• NACUSA Concert

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    The W Department of Music and the Mid-South Chapter of NACUSA (National Association of Composers/USA) hosts a concert featuring new compositions. Please join us for a fun afternoon of music! This event is free and open to the public.

  • Guest Artist Recital – Ellen Elder, piano

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    Please join us for an evening of lovely piano music with our special guest artist, Dr. Ellen Elder! This event is free and open to the public.

  • Music by Women Festival Concerts

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    Happy Women’s History Month! You can celebrate with the Department of Music as we host the 10th Annual International Music by Women Festival, March 5-7, 2026 in Poindexter Hall. We are celebrating 10 years this year! We are the largest international festival of its kind, and we feature over 200 incredible musicians who come from […]

  • New Music at the W Concert

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    The W Department of Music presents New Music at the W, a recital of modern and contemporary concert music in a mesmerizing fusion of genres. This event is free and open to the public.

  • Voice Students’ Spring 2026 Recital

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    The W Department of Music is proud to showcase our voice students’ hard work – please join us for a wonderful evening of music featuring an array of different genres. Livestream for this concert can be found here on our Virtual Concert Series page. This event is free and open to the public.

  • Black History Month Celebration Concert

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    Join the W Department of Music as we celebrate Black History Month – featuring performances by The W Jazz Ensemble; The MUW Chamber Singers; W Music faculty, students, & alumni; and special guest group, United Harmony Gospel Choir! This event is free and open to the public.

  • Senior Piano Recital – John Luke Lollar

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    Join the W Department of Music as we celebrate senior music major, John Luke Lollar and his academic journey! This event is free and open to the public.

  • Faculty Voice Recital – Zane Lynn, tenor

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    Join the W Department of Music for a wonderful evening of vocal works performed by Faculty tenor, Prof. Zane Lynn with Faculty pianist, Dr. William Reber.This event is free and open to the public.

  • Senior Piano Recital – John Luke Lollar

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    Join the W Department of Music as we celebrate senior music major, John Luke Lollar and his academic journey! This event is free and open to the public.

  • Senior Piano Recital – John Luke Lollar

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    Join the W Department of Music as we celebrate senior music major, John Luke Lollar and his academic journey! This event is free and open to the public.

  • MUW Threadgill Series Orchestra ft. Musicians from Across the Nation

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    Join us for the MUW Threadgill Series Orchestra Featuring Musicians From Across the Nation on Saturday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m. in Kossen Auditorium. The Orchestra is comprised of W faculty and students, The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science faculty, and musicians from across the country, all joining together to perform a host of […]

  • Songs of the Theatre 2025

    Kossen Auditorium (Inside Poindexter Hall)

    Songs of the Theatre is an evening of semi-staged scenes and solos from musical theatre and opera performed by W music students and the MUW Chamber Singers. This concert includes songs and arias by Mozart, Purcell, Cole Porter, and Stephen Schwarz, alongside many others. Stage directed by Dr. Susan Hurley with Dr. William Reber, pianist. […]