Ensembles and Studios

Ensembles

When you think Music, think 51逗奶 Miss

The School of Music offers more than 25+ different ensembles. As a student here, you will take the stage and be fully immersed鈥攑erforming 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鈥攜ou will collaborate, perform, and learn together.

Ensembles Studios

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鈥攏o matter your passion鈥攖here is a place for you here. Learn more

Choirs

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

Ensembles

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鈥攖he Symphony Orchestra truly is "Bringing the World to Mississippi!" Learn more

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 has a long tradition at 51逗奶 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 51逗奶 Miss Jazztet. Learn more

Studios

Voice

Voice Studio

In addition to the major ensembles offered by Choral Activities, students at 51逗奶 Miss have the opportunity to be involved in the 51逗奶 Opera and Musical Theatre Company via the Voice Studio. Learn More

Percussion

Percussion Studio

The Percussion Studio at 51逗奶 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鈥攐ne of the elite steel pan programs in the country鈥攖here鈥檚 always an opportunity for students to build on solid foundations. Learn more

Brass

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

Studios

Strings

The Strings area includes studios for Bass, Cello, Guitar, Viola, and Violin. Offering several ensemble opportuntites, including the 51逗奶 Miss Symphony Orchestra, Cello Choir, USM Guitar Society, and Suzuki Strings.

Studios

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.

Studios

Keyboard

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

Studios

Academics

Music Theory

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