Pursue Your Passion.
Make music a part of your college experience.
The Southern Virginia University Music Program is structured as co-curricular so you can continue to be a serious musician regardless of what you study.
In any of our ensembles, you will have more face-time and training with your world-class director, more extraordinary musical experiences and performances, and more community and friends who share your passion of the power of music.
![Southern Virginia University choir](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20211206_PA_Music-Video-Photoshoot_EF_0130-1.jpg)
Vocal
In Southern Virginia University’s vocal ensembles, your director is devoted to providing you with a personalized, engaging, and faith-filled experience. Join with friends who share your passion for transcendent music making and uplift and inspire audiences with your voice.
![Student playing in pep band.](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/band-stadium.ad62778a.jpg)
Bands
Make inspiring music under the direction of one of the industry’s best. Whether you join our high-spirited marching band or impassioned concert band, you will thrill audiences as you dive deep into making excellent music.
![Student playing the violin.](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/orchestra-violin.e6f24592-scaled-e1681767035644.jpeg)
Orchestra
Your music is part of your identity and worth continuing at Southern Virginia University. See how joining our Camerata can transform your college experience.
Meet Your Mentor
![Professor Hyrum Arnesen](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20230821_FAC_Hyrum-Arnesen_EF_1992-copy-2-scaled-1-600x400.jpg)
Hyrum Arnesen
Visiting Assistant Professor of Music
![Professor Michael Black](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20230821_FAC_Michael-Black_EF_0115-copy-2-scaled-1-600x400.jpg)
Michael Black
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Bands
![Professor Jacob Hofer](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/20230821_FAC_Jacob-Hofer_EF_0005-scaled-1-600x400.jpg)
Jakob Hofer
Assistant Professor of Music; Orchestra Director
![Professor Megan Mason](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Megan-Mason-600x400.jpg)
Megan Mason
Assistant Professor of Music; Fine & Performing Arts Division Chair; Music Program Coordinator
![Professor Kyle Nielsen](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Kyle-Nielsen-600x400.jpg)
Kyle Nielsen
Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Choral Activities
![Professor Mackenzie Romriell](https://svu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Mackenzie-Romriell-600x400.jpg)
Mackenzie Romriell
Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Vocal Performance