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Hattiesburg,Mississippi 39406
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DEGREES OFFERED

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


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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Past Student Productions

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(2/22/24 - 2/25/24)
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Describe the Night
(11/4/20 - 11/8/20)
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The Flying Doctor
(9/30/19 - 9/30/19)
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Blues for an Alabama Sky
(2/21/19 - 2/24/19)
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The Phantom of the Opera
(10/26/17 - 11/4/17)
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Blame It On The Summer Night (Theatre Version)
(4/30/15 - 4/30/15)
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