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MUSIC GROUPS
Concert Choir
The BSC Concert Choir is a 40-60 member, non-audition ensemble. This chorus performs a variety of music drawn from many styles and genres; and is open to all interested BSC students. Current members are pursuing a variety of associate degrees in fields such as music, communications, drama, pre-med, pre-dentistry, nursing, criminal justice, pre-law, education, psychology, optometry and power plant technology.
The choir regularly performs major choral works. Recent productions have included Verdi's "Requiem," Benjamin Britten's "Ceremony of Carols," John Rutter's "Gloria," "Christmas Cantata" by Daniel Pinkham, Brahms' "Song of Destiny," performed in a joint production with the University of Mary Concert Choir, and Mozart's "Solemn Vespers" at Carnegie Hall in New York.
Over the past 15 years, the BSC ChoirFest event has showcased the talents of nearly 1,500 singers, including the BSC Concert Choir, and select singers from area high schools. ChoirFest includes performances by all BSC choral ensembles as well as a coloborative performance with the BSC Wind Ensemble and the mass choir. Guest conductors have included Dr. Eph Ehly (University of Missouri-Kansas City), Kathy Romey (University of Minnesota), Charles Bruffy (Kansas City Chorale), Dr. David Junker (Brazil), Dr. Bruce Vantine (Cornerstone Chorale), Dr. Elmer Schock (Colorado), Dr. Gregory Gentry (Arizona State University), Dr. Charles Robinson (University of Missouri-Kansas), Dr. Stephen Futrell (Elon University, North Carolina), Dr Matthew Fritz (Elizabethtown College, Pennsylvania), Dr. Susan McMane (San Francisco Girls Chorus), Dr. P. Bradley Logan (Bemidji State University), Dr. Robert Demaree (University of Wisconsin, Platteville), Dr. Rollo Dilworth (Temple University, Philadelphia), and Dr. Bruce Chamberlain (University of Arizona). Andrew.j.miller.4@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, including Valentine's Day serenades; and within the community, and on tour. 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 performs at many events, including "Love Without Fear" benefit for the Abused Adult Resource Center, Bismarck Community Prayer Service following the events of September 11, 2001, the ND American Choral Directors Association Showcase Concert, and the ND Humanities Summit. Andrew.j.miller.4@bismarckstate.edu
Wind Ensemble
The Wind Ensemble is a performing group open to all BSC students who enjoy expression through instrumental music. It is a non-audition group and performs a wide variety of wind band literature. A concert in Sidney J. Lee Auditorium is held at the end of each semester. For more information e-mail John.Darling@bismarckstate.edu.
Chamber Winds
With enrollment in Wind Ensemble comes the opportunity to perform in small chamber groups such as Brass Ensemble and Woodwind Ensemble. These groups play at campus functions throughout the semester. For more information about Brass Ensemble contact Brianne.Fuzesy@bsc.nodak.edu. For more information about Woodwind Ensemble contact Jeanette.Rehberg@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 John.Darling@bismarckstate.edu.
Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble is open to all members of the BSC Wind Ensemble, regardless of their past experience on percussion. It offers students the opportunity to grow in their rhythmic and musical skills while also learning to play a variety of percussion instruments. For more information about Percussion Ensemble contact Robert.Peske@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 is 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. Two formal concerts are given at the end of each semester. For more information about String Ensemble contact Oscar.MartinezFlores@bismarckstate.edu.
Guitar Ensemble
The Guitar Ensemble is open to select musicians who have completed Beginner Guitar Class and are currently enrolled in applied music for guitar. Students will need to know how to read standard music notation, tablature, chord charts and lead sheets. Musical literature consists of a variety of styles ranging from Baroque and Classical styles to Jazz, Blues and Rock. It offers students the opportunity to work in a group setting and play at various campus functions throughout the semester. For more information about Guitar Ensemble contact Douglas.Klein@bismarckstate.edu.
Musical Theatre
Each spring students at BSC present a musical theater production. Shows of the recent past include "Company," "Little Shop of Horrors," "Cabaret," "Godspell," "Into the Woods," "110 in the Shade," "Baby," and "Damn Yankees." For more information e-mail Daniel.Rogers@bismarckstate.edu or call 701-224-5530.
Private Study
Students at Bismarck State College may elect to study voice, guitar, piano, organ, wind instruments, stringed instruments or percussion with a private instructor for college credit. Music majors include private study as part of their AA curriculum each semester. Group lessons are also available for voice and piano.
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