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Scholarships in Music

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.

Music Major Advantage Day

Visit the Music Department on Friday, February 28th for the opportunity to audition for scholarships, have a conversation with music students, attend classes, converse with faculty, experience ensembles, enjoy a performance, tour campus, and visit the Ford Center! This day is for anyone wanting to explore the Music Department, but auditions must be scheduled ahead of time.
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Join Us for Music Major Advantage Day

MMA Day Schedule | February 28, 2025

  • 9:00-10:00am: Meet Music
    Welcome and Q&A Session - Conference Room
  • 10:00 - 10:50am: Attend a Class
    Fundamentals of Keyboarding - Room 225
    Music Theory II - Room 153
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm: Explore
    Campus Tour & Lunch on Your Own

  • 12:00 - 12:50: Experience an Ensemble Rehearsal
    Experience a University Chorus, Mississippians, or Collegians Rehearsal

  • 1:00 - 1:50pm: UM Music Showcase
    Recital & Masterclass - Nutt Auditorium
  • 2:00 - 2:50pm: Attend a Class
    Instrumental Methods - Rm 148
    Introduction to Music in World Cultures - Rm 155
  • 3:00pm: Behind the Scenes
    Tour the Gertrude C. Ford Center

We can't wait to see you! Let us know you're coming by emailing music@olemiss.edu. 

1. Apply to Ole Miss

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2. Apply for Music Scholarships

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

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Ensemble Participation

Scholarships are available for music majors and non music majors through participation in ensembles.
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