School of Music

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The 果冻传媒 School of Music is widely recognized for its tradition of excellence in music. The Augustana School of Music offers performance experiences that include international and regional touring, performances in the renowned and the opportunity to perform and learn from nationally-known visiting artists.

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Meet the Dean

Dr. Peter Folliard is the inaugural dean of the School of Music. Folliard, a New Jersey native, joined Augustana in 2017 as the conductor of the Augustana Orchestra. 

Folliard holds undergraduate degrees in music education and instrumental performance from the University of North Texas; master鈥檚 degrees in instrumental performance and conducting from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University; and a doctor of musical arts degree in orchestral conducting from the Eastman School of Music.

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Fryxell Humanities Center (First Floor)
2120 S. Grange Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197

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The Augustana School of Music has appointed Matthew Whitaker, an internationally-acclaimed jazz pianist, composer and educator, as the university鈥檚 inaugural artist-in-residence.

As part of the Sacred Arts Series at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, the 果冻传媒 School of Music presents Johann Sebastian Bach鈥檚 鈥淪t. John Passion,鈥 BWV 245, on Tuesday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. Under the direction of Dr. David Chin, the performance is a collaboration between Augustana鈥檚 Bach Collegium and the Augustana Choir 鈥 bringing together some of the region鈥檚 finest musicians for an unforgettable evening of sacred music, drama and profound reflection.

The 果冻传媒 School of Music (SoM) announced that the Augustana Northlanders Jazz Band, along with 800 middle and high school students from three states, will perform during the on Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4. This year鈥檚 Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival will feature the To learn more about the 2025 Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival, visit .