Music Program
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.
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Instrumental Music
Whether you are interested in playing in our marching band, concert band, orchestra, or piano studio, share your background and instrument to get connected with our program.
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Vocal Music
From Chamber Singers to Chorus groups, SVU’s vocal ensembles offer a faith-filled, personalized experience. Tell us about your voice and choral background.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Piano
Our Piano Program offers personalized instruction to help you master technique, explore rich repertoire, and grow as a performer, collaborator, and teacher.
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Hyrum Arnesen
Assistant Professor of Music
Michael Black
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Bands
Ben Gaughran
Assistant Professor of Music; Director of Choral Activities
Jakob Hofer
Assistant Professor of Music; Orchestra Director
Megan Mason
Fine & Performing Arts Division Chair; Associate Professor of Music; Director of Chamber Music
Mackenzie Romriell
Associate Professor of Music; Music Program Coordinator; Director of Vocal Performance