Performing organizations spearhead the musical and social development of music students at Bemidji State University.

The Bemidji Choir, Chamber Singers, Damenstimmen Women’s Chorus, Musikanten Men’s Chorus, Opera Theatre, Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Bemidji Symphony Orchestra, Brass Ensembles and Percussion Ensemble provide ample opportunity for both growth and enjoyment.

Open to music majors, minors, and non-majors, these groups also provide opportunities for both travel and special activities.

The Bemidji Choir and Chamber Singers, and Wind Ensemble and Jazz Band tour regionally every year.

The Bemidji Choir and Chamber Singers, Jazz Band, and Wind Ensemble perform international tours as well.

Vocalists present the Madrigal Dinners and Opera each year and perform both locally and on tour, including performances in venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York and around the country.