Northern State University Music Department

10/05/2026

We are so proud of our President Alan LaFave

Alan LaFave recently reflected on being named Northern State University’s 19th president on September 25th, becoming the first alum to serve as the university’s president…

Read more about his ceremony here: https://aberdeeninsider.com/lafave-focused-on-northern-states-future-as-schools-19th-president/

10/04/2026

Terry Beckler, Grant Manhart, and John Kosch judging a 27 band parade on Friday morning in Chester, South Dakota!

10/04/2026

Read all about it!!

Aberdeen Community Theatre and Northern State University are teaming up for a production of "Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella." See link below ⬇️

📸 Aberdeen Community Theatre

10/04/2026

Our Prince & Cinderella from an event at the KO Lee Library! 🤴👸👑🐺🎶

Aberdeen families: happening now!!
Meet Cinderella and her Prince at the Aberdeen Public Library - learn some ballroom dance steps, enjoy a "tea party," and take photos with Cinderella!

10/04/2026

Congratulations to our Dean of the School of Fine Arts Dr. Kenneth Boulton! Thank you for your service!

After 11 years leading Northern State University’s School of Fine Arts, Dr. Kenneth Boulton will retire in June 2027.

During his tenure, Boulton helped expand arts programs, creative spaces, student opportunities and support for the fine arts at NSU. His final year as dean will coincide with Northern’s 125th anniversary.

Thank you, Dr. Boulton, for 11 years of leadership and dedication to the arts at Northern! ❤️💛

More info: https://nrthn.com/LTGFdv

09/30/2026

09/24/2026

A once in 125 years event!

𝐆𝐲𝐩𝐬𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘! 🐺

The celebration is officially underway! 🎉 Check out everything happening around campus on Thursday, Sept. 24, and make plans to join in the Gypsy Days fun.

09/19/2026

🚨 ‼️ Fine Arts Tailgate ‼️ 🚨

When: Gypsy Days, September 26th, 12-2 pm
Where: Dacotah Bank Stadium Spot 140

ALL FINE ARTS ALUMNI ARE INVITED!!!

09/19/2026

❤️🐺💛