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Department of Music • Oxford, Mississippi
Quick Take
Ole Miss Music in Oxford offers BM and BA degrees in classical performance, music education, and conducting at an affordable SEC flagship university with solid scholarship support and strong regional arts ties. Oxford's storied cultural identity — shaped by Faulkner, the blues, and a celebrated local arts community — makes it one of the most atmospherically distinctive settings for a music education in the South.
Ole Miss at a Glance
| Program | |
| School / Division | University of Mississippi Department of Music |
| Setting | public |
| Reliigous Affliation | none |
| Program Size | medium |
| Genres / Styles | classical, jazz |
| Primary Instrument | bass, cello, clarinet, flute, guitar, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, viola, violin, voice |
| Areas of Study | composition, conducting, music education, music theory, performance |
| Degrees Offered | Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, Master’s |
| Musical Selectivity | moderately selective |
| NASM Accreditation | Yes |
| Admissions | |
| Academic Selectivity | less selective |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Application Deadline | 2026-02-01 00:00:00 |
| Auditions | |
| Audition | is required |
| Audition Competitiveness | less competitive |
| Audition Window | Jan–Mar |
| Prescreening | is not required |
| Location | |
| City / State | Oxford, Mississippi |
Always confirm deadlines and requirements directly with the Ole Miss website
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Program Overview
The music program at Ole Miss is medium in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
Ole Miss supports the following musical genres/styles: classical, jazz. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the Ole Miss website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at Ole Miss can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bass, cello, clarinet, flute, guitar, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the Ole Miss website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at Ole Miss
Students at Ole Miss can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, music education, music theory, performance. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the Ole Miss website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at Ole Miss is moderately selective. Academically, it is less selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.4. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for Ole Miss is 2026-02-01 00:00:00 of each year.
Visit the Ole Miss website to confirm acceptance information and deadlines.
Auditions
An audition is required at Ole Miss, and the school's auditions are considered to be less competitive. The audition window is Jan–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the Ole Miss website for more specific information on auditions.
Location and Music Scene
Ole Miss Music is in Oxford, a storied college town in the heart of the Delta, where the blues were born and where the memory of Faulkner, the Hoka, and the Southern literary arts tradition still hangs in the air.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ole Miss hard to get into?
Admission to Ole Miss is considered moderately selective for music and less selective academically. At most schools, the audition carries significant weight. Admitted students need to demonstrate performance ability and artistic potential in addition to meeting academic requirements.
Do I need a prescreening video to audition at Ole Miss?
A prescreening video or portfolio submission at Ole Miss.
Prescreening requirements vary significantly from school to school, and sometimes by instrument or area of study, so it's worth checking directly with the admissions office to confirm what's expected for your specific application.
What instruments can I study at Ole Miss?
supports study across a wide range of instruments, including bass, cello, clarinet, flute, guitar, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, viola, violin, voice. Students typically study privately with a faculty member on their primary instrument while also participating in ensembles and collaborative performance opportunities.
Instrument availability and faculty depth can vary. If you play something less common, it's worth reaching out to the department directly to confirm faculty availability before you apply.
What GPA do I need for Ole Miss?
Admitted students at Ole Miss have an average GPA of 3.4. Keep in mind that this is an average. Some admitted students come in above it, some below, depending on the strength of the overall application and, especially, the audition.
Music programs tend to weigh audition performance heavily, which means a particularly strong musical candidate may be admitted even if their GPA is below the typical range. The reverse is also true. Academic strength alone won't compensate for a weak audition.
What is the application deadline for Ole Miss?
The application deadline for Ole Miss is 2026-02-01 00:00:00, with live auditions typically held Jan–Mar. These dates can shift year to year, so it's important to verify directly with the admissions office well in advance.
Music school deadlines often arrive earlier than general college application deadlines, and audition slots can fill up quickly, especially at competitive programs. Getting your application in early is rarely a bad idea.
Information on this page is updated periodically. Always confirm details directly with the school's admissions office.
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