Division of Music

346 University Drive
Monticello, Arkansas 71656
870.460.1060
whitingm@uamont.edu

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Degrees offered

Bachelor of Arts in Music - Instrumental
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Jazz
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Piano
Bachelor of Arts in Music - Vocal
Bachelor of Music Education - Instrumental
Bachelor of Music Education - Piano
Bachelor of Music Education - Vocal
Master of Music in Jazz Studies

About the program

The Division of Music offers the Bachelor of Arts in Music and the Bachelor of Music Education degrees with emphases in voice, piano, band instruments, and jazz. The faculty are superbly trained musicians, and perform regularly as recitalists, church musicians, composers, conductors, symphony musicians, and as clinicians and judges throughout the region. Both institutional and private scholarships are available for students, regardless of academic major. Scholarships are awarded by audition. Out-of-state tuition waivers may be granted to qualified students. Music scholarships may be given in addition to any academic scholarships.

Acceptance rate

Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) has a general acceptance rate of 46%

Faculty

Justin T. Anders
M.A
Carolyn Howell Doyle
Scott Bearden
M.M
Gary Meggs
Katrina Meggs
M.Ed
Lester Pack
Sissy Pierce
Kent Skinner
D.M.A
Jason Smith
Leah Venable
M.M.E

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