MuSoUND
MuSoUND is for music majors, minors, and any member of a performing ensemble. Run by the students,
for the students, the possibilities are endless! MuSoUND's mission is to unite all areas of the music
department and in an organization which provides benefits to music students and the Greater Grand Forks community.
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MENC
Founded in 1907 with 64 members, today's membership has grown to more than 100,000 including active music
teachers, university faculty and researchers, college students preparing to be teachers, high school honor
society members and MusicFriends. Formerly Music Educators National Conference, the association's name was
changed in 1998 to MENC: The National Association for Music Education to better reflect its mission.
The mission of MENC: The National Association for Music Education is to advance music education by encouraging
the study and making of music by all.
UND Music supports an active MENC student chapter. Although intended primarily for students pursuing careers
in music education, the organization is open to all interested students. For a small dues payment, members
receive the Music Educators Journal, Teaching Music, the North Dakota Music Educator, and most benefits
accorded full members. Applications for membership are accepted early in the Fall Semester. The MENC chapter
sponsors numerous events in the Department, including lectures, recitals, and panel discussions. For more
information contact Dr. James Popejoy at 701-777-2815.
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Sigma Alpha Iota
Sigma Alpha Iota was founded on June 12, 1903 at the University School of Music, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Incorporation papers, under the laws of the State of Michigan, were signed December 1, 1904, and recorded
December 15, 1904. The local chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, international sorority for women in music,
is active within the Department of Music. Membership is open by invitation.
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American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
Founded in 1959, the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) is a nonprofit music-education organization
whose central purpose is to promote excellence in choral music through performance, composition, publication,
research, and teaching. In addition, ACDA strives through arts advocacy to elevate choral music's position in
American society. The local chapter of the ACDA, an association devoted to choral music in America, is active
among choral students within the Department. Applications for membership are accepted during the Fall Semester.
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Pi Kappa Lambda
Pi Kappa Lambda's mission is to recognize the highest levels of musical achievement and academic scholarship
in colleges, universities, and other institutions of higher learning which must offer music degree programs
in one or more fields. To foster scholarly interest in the theoretical and historical aspects of music and
pursuit of eminent achievement in performance, composition, music education and research. To encourage members
to maintain professional standards and use every opportunity to advance music as a vital part of our lives and
cultural heritage. The first UND members of this prestigious national music fraternity was inducted at Honors
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American music therapy association for students (AMTAS-UND)
The AMTAS chapter at UND was founded in 2009. There is no formal membership as all declared music therapy majors are welcome at all events, as well as students, faculty, and staff interested in the field of music therapy. Events include hosting workshops, attending conferences, open meetings to discuss current trends in the field, service work in musical outreach to Grand Forks, and collaboration with other student organizations. More information
MUSIKTANZ
Music Program for Children
The Musiktanz program is a curriculum developed by Dr. Lorna Lutz Heyge, an
internationally recognized author and early childhood music educator. She is
the founder of Kindermusik® and co-author of the early childhood curriculum
Kindermusik for the Young Child. Musiktanz is based on the English edition
of her latest work, A Cycle of Seasons. In the Musiktanz program, the
teacher acts as a role model to assist the parents/caregivers in working
musically with their children. The parents/caregivers attend the children's
lessons and participate with them in classes which are comprised of a
variety of developmentally appropriate musical activities involving singing,
moving, playing, creating, and listening.
Level 1 (15 months - 3 years)
Weekly 30-minute class for 10 weeks
Monday 6:00 p.m.
Tuition: $65.00
Level 2 (3-5 years)
Weekly 30-minute class for 10 weeks
Monday 6:30 p.m.
Tuition: $65.00
Classes begin January 26, 2009
For information on Musiktanz, please contact the Community Music Office at:
(701) 777-2830.
