Department of Music Records

11.13 linear feet (9 record boxes, 1 document case, 2 half-document cases, 1 oversize box)

The Music Department Records document the educational, performance, and promotional activities of the South Dakota State University Music Department from the early 20th century through the early 21st century. The collection includes newsletters, correspondence, concert and recital programs, posters, photographs, student writings, memorabilia, and administrative materials related to departmental ensembles and music curriculum.

The bulk of the collection consists of concert and recital programs for university ensembles—including the Concert Choir, Statesmen, University Women’s Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles, Symphonic Band, Civic Symphony, and the Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band—as well as student and faculty recitals. These materials capture performances held on campus, throughout the region, and on national and international tours. Many programs include performer rosters, program notes, translations, and accompanying newspaper clippings. Recurring events such as The Messiah, the Spring Festival of Music, Madrigal and Yuletide Feastes, and Friday Forum lecture-recitals are well represented. Materials from the Brookings Chamber Music Society further highlight collaborations with guest artists and touring ensembles.

Other items in the collection include early letterhead, alumni newsletters, promotional t-shirts, and photographs depicting choral groups and other student ensembles. Administrative files document planning for concerts and festivals, as well as the department’s broader public engagement.

This collection provides a record of music education and performance at SDSU, illustrating changes in curriculum, repertoire, and student involvement over time. It reflects the university’s role in cultivating musical talent and fostering cultural enrichment on campus and in the wider community.

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Materials in this collection may be subject to Title 17, Section 108 of the United States Copyright Act. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with copyright, privacy, trademark, and other applicable rights for their intended use. Obtaining all necessary permissions is the user's responsibility. Written authorization from the copyright and/or other rights holders is required for publication, distribution, or any use of protected materials beyond what is permitted under fair use.