School of Music
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music has a longstanding international reputation for musical excellence. The school is recognized for its eminence in musical artistry, education and community service. Serving more than 450 majors from the United States and 15 countries, the school maintains a strongly diverse student population. In fact, we have granted a higher percentage of music doctorates to African-American students than any other institution of higher learning in the country.
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The School of Music welcomes the joint conference of the American Choral Directors Association and the Mississippi Music Educators Association to campus.

The School of Music welcomes the joint conference of the American Choral Directors Association and the Mississippi Music Educators Association to campus.

USM Clarinet Day is a fun-filled event for clarinetists of all ages!

Audition for the Dixie Darling dance team.

School of Music Professor Emeritus, Patricia Ann Sharpe Malone, passed away on January 13, 2023 following a sudden illness. She spent the majority of her...
Recent Events
Mississippi ACDA/MMEA Conference
3/23/2023School of Music Audition Day
3/20/2023Recent Activity
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