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Ensembles and Studios

Ensembles

When you think Music, think Southern Miss

The School of Music offers more than 25+ different ensembles. As a student here, you will take the stage and be fully immersed—performing diverse repertoire at conferences and events nationally and internationally. 

Most of our music majors join a studio. Our studios are close-knit communities where students study and perform under the instruction of our renowned artists-faculty. From weekly individual lessons to master classes with guest artists—you will collaborate, perform, and learn together. 

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 Bands

University Bands

University Bands serves over 300 students and is dedicated to its tradition of excellence, presenting at national and international venues. From concerts halls to half time entertainment—no matter your passion—there is a place for you here. Learn more

Choirs

Choral Activities

A regional leader in choral music excellence, students present works on world-stages and receive many accolades. Get the chance to participate in singing opportunities in any of its major and secondary ensembles. Learn more

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Symphony Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra

Instrumental students have opportunities to perform in the oldest orchestra in Mississippi, which includes over eighty musicians from the United States and fourteen other countries. This renowned ensemble presents quality performances of varied symphonic repertoire through an intense performance schedule covering classical to pop musical styles and drawing both students and guest artists from around the globe—the Symphony Orchestra truly is "Bringing the World to Mississippi!" Learn more

Opera & Musical Theatre

Southern Opera & Musical Theatre

The program has accrued a reputation as one of the finest opera and musical theatre collegiate companies in the region, presenting two main stage productions a year. Learn more 

Jazz Studies

Jazz Studies

Jazz Studies has a long tradition at Southern Miss, spanning almost 50 years. Its ensembles include 20-piece big bands and a variety of Jazz combos, including Jazz Lab Bands and the award-winning Southern Miss Jazztet. Learn more

 

 

Studios

Voice

Voice Studio

In addition to the major ensembles offered by Choral Activities, students at Southern Miss have the opportunity to be involved in the Southern Opera and Musical Theatre Company via the Voice Studio. Learn More

Percussion

Percussion Studio

The Percussion Studio at Southern Miss has earned an excellent national and international reputation, performing at several national and international percussion festivals. From performing with the Drumline and Percussion Ensemble to the Steel Pan Orchestra—one of the elite steel pan programs in the country—there’s always an opportunity for students to build on solid foundations. Learn more

Brass

Brass

Students studying in the Brass area have many opportunities to participate in major ensembles.

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Strings

Strings

The Strings area includes studios for Bass, Cello, Guitar, Viola, and Violin. Offering several ensemble opportuntites, including the Southern Miss Symphony Orchestra, Cello Choir, USM Guitar Society, and Suzuki Strings.

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Woodwinds

Woodwinds

Students studying in the Woodwinds area have many opportunities to participate in School of Music ensembles, such as Jazz Studies, Bands, Orchestra, and more.

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Keyboard

Piano

Offering ample performance opportunities such as a weekly recital series, solo and concerto competitions.

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School of Music

112 Mannoni Performing Arts Center

Campus Hattiesburg

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Laurie.RinkoFREEMississippi

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601.266.5543