Music at LSC
Explore music opportunities at Lake Superior College
Talented instructors, zero textbook costs, clubs and more. Courses offered at Lake Superior College range from classes like History of Rock and Roll, to private lessons for beginners to experienced musicians. Many music courses count toward the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum and all, including applied lessons, count toward the Associate of Arts degree.
Summer Sessions Available!
General music courses
- History of Rock and Roll
- Introduction to World Music
- Appreciation of Music
- Fundamentals of Music
- Concert Choir
Applied lessons - general education elective
Beginner to advanced students are welcome! Schedules are arranged with instructors to meet one-on-one on a weekly basis, and schedules are flexible. Choose from 30 minute (1 credit) or 60 minute (2 credit):
- Applied Music - Piano*
(two keyboard practice rooms available) - Applied Music – Voice*
- Applied Music - Guitar
- Applied Music - Strings Violin and Viola
- Applied Music - Intensive Study Voice*
- Applied Music - Intensive Study Piano*
- Applied Music - Intensive Study Violin and Viola
- Applied Music - Intensive Study Guitar
*Multiple sections offered
Our Mission
The mission of the Lake Superior College’s music department is to provide an introductory music education through a broad range of course offerings designed to help students of all levels develop an appreciation for music, build and enhance their musicianship skills in written and performed music, perceive how historical, social, and cultural factors influence music, and to build an awareness of and respect for the cultural, intellectual, and social diversity found within music.All students who have a desire to learn regardless of previous music experience or knowledge are encouraged to join in the exploration of the universal human expression that is music.
Explore music opportunities at Lake Superior College
Clubs are open to any student who can play an instrument or sing. To learn more, contact faculty advisor Calland Metts.
"To say that I have loved my time learning piano under Mrs. Clark is an understatement! Under her instruction, I have developed my piano playing skills into something I didn’t even knew I had in me. If you have any interest in music you have to check this out!" ~Luke Peters,current LSC student
"During my lessons at LSC, it really set the foundation of proper technique for my voice and really explored what my voice could do. These lessons helped me take a huge step into transitioning towards my major in vocal music education." ~Riley Hinnenkamp,LSC graduate,current UW-Superior music major
"I’m extra thankful I was able to have voice lessons with Cal last semester, as it ended up being my one opportunity to regularly sing during the pandemic. His feedback has given me confidence and I look forward to growing as a singer." ~Grace Herbertz,current LSC student
Meet Calland Metts, M.M. - Music Instructor
Calland Metts is a member of the music Faculty at Lake Superior College as well as Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College and Bemidji State University. Mr. Metts teaches such courses as History of Rock and Roll, Music Appreciation, Concert Choir as well as private voice, piano and brass applied lessons. At LSC Cal has served as Faculty advisor for both Choir club and Band club.
As a performer Mr. Metts has performed a wide variety of genres of music and theater. From Tenor soloist in Handel’s Messiah with the Utah Symphony to Emile Debeque in South Pacific with Courtland Repertory Theater in upstate New York. Local Audiences may have seen Cal perform with the Duluth Superior Symphony or onstage at the Duluth Playhouse.
Cal also serves as co general artistic director of Lyric Opera of the North with his wife Sarah Lawrence. Roles with LOON include appearances in The Barber of Seville, Don Giovanni and Amahl and the Night Visitors where he got to perform along side his Daughter Giulia.
Mr. Metts earned a Bachelor of Arts in music from Otterbein University and a Master of Music in Opera performance from Northwestern University.
Cal also enjoys partnering with designer Ann Gumpper in Lyric Opera of the North’s Scenic design and build shop.
