音乐学院

University Bands is dedicated to its tradition of 卓越, presenting at national and international venues, including The College Band Directors National Association, American Bandmasters Association, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City, St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, and many others. 从音乐厅 to half time entertainment, its performing ensembles include the Pride of Mississippi 军乐队, the Wind Ensemble, the Symphonic Winds and the Concert Band.

The Symphony Orchestra is the oldest 管弦乐队 in Mississippi and includes over eighty musicians from the United States as well as fourteen other countries. 这个著名的 ensemble presents quality performances of varied symphonic repertoire through an intense performance schedule covering classical to pop musical styles and drawing both students and guest artists from around the globe, the Symphony Orchestra truly is bringing 世界到密西西比.

Southern Miss Choral Activities has become a regional leader in 合唱 music 卓越, presenting works on world-stages and receiving many accolades. 学生有机会 to participate in singing opportunities in any of its 4 major ensembles, including The Southern Chorale, The Concert Choir, University Singers, and The Hattiesburg Choral Union, as well as in the 5 exciting secondary ensembles.

Southern Opera and 音乐al Theatre Company has accrued a reputation as one of the finest opera and musical theatre collegiate companies in the region. 最近的和当前的 fully staged productions vary from the landmark, sold-out production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera to Puccini’s masterwork, Turandot, which was presented in a joint production with the Mississippi Opera.

Jazz Studies has a long tradition at Southern Miss, spanning almost 50 years. 它的 ensembles include  two 20-piece big bands and a variety of combos, including the award 赢得了南方爵士小姐. Notable guest artists have performed with the Jazz Lab Band from Ira Sullivan to Bob Berg, and The Kenton Legacy Orchestra.

The Percussion Studio at Southern Miss has earned an excellent national and international reputation, performing at the Percussive 艺术 Society International Convention and several national and international percussion festivals. 从与 Drumline and Percussion Ensemble to the Steel Pan Orchestra—one of the elite steel pan programs in the country—there’s always an opportunity for students to build on 坚实的基础.