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Bud Clark, Department Head

With a growing number of institutions becoming less personal, MSSU's Music Department is like a family. Students receive close attention and quality supervision from faculty members who are active in the music profession. At Southern, students have the opportunity to study with nationally recognized performers, composers, scholars and, most importantly, dedicated teachers. Our classrooms are well equipped, with small class sizes. We have excellent performance facilities, private studios, and both Listening and Computer Labs. Combining excellent teacher education training with a rich liberal arts program, MSSU produces a music major with a broad outlook.

In addition to programs that lead to degrees in Music, Southern offers a Minor in Music. The Minor in Music program allows students to study the basic foundations of music while pursuing a major in another field.

Music as an Elective is another alternative. Students who choose to major in another field have a variety of opportunities to pursue their musical interest at Southern. They may take applied (private) lessons for elective credit in keyboard, voice, woodwinds, strings, brass and percussion and may perform in many of the vocal or instrumental ensembles. A small fee is charged each semester for applied lessons.

As you consider the choices you have in selecting a University, know the Music Department Faculty recognize that for you to succeed as a music educator or professional musician, we must bring together talent, technical accomplishment, and an understanding that music speaks to our minds, our hearts, and our spirits. Music reflects who we are and shapes what we will become.

I encourage you to contact us and schedule a campus visit. At that time you may also wish to audition for a performance award or scholarship. Southern is a great place to further your future in music!