Freeing the Power of the Individual
School of Music

Keyboard Division

AUDITIONS

Scholarships and assistantships are available by audition.

To schedule an audition and for more information, please contact Dr. Lois Leventhal
at 601.266.6940 or via e-mail at Lois.Leventhal@usm.edu.

KEYBOARD FACULTY

Dr. Lois Leventhal, Chair, piano Dr. Dana Ragsdale, piano and harpsichord
Dr. Elizabeth Moak, piano Dr. Amber Shay Nicholson, piano

The keyboard faculty holds advanced degrees from Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Eastman School of Music, Indiana University, New England Conservatory, and Peabody Conservatory. All are active performers and dedicated teachers.

KEYBOARD STUDIES

Bachelors (B.A., B.M., and B.M.E.), Master’s (M.M. and M.M.E.) and Doctoral degrees are offered. Studies in harpsichord and early music performance are included in the curriculum.

The School of Music at The University of Southern Mississippi is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music and draws regional, national, and international music majors with its strong keyboard, orchestra, band, chorus, chamber music, and opera/musical theatre offerings. Students majoring in other disciplines may also participate on a space-available basis.

As one of only 12 colleges and universities in the United States to be accredited in all four disciplines of visual arts, music, theatre, and dance, Southern Miss is a place where the arts flourish!

CONTACT US

The University of Southern Mississippi
School of Music Piano Studio
118 College Drive #5081
Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Ph: 601.266.6940
E-mail: Lois.Leventhal@usm.edu

Dr. Ragsdale with student