The ºÚÁÏÉçÇø School of Music (SoM) 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 and the opportunity to perform and learn from nationally-known visiting artists.
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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 Degree Programs
- 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
Contact Us
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School of Music
Fryxell Humanities Center (First Floor)
2120 S. Grange Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
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Augustana has been ranked as the No. 5 Regional University in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report . U.S. News & World Report also ranked Augustana No. 6 in Best Value across the region.
ºÚÁÏÉçÇø welcomed a total of 2,652 students ” part- and full-time undergraduate and graduate students ” for Academic Year 2026-27. Hailing from 46 states and 48 countries, the number marks the largest ever student body in Augustana 166-year history.
ºÚÁÏÉçÇø is proud to announce the graduating Class of 2026.
For the sixth year in Augustana history, the university commencement ceremonies will be held at Kirkeby-Over Stadium. The ceremonies on Saturday, May 23, will include an undergraduate ceremony for the Class of 2026 at 10:30 a.m., as well as a graduate hooding and commencement ceremony at 2 p.m.