Prospective Students

2009-10 AUDITION DATES

These auditions are for scholarship dollars in the form of service awards.

REGISTRATION FORM
https://www4.usm.edu/music/musicauditionapp/index.php

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Nov. 13, Jan. 29, March 5

Schedule:
9:30 a.m. - Marsh Lobby. Gather for doughnuts, muffins and drinks.
10:00 a.m. - Marsh Auditorium - Welcome and announcements from Dr. Michael Miles, Director
10:15 a.m. - Meeting with Financial Aid, Housing, and Admissions for about 15 minutes each. Graduate students meet with Graduate Office.
11:00 a.m. - Campus tour.
12:00 p.m. - PAC 105. Pizza lunch for prospective students and parents.
12:45 p.m. - Voice majors remain in PAC 105 to listen to the Southern Chorale performance. All instrumental majors proceed to the individual studios for their auditions.
1-2:00 p.m. - Admissions, Housing and Financial Aid representatives in the lobby of PAC to answer questions, fill out forms.
2:00 p.m. - Instrumental majors go to PAC 009 to listen to the Southern Miss Orchestra performance. All voice students proceed to Marsh Auditorium for auditions.

Finish and disperse at different times.

RECRUITMENT CONTACTS - UNDERGRADUATE

To help in serving prospective students better below is a list of contacts in the school of music and
their specialty.

String Performance or String Music Education
Dr. Jay Dean 601.266.4001
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      - Violin
      - Viola
      - Cello
      - Bass

PDF File 2009 String Audition Info

Guitar Performance or Music Education
Dr. Nick Ciraldo 601.266.5401
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For more information, visit:
Music Education Web site
Guitar Studio

Piano Performance or Music Education
Dr. Lois Leventhal 601.266.6940
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For more information, visit:
Keyboard Division

Wind Performance or Instrumental Music Education
Dr. Thomas Fraschillo
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Mr. Mohamad Schuman
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Dr. James Standland
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601.266.4990


      - Flute    
      - Clarinet  
      - Oboe
      - Bassoon
      - Trumpet
      - French Horn
      - Trombone
      - Baritone
      - Tuba
      - Percussion
      - Saxophone

For information on the All-South Honor Band, Dixie Darling Auditions, and band ensemble placement
auditions, please visit the Southern Miss Bands Web site at:
http://www.usm.edu/band/

Vocal Performance or Choral Music Education
Dr. Gregory Fuller 601.266.4092
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For more information, please visit:
Choral Activities

Jazz Studies- instrumental or vocal
Mr. Larry Panella 601.266.4047
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For more information, please visit:
Jazz Studies Web site

Entertainment Industry
Mr. Darko Velichovski 601.842.4243
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For more information, please visit:
Entertainment Industry Web site

General Questions on the Undergraduate Music Degrees
Dr. Heidi Lucas 601.266.5153
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RECRUITMENT CONTACT - GRADUATE

Dr. Jennifer Shank
601.266.6944
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Music and Music Education
Performance majors should inquire with their respective areas listed above for audition requirements. Graduate application materials including application, transcripts, recommendations, and tests scores (GRE for all music students, plus the TOEFL for international students) must be received by the following dates:

Spring 2009 - December 1
Summer 2009 - April 25
Fall 2010 - July 15
Summer 2010 - April 25

MINOR IN MUSIC

Interested in minoring in music?

PDF File Download degree requirements for a minor in music.