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. 

Step 1:  Apply to the University of Southern Mississippi

First, students are encouraged to visit the university web site and make application.  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, scroll to the “Audition” link above and click “Read More” to e-mail the professor who teaches the instrument that you play.

If you are seeking an application and audition for…

orchestra, please e-mail .

choir, please e-mail .

jazz program, please e-mail .

piano, please e-mail .

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.

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. 

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.

You cann download a PDF file of the requirements for a degree in music education (Instrumental, Choral-Vocal, Choral-Guitar, Choral-Keyboard) HERE.

The core and education curriculum is the same for the four different degree emphases.