NSU Department of Music

05/31/2026

Please help us welcome baritone Dr. Yongjae Lee to our faculty! A graduate of the University of Arizona, Dr. Lee has served as an Arizona Opera Ambassador and won numerous accolades, including first prize at the New York International Music Competition. Welcome to the RiverHawk family, Dr. Lee!

05/30/2026

NSU Percussion Ensemble Highlight 1

Performed live by the NSU Percussion Ensemble on April 22, 2026 at the NSU Center for the Performing Arts.Visit nsumusic.com for more information about upcom...

05/15/2026

Make sure you get this on your calendars before the school year ends.

05/12/2026

Join us for some live music with NSU professor Jordan VanHemert as he debuts new original compositions.

https://www.facebook.com/share/18uPbpsWwF/

05/12/2026

Congratulations to all of our most recent graduates! Our department is honored to be a part of Commencement every semester. These musicians provided live music for all four ceremonies, finishing with last night’s ceremony in Tulsa at the ORU Mabee Center. A very special thank you to Cory Edgar, who has performed with this group every semester of his time at NSU. Cory graduated this spring with his Bachelor of Music Education and will be attending University of Central Arkansas in the fall, pursuing a Master of Music in Trombone Performance. Congratulations, Cory!

05/12/2026

NSU Music is thrilled to announce our new Director of Bands, Dr. Malcolm Burke! Dr. Burke is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota and served as the Interim Director of Bands at Concordia College this school year.

Welcome to the Riverhawk family, Dr. Burke! 🦅

05/11/2026

Our school year has ended, but you can relive some of our favorite performances from this year on our YouTube channel! We are constantly adding new videos, so be sure to subscribe. Have a great summer, Riverhawks!

youtube.com/

Northeastern State University Department of Music - Tahlequah, Oklahoma

05/09/2026

College of Liberal Arts Faculty turning up for graduation! We asked the faculty who they were wearing. Check out how many universities are represented. Who do you think wore it best?

🎥: