Department of Music

WHAT WE DO

We provide a transformative educational experience through music that empowers students to realize their full potential, cultivate their unique talents, and make meaningful contributions to the world. Our students work closely with faculty and peers as they perform, research, engage with the community, and develop close friendships that prepare them to be successful leaders, scholars, and artists.

Experience Music

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Auditions

Auditions are required for students seeking an undergraduate degree in music or certain graduate degrees in music.

Audition Information
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Ensembles

The Department of Music features a wide range of ensembles, from marching bands and orchestras to diverse choirs and unique performance groups. These ensembles provide student musicians with opportunities to excel in various musical genres and styles.

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Music news

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Faculty News / Honors & Awards

OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi music professor George Walasi Kwasi Dor is spending his summer at the University of Ghana, thanks to a prestigious award from the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program.

Hear from our students They Know Best

Sofia Euyoque

Sofia Euyoque

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Asked by Marie

Why is your department a special place?

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Linna Zheng

Linna Zheng

Asked by Meghan

When and how did you choose your major(s)/minor(s)?

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Music Degrees

Music degrees offer comprehensive education and training in theory, performance, composition, and musicology, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed for careers in various aspects of the music industry.

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