Title: Music Department Records, 1924-1997

ID: UA088

Primary Creator: University of North Dakota Music Department (1884-)

Extent: 3.0 Linear Feet

Date Acquired: 10/11/1996. More info below under Accruals.

Subjects: Music, University of North Dakota - Music

Languages: English

The University of North Dakota's first actual music instructor, Mrs. Cora Eaton-Smith, began teaching at UND in 1884. The initial objective was to provide singing instruction for future school teachers. In 1900, music became mandatory for all Normal and Preparatory College students. Courses of study included tone, rhythm and tone color. The College of Liberal Arts began offering a Bachelor of Science in music in 1916. By this time, it was also possible to earn a two-year Special Certificate through the School of Education. In 1919, the Music Department was included within the School of Education and, in 1960, UND became the first and only North Dakota institution of higher education to offer graduate degrees in music. In 1971, the Music Department became a part of the new College of Fine Arts.

Source:

Ellingson, Sharon. A History of the University of North Dakota Music Department. Grand Forks: The University of North Dakota, 1983.

Music
University of North Dakota - Music

Repository: Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections

Accruals: Additional materials were donated by Felecia Clifton, Music Library, in Spring 2004

Access Restrictions: Open for inspection under the rules and regulations of the Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections.

Acquisition Method: Transferred from the UND Music Library

Preferred Citation: (Description of Item). Music Department Records. UA 88, Box #, Folder #. Elwyn B. Robinson Department of Special Collections, Chester Fritz Library, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks.

Finding Aid Revision History: Finding aid added to Archon in September 2015.