Save the Date for MSUM Percussion Day with Jonathan Scales Fourchestra on Nov. 1

Minnesota State Moorhead is excited to host its biennial Percussion Day, with a morning mass drumline masterclass (area high school and university drumlines) with guest artist Lauren Teel. In the afternoon, steelbands from a tri-state area converge to perform side-by-side with the jaw-dropping Jonathan Scales Fourchestra. The Fourchestra then performs an evening concert on the stage of Hansen Theatre, sponsored […]

Kyja K-Nelson to lead Moorhead’s new Honors College

Award-winning educator and filmmaker Kyja Kristjansson-Nelson is the inaugural Dean of the highly anticipated Honors College. Launching in Fall 2026, the Honors College is designed for students who seek intellectual challenge, meaningful engagement, and boundless opportunity. More than an academic program, it is a community of scholars driven by curiosity, ambition, and a commitment to excellence.  “Faculty create the environment, and I’m […]

Bachmeier headlines MN Region 5 Service Cooperative Kickoff

Art Education Program Director, Brad Bachmeier, headlined the Sourcewell Region 5 Service Cooperative Arts Professional Development day in Staples, MN on Sep. 30. Professor Bachmeier presented three professional development sessions, ranging from Creative careers and emerging opportunities for student vocations to career transitions for educators. Bachmeier also presented on utilizing Social-Emotional Learning strategies for creating engaging and relevant curricula in […]