ARIEL QUARTET to Complete Beethoven Cycle on Orchid Classics
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Black Hills State University
Music Program
Music Program
1200 University StreetSpearfish, South Dakota 57799-9539
605.642.6255
admissions@bhsu.edu
Upcoming productions
| Show | Dates | School |
|---|---|---|
| 10/9 – 10/18/2026 | Black Hills State University |
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Business Studies in Composite Music
Bachelor of Business Studies in Music Education
About the program
With strong vocal and piano programs and a growing emphasis on instrumental performance, the BHSU Music program provides the diversity a student wants but the individual attention a student needs. Music students will take such courses as music history, music theory, while taking private lessons. Music education majors take the extra course work to be able to teach in the K-12 environment.
Music majors can become professional musicians or work in music related fields, but many choose a teaching career or graduate school to further their talent.
Acceptance rate
Black Hills State University's acceptance rate is generally around 95%
Faculty
David Berberick, Christopher Hahn, Constance Hubbard, David Martinson, Lori Miller, Jon Nero, Stephen Parker, Paul Peterson, Nancy Roberts, Katie Smirnova, Amber Waseen, Symeon Waseen
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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28 – 7/31/2011 | Black Hills State University | |
| 7/14 – 7/24/2011 | Black Hills State University | |
| 7/7 – 7/10/2011 | Black Hills State University | |
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