Northern Plains Music Festival

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Department of Arts and Letters

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Dickinson State University's music program will host the 66th Annual Northern Plains Music Festival November 10-11, 2023. This festival features auditioned musicians from more than 25 different high schools in North Dakota, Montana, and South Dakota. The Northern Plains Music Festival consists of three different musical groups: Mixed Choir, Treble Choir and Concert Band.

In addition to rehearsals, high school music directors will be able to attend several workshops for continuing education credit.

  • Black and white formal attire (slacks, skirts, button-down shirts, etc.).
  • Students may choose to wear black and white, or all black.
  • Please dress modestly.

Please be sure to send high quality recordings, and be sure the file name begins with the student’s first and last name. 

  • $5.00 application fee
  • $20.00 participation fee
  • All checks payable to DSU MUSIC

Audition Materials