Music is a fair and glorious gift of God...I am strongly persuaded that after theology, there is no art that can be placed on a level with music.

—Martin Luther

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The longer I am in the music department at USF, the more I appreciate our outstanding faculty. They are invested in making our ensembles the best they can possibly be. Their dedication is humbling and brings out the best in their students.

“Esther Nissen, Sioux Falls, S.D.Theology/Philosophy Major, Music Minor

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Three bachelor’s degrees and a minor in music

Four instrumental ensembles

Four vocal ensembles

Music scholarships available for majors and non-majors

Local, domestic and international touring and service opportunities

Renaissance-themed Madrigal tradition since 1963

Dedicated faculty

USF musicat a Glance

Zac Corio, Elk Point, S.D. Mathematics Major

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I’m a math major who enjoys music, and being involved in instrumental music at USF has been fun because of the director and the other great people I’ve met through my participation in the program.

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Brittany Kurtenbach, Gillette, Wyo. Music Education/Communication Studies & Theatre Major3

It’s hard not to get involved at USF. For me, it’s music. Whether swing dancing to the Jazz Band, rehearsing classics with the strings ensemble or singing Gospel or German with the choir, music will always be part of my life. This unique community welcomes one and all to participate in and find a home within the Music Department.

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Brittany Kurtenbach, Gillette, Wyo. Music Education/Communication Studies & Theatre Major 4

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From the Eiffel Tower to the windmills of the Netherlands, the USF Concert Chorale enjoyed the sights, people and cuisine of the unique cultures they encountered on their January 2012 European tour. The Chorale members sang, served and shared God’s love with the people of France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Tour Highlights: •ViewingthecityofParisatnightfromtheEiffelTower •ProvidingworshipmusicforMassatNotreDamedeParis •SeeingtheMonaLisaandVenusdeMiloattheLouvre •Deliveringcollectedwinterclothing,sharingamealandsingingforguests at the St. Magdelana Parish Homeless Shelter in Bruges, Belgium •VisitingtheAnneFrankHouse •PartneringinministrywithYouthWithAMission(YWAM)inAmsterdam •SharingtraditionalDutchpancakesandsingingforresidentsatanursing homeoutsideofAmsterdam •SingingintheChartresCathedralinChartres,France;theChurchofSt. GermaindePresinParis,France;St.Salvator’sCathedralinBruges, Beligum;andtheEnglishChurchinAmsterdam,theNetherlands

Student Reflections:The European tour was an unbelievable experience, thanks to our amazing guide and the tour planning of our director. Meeting the people of France, Belgium and the Netherlands opened my eyes to different views, all the while reminding me that we are connected through Christ. -Jake Versteeg, ‘12

The magnitude of the European choir tour experience was far greater than any other musical event in which I have participated. Using our voices to sing in reverence and praise to God, no matter if we were in the Cathedral of Notre Dame or on a side street of Bruges, made me recognize the unity that our choir members have with one another. What a special opportunity I had to share my abilities with others like me, in a place so foreign to us. -Davee Johnson, ‘13

The European choir tour taught me that we, as a country, are far younger and smaller than we tend to think. Visiting the many cathedrals and buildings that have been standing for hundreds of years in Europe, one begins to feel small and insignificant. But we are not insignificant in God’s sight. -Rachel Gould, ‘13

USF CONCERT CHORALE EUROPEAN TOUR 2012

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Dancer: Anna ThvedtThe Concert Chorale St. Salvator’s Cathedral Bruges, Belgium

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Anne Wentworth Madrigal Jester, 2011

Nathan Schlatter, Hopkins, Minn. Theology/YouthMinistryMajor

AnannualseriesofRenaissance-themedChristmasdinnertheatreperformances, the Madrigals became a University of Sioux Falls traditionwhenestablishedin1963byProfessorEmeritusLoisHarchanko.Oneofthelongest-standingandstrongesttraditionsassociated with USF, the Madrigal performances feature the strengths of the Singing Camerata and the talents of numerous instrumentalists. Madrigalguestsaretreatedtoadeliciousfour-coursemeal and entertained with jokes, dramatic sketches, songs, solos, instrumental music, dances and a court jester. HeldintheWardLobbyoftheMcDonaldUniversityCenter,the evening begins with a musical reception, after whichstudents,inelegantRenaissancecostumes,escortdinner guests to the festively decorated Salsbury Dining Hall for a Christmas feast. It’s a USF holiday experience to remember!

