Music Department
Music Department
Jump-start your music career at Anoka-Ramsey. Our talented faculty will inspire you to prepare for a career in music and related fields. Learn more by visiting the Music Department webpage.
Who We Are
Music is alive and well at Anoka-Ramsey, where our Music program is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Our talented Music Department faculty is known for their ability to bring out the best in aspiring vocalists and musicians.
Course Descriptions
Department Directory
Admissions | 763-433-1300
Interim Dean Scott Stankey | 763-433-1864
Meet Melissa Bergstrom

Master of Music (MM) in Choral Conducting, University of Minnesota; Bachelor of Music (BM) in Voice Performance, Augsburg College
Degrees & Certificates We Offer
Courses offered range from theory to music history and private lessons. Everyone is welcome to audition for choir, band, orchestra or one of our smaller ensemble groups.
The Music Department offers one degree:
More About The Department
The Music Department has two main goals in meeting student needs:
- to offer several general music courses such as rock history, world music, music appreciation, class piano, guitar instruction, and individual studio lessons to all students regardless of music background and experience, and
- to offer an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Music, a program that is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music.