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University of Southern Mississippi

School of Music

School of Music

118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39406
601.266.5543
admissions@usm.edu

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

About the program

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.

Acceptance rate

The University of Southern Mississippi has a very high acceptance rate of 99% overall, making it a nearly open admissions school where submitting an application is generally sufficient for admission.

Faculty

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.

I AM ME ON PURPOSE Cabaret Set To Perform At The Laurie Beechman

I AM ME ON PURPOSE Cabaret Set To Perform At The Laurie Beechman

by Marissa Faith Curley — June 16, 2026

The Laurie Beechman Theatre is set to welcome actor/singer, AEA and MAC Member, genderqueer performing artist, Earl Grey (they/them) to the stage for their debut cabaret show, I Am Me – On Purpose!  Grey will perform three shows beginning in the Fall under the direction of Michael Kirk Lane w

Past student productions

Past student productions at University of Southern Mississippi
Show Dates Theater
2/22 – 2/25/2024 University of Southern Mississippi

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