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I came to USF because of myfamily — my mom went here.I’ve stayed because of the community and friends I’ve made and because of howthis school has provided a place where I’ve beenchallenged and have grown in my faith. God is moving at USF, and I am thankful God called me to be here.

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Life on campus

MISSIONThe traditional motto of the University is Culture for Service—we seek to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world.

STUDENTSMore than 1,400 undergraduate and graduate students attend USF. More than 85 percent come from the Midwest and15percentareLutheran,12percentareCatholic,11percentareBaptist,4percentareNon-Denominationalandavariety of denominations comprise the remaining 58 percent.

ACADEMICSUSF offers more than 80 undergraduate programs and adult and graduate offerings in business, degree completion, education and nursing, as well as the Center for Professional Development.

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO15:1

PLACEMENT RATE96 percent of USF grads find employment in their major or chosen field within six months of graduation.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEOf our students, 98 percent receive some type of financial aid, ranging from scholarships to loans.

CAMPUS LIFEMore than 100 clubs, teams, organizations and activities exist on campus, making it easy for students to get involved.

ATHLETICSUSF is amemberoftheNCAADivisionIIandcompetes in the Northern Sun IntercollegiateConference(NSIC).

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What makes music at USF so special to me is that the members involved never forget the real reason we make music:AspraiseforGod.It’stheheartwe put into everything, both musical andnon-musical,thatmakesthedepartment so important.

“Katelynn Peterson,CedarRapids,IowaMusicEducation/VocalPerformanceMajor

Dr. David DeHoogh-KliewerDirectorofChoralActivitiesAssociateProfessorofMusic

(605)331-6629dave.dk@usiouxfalls.edu

Dr.DavidDeHoogh-Kliewerisabaritonehimself, but what he relishes more than a solo is a chance to bring together an entire choir. That is what makes him an ideal director of choral activities and associate professor of music, a position he has held at USF since 2006.

DeHoogh-Kliewer’sleadershipofUSF’sflagship choir, the Concert Chorale, and its elite counterpart, the Singing Camerata, combines his love of vocal music with his enthusiasm for travel. The associate professor has led the Concert Chorale on tours nationally, and, thanks to his direction, the group had the opportunity to perform in early 2010 throughout Italy, includingperformancesinVenice’sSt.

Mark’sCathedralandsingingforthePopeinVaticanCity.In2012,thechoirtouredFrance,including a performance at Notre Dame de Paris, with additional stops in Belgium and theNetherlands.Likewise,DeHoogh-KliewerhassecuredattractiveopportunitiesfortheSingingCamerata,takingthisgrouponatourofBudapest,ViennaandPraguein2008.In March 2013, the Concert Chorale and Singing Camerata embarked on a West Coast tour,singingandservinginthecitiesofLosAngelesandSanDiego.ThechoirwilltourItalyagainin2014withperformancesinRome,Florence,Veniceandseveralsmallervillages.Heis also responsible for directing the Madrigal Dinner performances that are a hallmark of the holidays at USF.

DeHoogh-Kliewerisjustasateaseintheclassroom,whereheiswell-servedbyadoctoraldegreeinchoralconductingfromtheUniversityofKansas,amaster’sdegreeinvocalmusiceducation from the University of South Dakota and a bachelor’s degree in music education fromBethelCollegeinNorthNewton,Kan.Beforemakingtheswitchtohighereducation,the associate professor accrued 11 years of experience teaching in the public school system.AtUSF,DeHoogh-Kliewerteachescoursesinmusiceducation,musictheoryandconducting.

DeHoogh-Kliewer’scommitmenttohisprofessiongoesbeyondcampus.HeisamemberoftheAmericanChoralDirector’sAssociation,enjoysconductingchoralfestivalsandfacilitatesthecollegechapterfortheNationalAssociationforMusicEducation.

