MSU Department of Music

10/20/2026

Ready to make music at Mississippi State University? Auditions for the 2027-2028 academic year are almost here!
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Attend an MSU Department of Music audition date to audition for program eligibility, ensemble placement, and scholarships. Priority dates are available for prospective music majors, with additional dates open to majors and non-majors. None of these dates work for you? Call our office to schedule an individual audition date.
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Visit music.msstate.edu or call us at 662-325-3070 for more information. We can't wait to hear from you!

10/20/2026

What an incredible recital MSU experienced on November 19! 🎶✨

Beautiful music, outstanding musicians, and a truly memorable evening—all brought together by our fabulous collaborative pianist, Anne Katherine Ragsdale! 🎹❤️

The excitement was so great that we even ran out of programs! What a wonderful problem to have! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our talented musicians and made this evening so special! 👏🎶

10/17/2026

Congratulations to Zion-Nahzir Scott and Jasmine Williams on their beautiful senior recital today!

Both students have studied with Professor Cori Reece and have continued their vocal studies this semester with Dr. Roza Tulyaganova and Dr. Jeanette Fontaine.

A special thank you to Professor Anne Katherine Ragsdale for her beautiful and sensitive piano collaboration!

Bravo to everyone involved!

10/07/2026

Come experience the MSU campus, explore the Department of Music, and get a taste of college life.

Our faculty and current students are excited to meet you, share their experiences, and help you discover all that MSU Music has to offer!

Register at music.msstate.edu or scan the QR code to save your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!

10/07/2026

Ms. Anne Katherine Ragsdale and Dr. Roza Tulyaganova had a wonderful time attending the student showcase at the Mississippi School of the Arts! 🎶 We were truly amazed by the talent, artistry, and dedication of these exceptional young musicians.

10/01/2026

What a wonderful day of music! 🎶 MSU Department of Music faculty had the pleasure of performing at Northwest Mississippi Community College today. It was such a joy to share the stage with wonderful colleagues, meet students, and connect through music. Thank you, NWCC, for the warm welcome and for having us! ❤️🎵

MusicConnects

09/26/2026

Congratulations to the Famous Maroon Band on winning the Sudler Trophy! 🏆🎶

What an incredible honor and a testament to the dedication, talent, tradition, and hard work of everyone who makes the Famous Maroon Band so special. We are proud to celebrate this well deserved achievement!

09/25/2026

09/21/2026

On Friday, Dr. Vanessa Muen Wei, Assistant Professor of Piano at Lee University, gave a master class for piano students. On Saturday, she and Dr. Amy Catron, Assistant Teaching Professor of Cello at MSU, performed a wonderful recital featuring Beethoven's complete works for cello and piano. This performance was the second in a series of recitals dedicated to performing Beethoven's entire repertoire for these instruments.

05/20/2026

Congratulations to the 2026-27 Famous Maroon Band drum majors! Chosen from auditions, the 2026-27 drum majors include:

—Olivia Dickerson, senior biochemistry major, Gautier

—Josh Ducey, sophomore aerospace engineering major, Arlington, Tennessee

—Ava Hinyub, junior music education major, Gulf Shores, Alabama

—James Leon, junior electrical engineering major, Biloxi