School of Music
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Hattiesburg,Mississippi 39406
601.266.5543
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DEGREES OFFERED
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Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies Bachelor of Music in Performance - Instrumental Bachelor of Music in Performance - Vocal Bachelor of Music Education in Music Education Minor in Applied Music Minor in History and Music History Master of Music in Music Master of Music Education in Music Education Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance
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The School of Music is dedicated to its longstanding international reputation for excellence. We provide musical and educational opportunities for professional and artistic growth. 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 Musical Theatre, and the USM Jazz Band. You will perform at regional, national, and international events, and attend master classes with guest artists. At USM you will master your musical artistry and thrive as a 21st-century musician.
Faculty Info:
Dr. Jacquelyn Adams, Dr. Ashley Allen, Dr. Paul Andersen Emeritus, Dr. Danny Beard, Joseph Brumbeloe, Dr. Michael Bunchman, Dr. Melody Causby, Dr. Nicholas Ciraldo, Dr. Kimberley Davis, Dr. Jay Dean, Dr. Ellen Elder, Dr. Charles Elliott, Dr. Dannel Espinoza, Dr. Thomas Fraschillo, Dr. Gregory Fuller, Dr. Chris Goertzen, Dr. Ed Hafer, Dr. Travis Higa, Dr. J. Taylor Hightower, Kerrin Hightower, Dr. Galit Kaunitz, Dr. Jonathan Kilgore, Dr. Richard Kravchak, Dr. Hsiaopei Lee.
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