Oct. 6-7, 2017
Northern State University
The first-ever statewide conference of South Dakota arts educators in K-12 through higher education
Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to meet new colleagues, form lasting partnerships and build on relationships within the South Dakota art educator community!
Welcome
The NSU Band Clinic is the longest-running band festival in South Dakota. The festival consists of two student festival bands and the NSU Symphonic Band, along with workshops for students and directors. The 125- to 175-piece clinic bands are equal in size and balance and rehearse during the morning and early afternoon.
Each student will receive a T-shirt to wear at the concert. We also offer an on-campus catered lunch for students and directors, giving them a chance to see other parts of campus and visit with NSU band students. Finally, the concert will take place in the beautiful new Johnson Fine Arts Center Main Theater.
General Schedule
The clinic begins with check-in at 8 a.m. and culminates with a concert at 3 p.m.
Nomination Process
The instrumentation of the bands is based on director nomination and past experience of the student nominated. EVERY student nominated will be chosen to participate, so please nominate only your most outstanding and deserving students. We must have two quality bands capable of putting together a program in a limited amount of rehearsal time. Please nominate upperclassmen when possible.
Registration/Nominations
- We can accept late registrations; however, we cannot guarantee names will make the program after the cutoff date. The clinic fee is $15 per student, payable to NSU Band Clinic and sent to Laura Haar, NSU Music, 1200 S. Jay, Aberdeen, S.D. 57401.
- The NSU Band Clinic will recognize four-year participants. Four-year participants will receive an NSU music scholarship.
Music
Music will be available in late October.
Schedule
Detailed schedules and information will be emailed after the registration period and during the week before the festival.
More Information
Please contact Dr. Rolf Olson at rolf.olson@northern.edu or 605-626-2501 with questions.
Past Programs
Jan. 18, 2018
Johnson Fine Arts Center, NSU
Featuring The Hornheads
Registration to be announced
Ensembles eligible to perform at the festival
- Big Band: A minimum of nine instrumental musicians performing with the traditional Big Band part assignments
- Jazz Combo: A maximum of eight musicians - usually with at least a bass, drums, and piano or guitar. Including instrumentalists or solo singers is very common.
- Vocal Jazz Ensemble/Swing Choir: A vocal ensemble that performs jazz with a minimum of dancing. (No show choirs, please)
- Details and Rules
Contacts
Vocal - Dr. Wendy van Gent, wendy.vangent@northern.edu, 605-626-7753
Band - Dr. Grant Manhart, grant.manhart@northern.edu, 605-626-2982
Band - Dr. Terry Beckler, terry.beckler@northern.edu, 605-626-3436
Summer 2018
The annual Arts Education Institute (AEI) offers professional development in arts and learning for South Dakota teachers and pre-K-12 administrators.
However, you don't have to be an educator to attend AEI. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this fun-filled week of learning featuring:
- Ways to infuse the arts into classrooms
- Curriculum development
- Hands-on art and music workshops
AEI is offered for up to two graduate, undergraduate or recertification credits (optional). Find details at Arts South Dakota-Arts Education Institute.
Summer 2018
At the NSU jazz camp, you'll have the opportunity to play in various jazz groups, take lessons, learn about improvisation, enjoy social and recreational activities and participate in nightly jam sessions.
Classes
All students will have a chance to be part of a jazz big band. Rehearsals will be held each day, with a final concert Saturday. You'll learn to play a variety of jazz styles, including swing, Latin and funk/rock.
Lessons
Each student will have one lesson, with the option of taking more. Lessons will help you improve tone, technique, style and improvisation.
Improvisation
Improvisation classes will be divided into beginning, intermediate and advanced groups. This is a great time to just get your feet wet or improve the improvisation skills you already have.
Summer 2018
The NSU Voice Camp is ideal for young singers in grades 7-12 who love to sing and want to learn more about their voice and the world of the singer-actor in a supportive atmosphere.
Classes
Daily classes will include:
- Vocal warmups
- Health and care of your voice
- Stage deportment
- Song interpretation
- Diction for singers
- Acting
- Jazz
- Movement
- Small-group ensembles and choir
All students will participate in choral ensembles. Enjoy recreational and social activities while learning about music and vocal technique.
Lessons
Students are asked to bring one prepared song to work on in lessons and classes. Acceptable categories include classical art song, age-appropriate aria, folk song, or musical theater selection. It's helpful if the song is memorized or close to it. If you don't have a song to bring to camp, one will be assigned to you.
Each student will have one lesson, with the option of taking one additional voice lesson. Lessons will focus on posture, breathing, breath support, healthy production and projection.
summer 2018
NSU Campus Band students entering grades 6-9 are welcome to attend the Rushmore National Junior High Music Camp on Northern's campus in Aberdeen. Guided by camp counselors, students stay in Northern dorms and enjoy meals in NSU's dining hall, the Wolves' Den.
The camp offers many performance opportunities and individual lessons from music educators and professionals, as well as daily recreational activities. For details, visit rushmoremusiccamp.com or follow the camp on Facebook.
