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Hampton,Virginia 23668
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DEGREES OFFERED

Bachelor of Science in Music - Audio Production

Bachelor of Arts in Music Education Pre-Certification

Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance

Bachelor of Science in Music Recording Technology

Master of Teaching in Teaching - Music PK-12

Master of Arts in Education - English 6-12, Mathematics -Secondary- 6-12, Music 6-12


The purpose of the Department of Music is to maintain a viable and innovative center of learning in the School of Liberal Arts and to meet the current and future needs of Hampton University students. While committed to serving students from diverse cultural backgrounds, the Department of Music offers programs that develop and enhance skills in musicianship, performance, music technology, professionalism, and artistic demeanor.

Faculty Info:

Dr. Shelia J. Maye, Mr. Jerry Alexander Bracey, Mr. Clifford Cox II, Dr. Jaryn Crosby, Mr. Omar Dickenson, Mr. John Robert Fulton III, Mr. Benjamin Francis Garner, Mr. Alexander Hamilton II, Dr. Thomas L. Jones Jr., Dr. Harvey J. Stokes, Mr. Robert Wright.



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