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 […]

Alum’s passion fuels communications career in the music industry

A love for singing and songwriting led Dawn Delvo 06’ to Minnesota State Moorhead’s music industry program — and eventually to the red carpet at the Grammys. Dawn chose Minnesota State Moorhead’s music industry program for its unique combination of performance and business training. That foundation prepared her to thrive in Nashville, where she’s now VP of Communications at Black […]

Davies Drumline Visits School of Performing Arts

30 students from the Davies High School (Fargo) Drumline are scheduled to visit Minnesota State Moorhead’s campus on Thursday, Sept. 4.  During their visit, they will work with Dr. Kenyon Williams, Professor of Percussion and director of the Dragon Drumline, on fundamentals of marching percussion technique on the stage of Hansen theatre between 9am-2:30pm.  This will be the third annual […]