Communication & Performing Arts

Develop your creativity through writing, reading and performing with Communication & Performing Arts courses at NDSCS.

This department provides advising for a variety of Liberal Arts programs. Click here for a complete list of Liberal Arts transfer options.

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​The Department of Communication & Performing Arts is committed to helping you develop skills in:

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Critical Thinking 

These skills provide an excellent foundation for success in future careers or in pursuing advanced degrees.
The department is also committed to fostering and promoting faculty development to advance content knowledge and broaden our understanding of teaching and learning.

Performing Arts Courses

If you’re interested in the arts while attending NDSCS, the Performing Arts Department offers instrumental, vocal and theater opportunities. Click here if you are interested in learning about extra curricular performing arts opportunities. 

Concert Choir - The NDSCS Concert Choir performs a variety of literature from all eras and is open to all college students.  The choir rehearses twice a week with additional opportunities for smaller ensembles and private voice. The choir presents concerts on campus, tours regionally each December, and tours nationally every other year.

Concert Band - The Concert Band performs a variety of band literature and is open to all college students. The band rehearses twice a week with additional opportunities for smaller ensembles and private lessons.  The band presents concerts on campus, participates at homecoming, and tours nationally every other year.

Wildcat Singers - The NDSCS Wildcat Singers are an auditioned group of concert choir singers that sing popular music.  The Singers perform regionally each month and visit school districts throughout the state.  The group rehearses twice a week, learns dance routines, and is accompanied by a rhythm section.

Wildcat Jazz Band - The NDSCS Wildcat Jazz Band is an auditioned group of concert band students that performs jazz standards and contemporary pieces. The Band performs regionally each month and visits school districts throughout the state.  The group rehearses twice a week and students have opportunities to explore jazz methods and improvisation.

Theater - NDSCS offers two classes in drama and presents a production each semester that is open to the public.  There are many opportunities for students to participate on and off stage in various roles.  Drama students may also attend professional productions as part as their education.

Private Lessons - NDSCS offers private instruction in voice, piano, all band instruments, and bass guitar.  Students will attend weekly lessons and are expected to complete a jury/recital at the end of each semester.

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NDSCS Performing Arts department to present fall play November 16-18

11-08-2017
The NDSCS Performing Arts Department will present its fall play, The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townwomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery.

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NDSCS Performing Arts Department to present Fall Concert October 24

10-12-2017
The NDSCS Performing Arts Department will present its first concert of the season on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.

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NDSCS Jazz Band and Wildcat Singers to perform April 24

04-17-2017
The NDSCS Jazz Band and Wildcat Singers will conclude their concert series with a performance on Monday, April 24, 2017.

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NDSCS Concert Band and Concert Choir to Perform April 6

03-28-2017
The NDSCS Concert Band and Concert Choir will perform in the College’s spring concert at 7:30 p.m. on April 6 in the Harry Stern and Ella Stern Cultural Center on the NDSCS campus in Wahpeton.

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NDSCS Performing Arts Department to present School House Rock Live! Jr.

03-21-2017
The North Dakota State College of Science Performing Arts Department will present its spring play, School House Rock Live! Jr.

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NDSCS Students Participate in North Dakota Intercollegiate Band Festival

03-08-2017
Three students from the North Dakota State College of Science participated in the North Dakota Intercollegiate Band Festival in Fargo in February.

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Local music ensembles to join NDSCS for Choir Festival

02-17-2017
The NDSCS Concert Choir will be joined by the choirs from Wahpeton High School and Breckenridge High School for a Choir Festival on Monday, February 27, 2017.

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NDSCS Students Named to North Dakota All-Collegiate Men’s Choir

01-19-2017
Four students from North Dakota State College of Science have been named to the North Dakota All-Collegiate Men’s Choir.

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NDSCS Performing Arts to present Holiday Concert December 8

12-01-2016
The NDSCS Concert Band and Concert Choir will hold their annual Holiday Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016.

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NDSCS Performing Arts Department to Present Fall Play November 8-10

11-03-2016
The NDSCS Performing Arts Department will present its fall play, Twelve Angry Men, nightly at 7:00 p.m. November 8-10, 2016.

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