音乐学院
When you think music, think Southern Miss
The 音乐学院 is dedicated to its longstanding international reputation for 卓越. We provide musical and educational opportunities for professional and 艺术的发展. You will work with distinguished faculty who perform on world-class stages and teach at international festivals. You will also perform in ensembles such as the Southern Chorale, the USM Symphony Orchestra, the USM Wind Ensemble, the USM Opera and 音乐al Theatre, and the USM Jazz Band. You will perform at regional, national, and international events, and attend master classes with guest artists. 在USM你 will master your musical artistry and thrive as a 21st-century musician.
The 音乐学院 is accredited by the National Association of Schools of 音乐.
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We have excellent performance programs including Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Opera, 音乐al Theatre, Jazz, Percussion, Guitar, and Piano. We have strong programs in 音乐教育, History, and Theory; and private lessons on all instruments and voice.
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Explore the vibrant history and culture of two iconic musical cities in our three-week 音乐课程.
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![乐队演奏](/music/images/university-bands.jpeg)
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.
![管弦乐队](/music/images/symphony-orchestra.jpeg)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Why Choose the 音乐学院?
We are the flagship music institution in the State of Mississippi, having more than 40 full-time faculty members whose disciplines range from musicology, theory, educators, as well as conductors, instrumentalists and vocalists.
- We are the only 音乐学院 in Mississippi that has a full-time faculty member in residence who specializes in every wind, brass, percussion, and string instrument.
- With over 300 performances a year, our students receive a hands-on performance experience.
- Our ensembles host renowned guest artists and perform with legendary musicians of
every genre, from Plácido Domingo to Yo-Yo Ma.
Learn about the transfer student admission and piano competency exams and class piano 配售.
Learn about the graduate admission process and financial aid opportunities.
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