Musical REY OF LIGHT To Have One Night Only Presentation at Thad Cochran Center
The de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host a one-night-only presentation of Rey of Light.
School of Music
University of Southern Mississippi — Hattiesburg, MS
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
Reported acceptance rate (source/year not provided by school): 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
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Past student productions
| Show | Dates | Theater |
|---|---|---|
| 2/22 – 2/25/2024 | University of Southern Mississippi | |
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