Through directed study and collaborative experience, the faculty and students of the Challey School of Music and Instrumental Area seek to develop and foster effective and successful future music educators, performers and well-rounded musicians. Faculty members mentor and encourage students of the instrumental area to achieve these goals through individual applied study, large and chamber ensembles, and a variety of other courses and activities.
Welcome to the NDSU Challey School of Music. As an accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, the NDSU Challey School of Music offers its students a broad range of opportunities and degree options. We offer majors in music education, performance, composition, and liberal studies. We strive to provide opportunities to develop competencies and a faculty dedicated to high standards of excellence.Â
This handbook is designed to provide information concerning some of the policies, guidelines, and procedures of the NDSU Challey School of Music. It is your responsibility to be aware of these policies, guidelines, and procedures. Music faculty and staff are available to answer questions and assist you. Other, more general information about NDSU is available in the current NDSU Undergraduate Catalog.
Challey School of Music announcements concerning academic updates, application deadlines, performance calendars and other timely subjects are posted in Challey Hall, on the NDSU School of Music webpage, and/or distributed through email to your official NDSU email account. The university considers your email account to be the official channel for communication, and you should check it frequently.