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The Department of Music at Southeast offers both a variety of performing and learning experiences usually found at a large university, and the individual attention and relaxed atmosphere expected of a small college. Among the benefits of attending Southeast as a music major are the following:
- Fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music,
- Music Education graduates achieve job placement percentage of over 95%!
- Members of the Southeast Missouri State Marching Band are rewarded with guaranteed scholarships
- Southeast has a small-school atmosphere with world-class faculty.
- You will study with professors, not graduate students.
- The Holland School of Visual and Performing Arts is now housed in Southeast's River Campus with state-of-the-art facilities.
Mission Statement:
The Department of Music provides a student-centered curriculum to develop the artistic, intellectual, and multi-cultural competence needed to excel in the modern world of music. Experiential learning opportunities prepare students for professional careers in music performance and education as transformative participants in their communities.
Vision Statement:
The Department of Music seeks to be a nationally-known music program recognized for musical and academic excellence.
Our talented faculty offer instruction in all areas of musical study, including music education, performance, composition, electronic composition and world music. This outstanding group of educators has performed both nationally and abroad, with recognition in Canada, China, Czech Republic, England, Ireland, Japan, Scotland and the Ukraine. We have numerous performances of university ensembles, faculty and student recitals, and guest recitals at the River Campus. Tickets can be purchased for all events at the River Campus Box Office by calling 573-651-2265.
News
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Regents Approve New Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity, Minor in Jazz Studies
The Southeast Missouri State University Board of Regents today approved a new Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity and a new minor in jazz studies. Both new programs are expected to begin during the 2020-2021 academic year. Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity The new Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity will be offered by the Department of Computer Science in [...] -
Nothing but Blue Skies for Southeast Music Student Who Persevered
Graduating from Southeast Missouri State University is the culmination of dedication and perseverance, according to Victoria Blue. It’s also the beginning of a new career and step forward she thought may never happen. Blue, a talented French horn player of Chaffee, Missouri, always knew she wanted to study music and perform. But as a senior [...] -
Summer Art, Music Academy Workshops Announce Cancellations, Rescheduled Dates
Southeast Missouri State University’s 2020 Art Academy Workshops and Music Academy Workshops in June have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, workshops and lessons will continue beginning July 1. Rescheduled dates are as follows: Art Academy June 2020 Art Academy workshops have been cancelled. July 2020 Art Academy workshops will remain as scheduled [...] -
Symphonic Pops Concert to Feature Music of ‘Apollo 13,’ ‘Phantom of the Opera,’ ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Star Trek’
The Southeast Missouri Symphony will present a symphonic pops concert titled “Symphonic Pops with Symphonic Stars” on Tuesday, March 10, at Southeast Missouri State University’s River Campus. The concert is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the Donald C. Bedell Performance Hall and will feature thrilling orchestral music for film and stage by iconic composers John [...]
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