The Augustana Music Academy (AMA) provides high-quality professional development for music educators teaching K through 12th grade. Held on the Augustana University campus from July 7-10, 2025, AMA offers a diverse blend of workshops and interactive sessions. Participants will have opportunities for hands-on learning in guitar instruction, live sound production, recording technologies, and ensemble conducting, equipping them with practical skills to enhance their teaching practices and better support their students.
Educators can earn up to two graduate, undergraduate, or recertification (CEU) credits during the Academy.
Questions?
General registration questions:
Shari Kosel
ArtsSD Program & Communications Director
Specific AMA questions:
Matthew Erickson
Augustana University School of Music
Augustana Music Academy Workshop 2025
Transform Music Education With Innovation
Elevate your teaching with cutting-edge tools and techniques at our 4-day professional development workshop for music educators and enthusiasts. This immersive experience is designed to inspire innovation and enhance classroom engagement for K–12 instructors and beyond.
Take one session or two!
- Session 1: July 7–8, 2025 | Augustana School of Music
- Session 2: July 9–10, 2025 | Augustana School of Music
Why Attend?
- Affordable Excellence: Each workshop is only $75, thanks to support from the South Dakota Arts Council & Arts South Dakota.
- Earn Credit: Choose to take courses for graduate, undergraduate, or continuing education credit (optional).
- Hands-On Learning: Dive into practical courses covering Class Guitar, Conducting (combining Choral and Instrumental), and PA Systems.
- Flexible Options: Stay on campus and enjoy convenient meal plans to make the most of your experience.
- Social Connections: Optional evening social events provide opportunities to relax, network, and build community.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned educators and industry professionals.
- Community Connection: Network with like-minded professionals and build lasting collaborations.
Costs:
- Affordable Excellence: Each workshop is only $75. Take one or two workshops.
- Earn Credit: Choose to take courses for graduate, undergraduate (optional $55/credit), or continuing education credit (no charge).
- Meal Plan: Breakfast: $8 per day, Lunch $12 per day, Dinner $16 per day, All meals $35 per day (you chose what meals) (optional).
Workshops:
Our Approach
We were bold and ambitious in offering a wide variety of workshops this summer. As you know from designing programs yourselves, reaching critical mass is essential to making workshops both educationally impactful and financially viable.
Based on the registrations, first/second choice preferences, and our commitment to offering as much value as possible, we’re thrilled to proceed with three workshops this summer:
- Session 1 (July 7–8):
- Class Guitar
- Conducting (combining Choral and Instrumental)
- Session 2 (July 9–10):
- PA Systems Essentials
AMA is sponsored by Arts South Dakota, the South Dakota Arts Council, and Augustana University. The South Dakota Arts Council support is provided with funds from the State of South Dakota, through the Department of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
