Keyboard
The Division of Performing Arts offers piano and organ study at variable credits. Students can pursue a keyboard major, minor, or concentration, or take lessons as a non-music major. In addition to private lessons, courses are offered in collaborative piano, pedagogy, and literature. Keyboardists can take part in many performance opportunities, including studio recitals, chamber music, collaborations with vocalists and instrumentalists, keyboard duet and duo ensembles, and jazz band. The keyboard area frequently hosts guest performers and masterclass clinicians. Recent guests include Paul Barnes, Alessio Bax, Gabriela Martinez, Jay Mauchley, Nariaki Suguira, and Geraldine Ong.
Ann Nicole Nelson Hall boasts two Steinway D concert grand, a 1932 Kimball organ, Opus 7109, reinstalled in 2004 by the Reuter Organ Company, and a recently acquired concert harpsichord. Organists also have access to a two-rank Reuter practice organ.
Inaugural Minot State University Keyboard Arts Festival!
Organ and piano students, teachers, and enthusiasts are invited to partake in a weekend of concerts, competitions, and masterclasses in the beautiful concert spaces at MSU.
Schedule:
Friday, October 25
- 4:30 p.m. Organ Masterclass with Dr. Beverly Everett (Ann Nicole Nelson Hall)
- 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital: Dr. Beverly Everett, guest organist (Ann Nicole Nelson Hall)
Saturday, October 26
- 9:00 a.m. Student Competitions (Hartnett Recital Hall)
- TBA Attend MSO rehearsal with guest, Oda Voltersvik (Ann Nicole Nelson Hall)
- 1:00 p.m. Piano Masterclass with Dr. Dianna Anderson (Hartnett Recital Hall)
- 2:30 p.m. Student showcase concert featuring competition winners (Hartnett Recital Hall)
- 7:00 p.m. Minot Symphony Orchestra concert (tickets provided to first 25 student attendees registered)
Sunday, October 27
- 11:00 a.m. Minot State University keyboard studio showcase (Ann Nicole Nelson Hall)
- 1:30 p.m. Oda Voltersvik concert “Nordic Women Composers” (Hartnett Recital Hall)
All events are free to attend, however an entry fee will be collected for competition entries to cover the cost of judges. Students interested in performing in the organ or piano masterclasses should request by October 12.
