MR. CHRIS DASOVICK - DIRECTOR OF BANDS Chris Dasovick is a graduate of the University of Mary with degrees in Instrumental Music Education, Music Performance, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. He received his Master’s in Wind Band Conducting from the American Band College at Southern Oregon University. This is his twenty-first year at Century High School where he directs the Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble #1, Freshmen Band, Marching Band, Pep Band, and Color Guard & “Spirit of ‘76.” Additionally, he serves as the sectional coach for Prep Band and Concert Band. Alongside his teaching duties, Mr. Dasovick is the site manager for the North Dakota All-State Music Festival and directs the pit orchestras for musicals produced by Bismarck Public Schools and Sleepy Hollow Summer Theatre. He has a strong interest in saxophone solo and ensemble literature and operated a successful saxophone studio for many years. He is a member of the National Association for Music Education, the National Band Association, the National Education Association, and Phi Beta Mu.
Mr. Dasovick was the recipient of the 2020 NDMEA “Educator of the Year Award,” the 2017 NDNBA “Citation of Excellence Award,” 2014 NDNBA “Jazz Educator of the Year Award,” and the 2010 NDNBA “Allegro Band Award.” He has been twice selected by School Band and Orchestra Magazine as North Dakota's representative for their “50 Directors Who Make a Difference” issue, first in 2013 and again in 2018. He was nominated to Who's Who Among America's Teachers in 2006 and 2007. In 2023, Mr. Dasovick was the recipient of a Teacher Spotlight Award based on student nominations from Active Life Chiropractic. In 2016, he was inducted into the St. Mary's Central High School Hall of Fame under the Fine Arts category as a member of the 1996 award winning Jazz Ensemble #1.
Ensembles under Mr. Dasovick’s direction have performed at many regional and state events including the North American Saxophone Alliance Region 3 Convention (2010, 2014), the North Dakota Music Educators Association Convention (2013, 2016, 2019, 2024), and the Governor’s State of the State Address (2019, 2023).
His wife teaches elementary music for Bismarck Public Schools and they have four wonderful children.
MR. ERIK STORDALEN - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF BANDS Erik Stordalen received his Bachelor of Science in Music Education from North Dakota State University. This is his twenty-first year of teaching and tenth at Century High School. He conducts the Prep Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Ensemble #2 and assists the Wind Ensemble and Freshmen Band as a brass specialist. He also is the Assistant Director of the Horizon Middle School Theatre Department and the Technical Director for the Century Musical.
Mr. Stordalen resides in Bismarck with his wife Connie, son Konnor, daughters Samantha and MeKayla, and dog Eve.