Music at Ozarks

If you are interested in vocal or keyboard music you have definitely found the right place to pursue your higher education goals. Ozarks' music department offers a well-rounded program of study for serious students of music as well as a variety of courses and musical experiences for non-music majors. The faculty can devote more individual attention to the students because of the smaller class sizes. The music theory courses teach skills in musical analysis, aural recognition of musical patterns and harmonies, and musical form.  In the music history courses you explore not only the factual information about musical styles, but also the wider social, historical, and cultural context of music.

Performance opportunities
As an Ozarks music student you will participate in ensembles alongside many students who are not music majors. Choir tours and concerts, both on- and off-campus, will give you the opportunity to meet and interact with a wide variety of people and to learn the teamwork needed for a successful musical performance.

There are plenty of opportunities to hone your musical skills off campus in the multitude of churches in Clarksville. The church choirs, handbell choirs, and praise bands would love to benefit from your previous church music experience; furthermore, the congregations welcome solo performances by music students from the University of the Ozarks.

Did you sing in choir in high school?  The Ozarks Chorale and University Ringers are open to all students, pending a voice placement conference with the director. For students who wish to participate in a select vocal group, Chamber Singers is a choral ensemble consisting of 16-24 singers. Membership in this ensemble requires enrollment and participation in Ozarks Chorale, and auditions for new singers happen every fall and spring.

Join Us! We view music-making as an activity that enriches the heart, mind, and spirit. Our program is designed to give you the chance to think about and respond to ideas that do not find easy expression in ordinary words and everyday human activity. If you'd like to learn more about the Ozarks music program, email our Admission Office, or give us a call at 1-800-264-8636. We'll send you a packet of information to help you learn more about the wealth of opportunities available at University of the Ozarks!