Music Scholarships

UM Music offers substantial scholarships for music majors through an initiative called Music Major Advantage. Non music major scholarships are also awarded based on ensemble participation.

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What is Music Major Advantage?

The Music Major Advantage (MMA) is an initiative to give incoming music majors the largest scholarship package possible. Through MMA, the department aggregates scholarships and financial awards from across campus and adds funding from all areas of the Department of Music, including ensembles, to make one competitive package offer: the Music Major Advantage.

Since 2020, we have been awarding a record number of packages representing full tuition with smaller scholarships also available. Exact funding amounts vary from student to student as each MMA scholarship package is individually tailored. MMA scholarships are available to both undergraduate and graduate music students.

All students must be admitted to the University of Mississippi to be considered for scholarships.

Music Major Advantage Visit & Audition Dates

Friday, November 1, 2024
Friday, February 28, 2025

During the MMA visit day students will have the opportunity to tour campus, learn about music degree programs, potential careers, meet with current students and faculty, experience ensembles, and attend classes.

MMA Day | November 1, 2024

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Schedule of Events

9:00am Welcome/Q&A with Faculty & Students, Music Conference Room
10:00am Attend Class or Take a Tour of the Department
- Fundamentals of Keyboarding, Dr. Atkinson, Room 225
- Music Department tour, depart from the Conference Room
11:00am Attend Class:
- History of Music I, Dr. Peattie, Room 155
- History of Music I, Dr. Koval, Room 156
Noon Attend Rehearsal
- University Chorus, Music Room 146 (Choral)
- The Mississippians Jazz Ensemble, Music Room 102 (Band Hall)
1:00-2:30pm Music Showcase and Master Class, Nutt Auditorium
2:30pm Talk with Students, Nutt Auditorium
3:00pm Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts Tour

Process for Consideration

Entering Freshmen, Transfer, and Graduate Students should follow these steps to be considered for a Music Major Advantage package from the UM Department of Music

1. Apply to Ole Miss

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2. Apply for Music Scholarships

Scholarship Application

3. Schedule an in-person audition or submit a video

Auditions