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Music

By joining the Department of Music at The W, you will become a part of a rich history of musical and academic achievement.

We were the first institution in the state of Mississippi to be accredited by the National Association of the Schools of Music (NASM) in 1935.

Our alumni are music teachers, professors, music therapists, and independent musicians creating music, educating the next generation of musicians, and helping people all around the world.

We offer a Bachelor of Music with concentrations in Music Education or Music Therapy and a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in voice or piano. Scholarships are available to qualified applicants.

Renowned artists

Our guest artist series brings renowned musicians from all around the world.  Most of our events are free and open to the public. 

Upcoming Performances

Historic Facility

Dubbed "The Temple of Music," Weenona Poindexter Music Hall (1905) is the preeminent music conservatory in the state of Mississippi.  The music hall completed renovations in November of 2012 to the tune of $14 million. The building features the 250-seat Connie Kossen Auditorium in the center of the building, individual practice rooms, a grand piano practice parlor, and a state-of-the-art audio and video recording suite.

Explore Poindexter Hall

Hurley

COLUMBUS, Miss.-- Dr. Susan Hurley, assistant professor of voice at Mississippi University for Women, recently was elected treasurer of the Mississippi chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.

Hurley

COLUMBUS, Miss.-- As an accomplished performer and instructor, Dr. Susan Hurley understands the intricacies of connecting with an audience. Tone, inflection and rhythm are three ways Hurley can manipulate her voice to make you listen.

Hopkins

COLUMBUS, Miss.—  Metropolitan Opera star, Janet Hopkins, will present “Confronting Social Norms Through Music” - a lecture recital by mezzo-soprano Hopkins and pianist Armen Shaomian, Monday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Kossen Auditorium, Poindexter Hall on the campus of Mississippi University for Women. The event is free and open to the public.

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Are you ready to join the College of Arts & Sciences at The W? The application process is easy and we don't have an application fee for undergraduate admissions. We'll even tell you about the scholarships you will receive within a week of being admitted.

Not ready to take the plunge just yet? That's okay, how about scheduling a visit to see the place for yourself.

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