School of Music | Augustana University
School of Music
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The Augustana University School of Music is widely recognized for its tradition of excellence in music. The Augustana School of Music offers performance experiences that include international and regional touring, performances in the renowned
Mary W. Sommervold Hall at the Washington Pavilion
and the opportunity to perform and learn from nationally-known visiting artists.
MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS & AUDITIONS
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School of Music at AU
Meet the Interim Dean
Matthew Erickson is the interim dean of the School of Music. Erickson joined Augustana in August 2022 after a distinguished 22-year career as a trombonist and administrator for the United States Air Force Bands — performing as a soloist, ensemble member and educator worldwide.
Erickson holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of South Dakota and a Master of Music degree in trombone performance from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Interdisciplinary Leadership from Creighton University.
Undergraduate Programs of Study
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Music
Bachelor of Music (B.M.) in Performance
(Coming Fall 2026)
Media Production & Entrepreneurship
(Formerly Multimedia Entrepreneurship)
Music Education
INSTRUMENTAL STUDIES
VOCAL STUDIES
MEDIA PRODUCTION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
CURRENT STUDENTS
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Augustana University has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music since 1972.
National Association of Schools of Music
11250 Roger Bacon Drive, Suite 21
Reston, VA 20190-5248
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Fryxell Humanities Center (First Floor)
2120 S. Grange Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
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Augustana University Student Looks to Combine Music and Language Through CLS Program in Japan
Augustana University student Adam Brachman ‘28 has received the 2026
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
Award, which provides American college and university students with the opportunity to study cultures and languages essential to U.S. global engagement. The media production & entrepreneurship and music double major will spend eight weeks in Okayama, Japan, intensively studying the Japanese language and culture.
A ‘Major’ Milestone: Bachelor of Music Coming to Augustana School of Music
The Augustana University School of Music will soon be home to a Bachelor of Music (B.M.). The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) approved the B.M. in November 2025 — the final step needed to begin full implementation of the degree with a concentration in (instrumental or vocal) performance in Fall 2026.
Liberal Arts and Support at the Center of Augustana's Graduate Outcomes
A newly published report by Augustana University shows that 98% of 2025 graduates — who completed degrees in August, December and May of Academic Year 2024-25 — achieved a positive career outcome. Many of these graduates chose to continue their education, with 22% enrolled in graduate school or professional programs.
More employment data, as well as other post-graduation activities and destinations for members of the Augustana Class of 2025, is detailed in the Career Outcomes Report published at
augie.edu/outcomes
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