Voice, Department of Music
Voice students perform in a range of musical settings from opera to jazz, as soloists and in ensembles, while refining their talents and repertoire.
Working in choral, orchestral, art song, musical theatre, opera, and chamber settings, voice students receive well-rounded training. Students are mentored closely by our talented faculty in the studio, classroom, rehearsal hall, and coaching sessions.
Our ensembles provide unique opportunities for interacting with the rich tradition of song. From one voice to one hundred and fifty, UM Choirs and the UM Opera Theatre encourage the exploration of expression through a wide range of historical and contemporary styles.
Find your Voice at UM Music!
Vocal Area Head
Develop your vocal skills under the close guidance of our esteemed faculty. Discover your artistry in a community of rigor, collaboration, and support. We offer a variety of meaningful performance opportunities in recital, opera, chamber music, and ensemble experiences. Explore the rich array of possibilities here at the University of Mississippi.
Jos Milton
Associate Professor of Music
Meet Our Vocal Faculty
Bonita Bunt
- Assistant Professor of Music/Director of Opera
Elizabeth Hearn
- Associate Professor of Choral Music Education
Amanda Johnston
- Professor of Music
Jos Milton
- Associate Professor of Music
Bradley Robinson
- Professor of Music
Jennifer Robinson
- Lecturer in Music
Donald Trott
- Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities
Vocal Ensembles
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University of Mississippi Choirs
Whether you plan to be a vocal music major, minor, graduate, or plan to pursue another degree and want to sing in choir...we have a choir for you: Concert Singers, University Chorus, Men's Glee, or Women's Glee. Music majors and non-music majors are required to audition for choir. Your audition is to give us the information we need to place you in an ensemble. Rest assured, there is a place for you in UM Choirs.
Sing in a Choir -
University of Mississippi Opera Theatre
UM Opera Theatre provides comprehensive training for the next generation of singing actors through developmental training in movement, interpretation, stagecraft. Be a part of our talented and diverse company where you will learn how to work with conductors, directors, and colleagues to prepare for a career on the stage.
Perform with Opera
Attend Conferences
Students are encouraged to participate in vocal competitions, attend conferences, and continue learning outside of the classroom. Both faculty and students participate in workshops at National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
- Dr. Bunt works with students at the 2025 Mississippi State NATS auditions in February, held at Mississippi State University.
Learn from Celebrated Artists
The Department of Music welcomes guest artists as both performers and teachers. Voice students have had the opportunity to work with elite performers such as Lawrence Brownlee, operatic tenor, and Angela Brown, soprano, in vocal master class settings.
- Angela Brown Headlines Black History Month Concert
Composer Collaboration
Marilyn Shrude, composer and pianist, brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to music students during her time as the Sarahfest Resident Artist. Students were invited to attend a theory presentation, master class, LMR Live show, performance, and reception featuring the composer.
- Marilyn Shrude's LMR Live Interview