Music Department
Louisiana Tech University — Ruston, LA
Degrees offered
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Performance
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music Education (Vocal or Instrumental)
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Music Industry Studies
Minor in Music
Minor in Music Industry Studies
About the program
Find your Music.
Built on a combination of tradition and ambition, the Louisiana Tech University School of Music continues its long legacy of training musicians, educators, and student scholars in the classical, conservatory tradition while expanding our focus to inspire innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration through the study and performance of popular styles and genres, music and audio technology, and musical entrepreneurship.
Notable alumni
Paul Hageman, Tony Boutte, Sean Carrier, Susan Brumfield, Sean Holt, David Wylie, Leon Anderson.
Acceptance rate
Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): Louisiana Tech University has an acceptance rate ranging from approximately 57% to 66%
Faculty
- Music (General) – Dr. Michael Austin Brass – Prof. Jim Robken Flute – Prof. Shayla Blake Guitar – Dr. Cain Budds Jazz Studies – Dr. Trevor Davis Music Education (Instrumental) – Dr. Gregory Lyons Music Education (Vocal) – Dr. Aaron Knodle Music Industry Studies – Prof. Jesse Kinne Music Appreciation and History – Dr. Steele Moegle Music Theory – Prof. Jesse Kinne Percussion – Dr. Gregory Lyons Piano – Dr. Steele Moegle Single and Double Reeds (Woodwinds) – Dr. Trevor Davis Strings – Dr. Yunjung Lee Voice – Dr. Aaron Knodle Bands – Prof. Jim Robken Choirs – Dr. Aaron Knodle Flute Choir – Prof. Shayla Blake Guitar Ensemble – Dr. Cain Budds Jazz Ensemble – Dr. Trevor Davis Percussion Ensemble – Dr. Gregory Lyons Popular Music Ensemble – Prof. Jesse Kinne String Ensemble – Dr. Yunjung Lee
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