COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Students enrolled in the Music Education curriculum are challenged with core and music curriculum that prepares a well-balanced individual. Courses in the core curriculum are typically assigned freshman and sophomore enrollment numbers. Simultaneously, students begin education and performance course requirements. The Music Education Faculty at The University of Southern Mississippi feel strongly that it is equally important to be an excellent performer as it is to be an excellent teacher. Consequently, the curriculum reflects this thought process.

• See the Bulletin HERE.

SERVICE AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Service Awards in Music are available to in-state and out-of-state undergraduate students at The University of Southern Mississippi.  Students who reside outside the state may also qualify for an Out-of-State Tuition Scholarship.  If a student receives this award from another department on campus, the award is not duplicated and may not be applied toward in-state fees.  Awards are talent-based and students must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 or more course credits per semester) to receive the award. 

Service Awards for Band Students:
Awards for students in band are designated as “Major” (students majoring in music/music education) and “Non-major” (students not majoring in music/music education).  Awards made to any student have a musical and service expectation.  The best time to schedule an audition for band is Monday-Friday during the months of January and February of your senior year.  Service Awards are offered to students beginning in March.

Requirements for the award are: 
1) must participate in one of the performing ensembles
2) must register for the band class
3) must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA.during the first and second year and a 2.5 GPA during the third year and beyond.

Service Awards for Choral Students:
All vocal scholarships (service awards) at Southern Miss are awarded for participation in two ensembles. Students are required to be in one of the three daily ensembles (the Southern Chorale, the Concert Choir, or the University Singers), and all must participate in the Hattiesburg Choral Union. Scholarships are granted on the basis of the student’s musical ability and potential, teacher recommendation, desire and attitude, and the needs of the student. Awards generally range from $200 to $2000 annually, renewable for four years, with the higher awards offered to truly exceptional students majoring in music. Out-of-state tuition scholarships for over $4000 each year are also available. Awards are made to students of all majors. The University of Southern Mississippi provides additional financial assistance to academically talented students.

Service Awards for Orchestra Students:
Awards for students in orchestra are desginated as “Major” (students majoring in music/music education) and “Non-major” (students not majoring in music/music education).  Awards made to any student have a musical and service expectation.  The best time to schedule an audition for orchestra is between January and March of your senior year.  Service Awards are offered to students beginning in April.

Requirements for the award are:
1) must play in orchestra
2) must play in chamber music
3) must register for applied lessons
4) must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.

Click Symphony to see the exciting list of scheduled performances for the current season.  Click (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to schedule a visit and audition.

Service Awards for Jazz Students:
Awards are made to all students of jazz. Those playing wind instruments (Sax, Trumpet, Trombone) will audition for their applied professor and Mr. Larry Panella, Director, Jazz Studies.  Students playing rhythm section instruments will audition for Mr. Panella.

Please contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information and to schedule an audition.

Scholarship Awards for Piano Students:

Endowed Scholarships in the School of Music:

Scholarships endowed to Undergraduate Music Students:

Scholarships endowed to Graduate Music Students:

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Step 1:  Apply to The University of Southern Mississippi

You’re just steps away from making the powerful decision of your life…steps away from becoming a part of the Southern Miss family.  Visit our Future Students site and begin the admission process and learn all about life on the Southern Miss campus and more.

Step 2:  Complete an Area Application & Schedule an Audition

If you are seeking a band application, click Prospective Student.  If you want to schedule a band audition, click on “Audition Information” in the navigation menu to e-mail the professor who teaches the instrument that you play.

If you are seeking an application or wish to audition for…

orchestra, please e-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

choir, please e-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

jazz program, please e-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

piano, please e-mail (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Step 3:  Complete a Financial Aid Application

Visit the Financial Aid web site for information regarding financial assistance programs available to students at Southern Miss.

AUDITION INFORMATION

The ideal time to schedule an audition with the School of Music at Southern Miss is between November and March of the current academic year.  There are several steps to follow in order to learn about visits or scheduling an audition.

First, contact the person leading the area in which you are interested.  They are happy to talk with you and answer any questions you may have regarding their area, the School of Music and the University of Southern Mississippi. If you plan to major in music, you will be given contact information of the professor who teaches your instrument.  This professor will schedule your audition and inform you of material you should prepare.  You will also have the opportunity to ask questions regarding the audition, service awards, financial aid, residence life, and the university in general.

MUSIC AREAS:

Band
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Division Chair/Director of Bands
 
Band-Wind/Percussion
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Associate Director of Bands/Director, The Pride of Mississippi Marching Band
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Assistant Director of Bands
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Flute
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Oboe
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Bassoon
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Clarinet
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Saxophone
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), French Horn
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Trumpet
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Trombone
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Euphonium-Tuba
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Percussion

Choir
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Division Chair/Director of Choral Activities

Choral/Vocal Faculty
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Orchestra
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Division Chair/Director of Orchestral Studies

String Faculty
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(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Cello
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), String Bass

Piano
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Division Chair/Piano Faculty

Piano Faculty
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Jazz
(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), Division Chair/Jazz Studies