Augustana University SD School of Music

06/20/2026

School is out and it's time for YOU! Educators can earn up to two graduate, undergraduate, or recertification (CEU) credits.
Augustana Music Academy

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒
Session 1: July 6-7, 2026
ERIC JAO aka DJ ENFERNO
DJ, PRODUCER, MUSICIAN

𝐏𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
Session 2: July 8-9, 2026
Scott Jibben

𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Special Session: July 6-9, 2026
Frank Cook

Learn more and register by June 26: augie.edu/.../mus.../augustana-music-academy-workshop



South Dakota Music Education Association
Popplers Music

06/17/2026

06/10/2026

Registration deadline is JUNE 26TH!

06/09/2026

📣 ATTENTION SoM STUDENTS 📣

Please check your Augustana (Ole) email for information regarding instrumental auditions for this Fall. ⚔

Please reach out if you have questions!

06/08/2026

In Sioux Falls, the Mount Zion Congregation and Curious Music Collective held a one-of-a-kind show Saturday night featuring restored Holocaust-era string instruments.

Story>> https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/06/07/violins-hope-comes-sioux-falls/

06/08/2026

📢 The deadline to register for the Augustana Music Academy (AMA) has been EXTENDED to June 26th! This academy is sponsored by Arts South Dakota, South Dakota Arts Council, and Augustana University School of Music.

Educators can earn up to 2 graduate, undergraduate, or recertification (CEU) credits.
Courses led by seasoned educators and industry professionals:
🔷 Dorico Certification with Frank Cook
🔶 Electronic Music Elements with Eric Jao
🔷 Music Tech (PA & Live Sound) with Scott Jibben
🔶 Music Educator Refresher Course with Drs. Ioana Galu, Boyd Perkins, and Popplers Music

Each workshop is only $75 thanks to support from South Dakota Arts Council & Arts South Dakota.

Learn more and register: http://augie.edu/.../mus.../augustana-music-academy-workshop


South Dakota Music Education Association

06/08/2026

The following workshops have been CONFIRMED and are a go! We have now extended registration until June 26.
School is out and it's time for YOU! Educators can earn up to two graduate, undergraduate, or recertification (CEU) credits.
Augustana Music Academy
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒
Session 1: July 6-7, 2026
ERIC JAO aka DJ ENFERNO
DJ, PRODUCER, MUSICIAN
𝐏𝐀 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
Session 2: July 8-9, 2026
Scott Jibben
𝐃𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Special Session: July 6-9, 2026
Frank Cook
Register today!
https://artssouthdakota.org/augustana-music-academy/

There is still time to register for the Augustana Music Academy - the deadline has been extended to June 19th! ⌛

Elevate your teaching with cutting-edge tools and techniques at our 4-day professional development workshop for music educators and enthusiasts. This immersive experience is designed to inspire innovation and enhance classroom engagement for K–12 instructors and beyond.

Educators can earn up to two graduate, undergraduate, or recertification (CEU) credits during the Academy.

Register Now! ⬇
artssouthdakota.org/augustana-music-academy/


Arts South Dakota South Dakota Arts Council Popplers Music South Dakota Music Teachers South Dakota Music Education Association

06/05/2026

Today's student is James from right here in Sioux Falls!

James is planning on continuing to participate in our Trombone Choir as well as expanding his horizons into other instrumental ensembles. He will be working towards degrees in Music and Media Production during his time at AU. Welcome, officially, to the SoM James! 🪊