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Take Center Stage

As a music minor at the »¨½·Ö±²¥, you’ll develop musicianship and performance skills that prepare you for a lifetime of satisfying musical involvement. Knowledgeable faculty will help you to:

• Excel as a performer
• Prepare for careers in performance, studio teaching, and church music
• Cultivate an appreciation for the art of music

The »¨½·Ö±²¥ offers you the opportunity to pursue a Music Performance Minor or a Liberal Arts Music Minor.

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Why Choose USM? 

• Generous performance scholarships available for all students
• Private lessons with professional full-time faculty
• Numerous solo and ensemble performance opportunities
  • USM Varsity Band
  • University Community Band
  • University Concert Chorale

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What Can I Do with a Music Minor?

The »¨½·Ö±²¥ Music Program is performance-based and directed by professors who are professional musicians dedicated to teaching.

USM music graduates have worked as professional performers in choral music, recital, opera and music theater, jazz, as well as in musical leadership positions in church music, higher education, and community arts organizations.

In addition to preparation for performance careers, our music grads have marketable analytical skills to compete for positions in a variety of industries, like:

• Private Studio Teaching
• Church Music
• Music Marketing

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Meet the Faculty

David Vance, DMA

Director of Music, Assistant Professor
David.Vance@stmary.edu
913-758-6296
Xavier 202
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Jonnie Brice

Instructor of Music
Jonnie.Brice@stmary.edu
913-758-6332
»¨½·Ö±²¥ Hall 318
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