Discover Your Passion, Perform Your Story
Northwestern State’s Department of Music offers a vibrant community of performance, learning and creativity. Students from across the University participate in bands, choirs, orchestras and other ensembles.
Explore our music degrees, performance opportunities, scholarships and outstanding facilities—and discover your place in NSU Music.
About Us
The Department of Music at Northwestern State University helps students develop their musical talents through hands-on learning, dedicated faculty, and opportunities to grow as performers, educators, and musicians.
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Areas of Study
Explore our areas of study in music, offering opportunities to develop your skills in performance, music education, and musicianship.
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Undergraduate Degree Programs
Our undergraduate degree programs provide students with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience to prepare for careers in music performance, education, and related fields.
Majors & Programs
Graduate Degree Programs
Our graduate degree programs help students advance their musical expertise, deepen their knowledge, and expand their professional opportunities in music.
Graduate Programs
Large Ensembles
Our large ensembles give students the opportunity to perform, collaborate, and grow musically through shared experiences in bands, choirs, orchestras, and other performance groups.
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Apply & Audition
Take the next step toward becoming a Demon musician by applying to Northwestern State University and scheduling your music audition.
Donate
Support the Department of Music by donating to student opportunities, musical experiences, and programs that inspire the next generation of musicians.
Are You A High School Music Student?
Receive our “Guide To NSU” We’ll include:
-A free private lesson with the instructor for your instrument
-Tips on how to nail your scholarship audition
– The opportunity to take a personalized campus tour and be a “Music Major For A Day”
Tell us about yourself to get started. We’ll see you on the other side!
Louisiana Piano Series International
The Louisiana Piano Series International series brings world-class pianists to Natchitoches, offering inspiration to Northwestern State students and enriching the local community through outstanding cultural events.
NSU Music Academy
Established in 2014, the NSU Music Academy serves the Natchitoches area and offers lessons in guitar, percussion, piano, and voice. Lessons are taught both face to face and online and they are provided by Northwestern State graduate and undergraduate students in the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts. Piano lessons are for those from age six as well as adults and voice lessons are for those eight and up. Each semester ends with a concert recital at NSU’s Magale Recital Hall.
