OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Department of Music is expanding its graduate program offerings beginning this fall, adding a Master of Music with emphases in musicology, ethnomusicology and music theory. “The department is adding these new programs because we want to better serve the students of Mississippi and the region,” said Alan Spurgeon,Read the story …
Music Department Adding Graduate Degrees
University to offer state's only graduate degree in ethnomusicology
May 23, 2018 by
Concert Singers to Perform at Carnegie Hall
Choral students will travel to New York City for once-in-a-lifetime performance
April 4, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Concert Singers will travel to New York City to perform in the world-famous Carnegie Hall this weekend. The Concert Singers were invited to perform at 8 p.m. Sunday (April 8) by Distinguished Concerts International. The group will be singing a wide range of pieces, including classics, contemporary pieces and MississippiRead the story …
Music Professor Returns from Columbia University Fellowship
Thomas Peattie spent fall semester at the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America
February 16, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Thomas Peattie, an assistant professor of music at the University of Mississippi, has returned to campus after completing a prestigious fellowship at Columbia University during the fall semester. Peattie spent the semester at the Italian Academy for Advanced Studies in America, part of the university in New York City, which takes scholarsRead the story …
Inaugural Living Music Institute Deemed an ‘Incredible Success’
UM music department's Living Music Resource expands to include an intensive opera workshop
February 14, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The inaugural session of the Living Music Institute, which ran Jan. 18-21 at the University of Mississippi, got high marks from students and music professionals alike. The Living Music Institute, a production of the Living Music Resource in the UM Department of Music, is an intensive workshop for opera aria singers. DuringRead the story …
Living Music Institute Hosts Leading Opera Soprano
Inaugural opera aria workshop brings renowned soprano Kallen Esperian back to UM
January 18, 2018 by
OXFORD, Miss. – The Living Music Resource at the University of Mississippi is holding its inaugural Living Music Institute this weekend. This intensive opera aria workshop includes a residency by world-renowned soprano and recording artist Kallen Esperian. A member of the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala Opera, Esperian has performed in leading roles at major opera housesRead the story …
UM Student Chosen for SEC Student Music Ensemble
Lazarrus Miller played piano during Football Championship festivities
December 14, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Lazarrus Miller, a senior music performance major at the University of Mississippi, recently participated in the 2017 SEC Football Championship festivities in Atlanta as part of the conference’s Student Music Ensemble. For the second year, the SEC Student Music Ensemble provided jazz music for the football championship activities, including for the SECRead the story …
Music Students, Faculty Stand Out at Regional Competition
UM well-represented in final rounds of the National Associate of Teachers of Singing event
December 1, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi students fared well in the recent 2017 National Association of Teachers of Singing Southern Regional Competition in Hattiesburg, which draws voice teachers and students from universities, high schools and private studios in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. Senior music major Lacey Hindman was a finalist and placed third in herRead the story …
UM Professor Lectures on African Music at University of Georgia
George Dor invited as fall speaker for the Institute for African Studies
November 21, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – George W.K. Dor, professor of music at the University of Mississippi, recently delivered the fall lecture for the University of Georgia’s Institute for African Studies. Dor was invited as guest lecturer by Akinloye Ojo, the institute’s director. The institute highlights a different discipline each year for the lecture series, and this year’s focusRead the story …
UM Music Majors Fare Well in Statewide Competition
Christopher Scott won his category at the Mississippi Music Teachers National Association Competition
November 17, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Several University of Mississippi music majors competed at the annual Mississippi Music Teachers National Association Competition recently at Millsaps College in Jackson, with one student taking top honors in his category. Christopher Scott, a senior music major, won the Young Artist Solo Woodwind Performance category. This win advances him to compete in theRead the story …
Music Faculty Members Release Album
Trio explores compositions of François Rossé for new recording
November 15, 2017 by
OXFORD, Miss. – Three University of Mississippi music faculty members have released a new album of material by French composer François Rossé. Adam Estes, assistant professor of music, is the lead performer on saxophone, accompanied on piano by Stacy Rodgers, professor of music, and Amanda Johnston, associate professor of music. “François Rossé: Métissage” is on the MSRRead the story …