Each fall choir members don period costumes and English accents as they recreate a 16th Century Old English Feast to sold-out crowds. Guests mingle with characters such as the Rat Catcher, the Sheriff, the King and Queen, and artists and musicians aplenty, as they enjoy gourmet food and match wits with the castle residents. The scholarships are granted based upon student auditions for the music and drama faculty. Private Study Students at Bismarck State College may elect to study voice, guitar, piano, organ, wind instruments, stringed instruments or percussion with a private instructor for college credit. Music majors include private study as part of their AA curriculum each semester.
Group lessons are also available for voice and piano.
About the Instructors Deirdre Fay , Instrumental Music Deirdre received her Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from the University of Mary and Masters of Music in Oboe Performance from the University of Michigan. Fay teaches Ear Training, Instrumental Conducting, Introduction to Music and Woodwind Methods as well as conducting the Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds. Fay is an avid performer in the community, holding the position of principle oboist in the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra and the BMSO Woodwind Quintet. Deirdre is also active as a freelance performer, adjudicator, private teacher and reedmaker. Deirdre's professional affiliations include the Collegiate Band Director's National Association, Music Educator's National Conference and the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors.