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 degrees in Music Education (Bachelor of Music), Music Therapy (Bachelor of Music) and Music (Bachelor of Arts) with a possibility of an emphasis in Performance or Composition. Scholarships are available to qualified applicants.
COLUMBUS, Miss.--The W’s music department will present a virtual recital Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature senior music major Ayari Taylor performing songs and arias by Mozart, Paisiello, Ponce, Rodrigo and Schubert, plus concert spirituals and the world premiere of a new vocal work by MUW composition student Hannah Heaton.
COLUMBUS, Miss.--The W’s music department will present a virtual recital Saturday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature junior music major Hannah Heaton performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Robert Schumann.
COLUMBUS, Miss.-- Olivia Smith, a music therapy student at Mississippi University for Women, won first place in the Upper College Musical Theatre division at the statewide competition held by the Mississippi chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
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.