Olson, Curtis Olson, Dr. Patrick Riley, Louis Samsa, Mr. Eric Sundeen, Ryan Webber, Sarah Weisbrod, Daniel Will



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