School of Music

WELCOME TO THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC

At MTSU, music is more than a field of study. It is a shared commitment to artistic excellence, curiosity, and community. Our students join a vibrant environment where performance, scholarship and research, and creative exploration come together every day. Whether you hope to perform, teach, compose, conduct, or work in the music industry, you will find a place here to grow as both a musician and an individual. Our faculty includes accomplished performers, educators, and scholars who guide students through rigorous study while encouraging curiosity and collaboration. Through private lessons, classroom study, ensembles, and mentorship, students build strong artistic and intellectual foundations that prepare them for a wide range of musical paths. The community that forms here often extends far beyond graduation. Our alumni teach in schools and universities, perform in orchestras and professional ensembles, work throughout the music industry, and lead musical life in communities across the country and beyond. Their work reflects the values and preparation they developed during their time at MTSU.

The MTSU School of Music is a community that cares deeply about the work of music-making. It is, quite simply, a place where every note counts.

• Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
• Music at Middle living-learning community in Monohan Hall
• 30+ ensembles from symphony and opera to salsa and choral
• Competitive scholarships available
• 36 full-time and 20 part-time faculty
• 10 undergraduate programs and 7 graduate programs
• 200+ music events each year
• University Honors College opportunities
• Designated All-Steinway School

We’re proud to celebrate a group of students whose next steps reflect both dedication and range. Each path looks a little different. That is part of what makes this moment meaningful. Together, they show the many directions where a music education can lead.

Yassin Adams (BM, Clarinet) has been accepted to the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music to pursue a Master of Music on a full scholarship, beginning Fall 2026.
Justin Averill (BM, Music Industry, Tuba) will attend the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music on a full assistantship.
Daniel Kuk (Piano, Jazz Studies) has been accepted to the Manhattan School of Music with a full assistantship.
Will King (BM, Instrumental Music Education; BM, Performance) will attend the Eastman School of Music to pursue a Master of Music in oboe performance.
Abigail Linville (BS, Textiles, Merchandising and Design; minors in Entertainment Arts Design and Music Industry) continues to build a creative path that connects design and music.
Cecilia Lovelace (Mezzo Soprano) will attend the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to pursue a Master of Music on near full scholarship.
Abigail Miller (Voice, Soprano) will continue at the Peabody Institute to pursue a Master of Music in voice.
Emily Olson (BS, Biochemistry; BS, Physics; minor in Music Industry) will attend Portland State University to pursue a PhD in chemistry.
Jayna Powell (MM, Cello) will continue to the University of Houston to pursue a DMA with a full assistantship.
Mario Puentes (BM, Bassoon) will attend the University of Kansas with a graduate teaching assistantship to pursue a Master’s in bassoon performance.
Cade Spradlin (Saxophone, Jazz Studies) has been accepted to the University of Miami to pursue graduate study in Ethnomusicology, with a full graduate assistantship.
Isaac Swinney (BM, Performance, Trumpet) will attend The Juilliard School to pursue a master’s degree in trumpet performance.
Erin Seifert (Mezzo Soprano) earned first place in the Grace Moore Vocal Scholarship Competition, receiving a $2,000 award, and will attend Indiana University to pursue a Master of Music in voice.
Taylor Van Ryckeghem (MM, Piano Performance) has served as Adjunct Instructor of Piano at Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music since 2023 while completing their degree.

We’re grateful for the time, energy, and care these students have given to this community. It has shaped the School of Music in lasting ways.

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