DeHoogh-KliewerandwifeMichellehavetwodaughters,HannahandEmma.

Music Faculty

Thereisnofoolingthewell-trainedearof Nancy Wilcoxson—it only takes a few notes for her to distinguish a superior singing voice from one that needs her help. Aseasonedvocalandensembleclinician,Wilcoxson is sought for her expertise as a voice teacher, and she has served countless times as a judge for contests across South Dakota, including those for the state’s highly-regardedhonorchoirandtheMusicTeachersNationalAssociation.

Wilcoxsonisalong-standingmemberofUSF’sfaculty,joiningitsranksonapart-timebasis in 1988. She accepted her current full-timeroleasassistantprofessorofvocal music in 2006. Wilcoxson traces her

professional roots back to the University and the program she now helps guide. She received her undergraduate degree from USF before going on to earn her master’s degree from the UniversityofSouthDakota.WilcoxsonisABD(AllButDissertation)fromtheUniversityofNorthern Colorado.

Wilcoxson directs the mixed chorus Cantare and teaches a variety of courses that capitalize on her proficiency in vocal music, vocal diction, vocal pedagogy and music history. Wilcoxson hasalong-heldinterestinopera,anotherskillshebringstoUSFassheteachesstudentsto perform and direct her favorite genre. The assistant professor serves as vice president of Sounds of South Dakota, an organization committed to promoting opera within the state andtheregion,andisanactivememberofboththeNationalAssociationofTeachersofSingingandtheMusicTeachersNationalAssociation.

WilcoxsonhasbeenmarriedtohusbandKirbyformorethan30years.Theyhavetwodaughters, Nicole and Danielle.

Nancy WilcoxsonDirectorofVocalMusicAssistantProfessorofMusic

(605)331-6668nancy.wilcoxson@usiouxfalls.edu

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Whether he is shaping a delicate woodwind orbrassmelody,providingthetoe-tappingbeats for a student swing dance night, evoking just the right musical mood for a theatrical scene or teaching the finer points of the German augmented sixth chord, Dr. Jonathan Neiderhiser is passionate about making great music.

Neiderhiser came to USF in 2007, bringing with him a wealth of experience as a conductor and teacher. He received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Pittsburgh’s Duquesne University where he went on to become an adjunct professor

and assistant conductor of instrumental ensembles. Neiderhiser earned his doctorate inconductingfromWestVirginiaUniversity,and,whilestudyingthere,hebecamethefoundingdirectorandkappelmeisteroftheScholaCantorumattheLutherancampuschapel.NeiderhiseralsoworkedasdirectorofbandsatBethanyCollegeinBethany,W.Va.

AsanassociateprofessorofmusicanddirectorofinstrumentalmusicatUSF,Neiderhiserhasplenty of opportunities to share his love of conducting. He leads the Wind Ensemble and Chamber Orchestra and has directed the pit ensembles for USF theatre productions, including The Producers, Guys and Dolls and The Fantasticks. He teaches courses in music theory, conductingandAmericanmusic,andservesasAreaChairfortheVisualandPerformingArts.

Neiderhiser is dedicated to professional development. He is a former assistant editor of MusicTheory:ExplorationsandApplications,anacademicjournalthatincludesanarticleheauthored.Locally,heisamemberoftheSiouxFallsMunicipalBandandasubstitutehornistwith the Dakota Wind Ensemble and the South Dakota Symphony.

Neiderhiser is married to Dr. Jenny Bangsund, and they have one daughter, Johanna.

Dr. Jonathan NeiderhiserDirector of Instrumental MusicAssociateProfessorofMusic

(605)331-6667jonathan.neiderhiser@usiouxfalls.edu

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Denise Ferguson, Worland, Wyo.ArtMajor

Athoughmusicisnotmymajor,itis too important to me to not be involved. USF has provided me with instrumental and vocal opportunities. I thoroughly enjoy learning new literature and creating music with fellow students throughout the year!

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