Fully-accredited degree program within the University through the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS) and the prestigious National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
All-Steinway School with the most Steinway grand pianos of all the institutions in West Texas
Facilities - TheWagner Noëlis one of the finest acoustical environments in the world
Housing - the most incredible student housing in Texas higher education, not drafty old dorms
Low cost of tuition - we're among the lowest tuition of state universities in Texas
Bachelor of Music degree with EC-12 Texas music teacher certification
Accredited by the National Council of Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
Applied lessons with professional performers of the Midland-Odessa Symphony
Small class sizes
Professors will know your name and interact with you
Small campus - lots of opportunity to get involved in student life
Ensembles - not just a performer, but an integral member of each performance
Faculty are highly trained and active in their respective fields - several with doctoral degrees
Atmosphere for learning on campus
Research opportunities - our faculty are on the cutting edge of research in many different fields. Often, their students are part of that research.
Midland/Odessa airfield is a short jog away and flights to Dallas and other regional airfields in Texas are as low as $75
Growing athletic program with many opportunities for students to play collegiate sports
Technology - we have a dedication to integrating technology into our curricula in a meaningful manner which will aid in student learning and will be useful for students after college.
