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The Department of Music at McMurry University is known throughout the Southwest for its outstanding program and faculty. It has a tradition of quality individual and ensemble performance, along with practical training in music teacher education. We offer an excellent liberal arts education with personal attention. For more information, please contact:

Dr. Diana Ellis
Ph. 325-793-4860
email:dellis@mcm.edu
Music Department, Box 698
McMurry University
Abilene, TX 79697




Music Faculty

Dr. Christina Wilson,
Dean
School of Arts and Letters
Associate Professor of Music
Voice 

Dr. Diana Ellis, Professor
Voice, Opera Workshop, Diction, Vocal Pedagogy

Dr. Wes Gomer, Assistant Professor
Director of Choral Activities, Keyboard, Music Theory

Mr. Keith Lloyd, Instructor
Percussion, Music History


Dr. Chris Neal, Associate Professor Director of Bands, Music Education


Mr. Mark Wilcox, Instructor
High Brass and Music Theory

Click here for Adjunct faculty

Performing Opportunities

McMurry Bands

Marching Band
Symphony Band

Jazz Band

McMurry Choirs

Chanters
McMurry Sounds

Chamber Choir
University Choir

Chamber music

Clarinet Choir
Flute Choir
Saxophone Quartet
Woodwind Quintets
Horn Ensemble
Trumpet Choir
Percussion Ensemble

Opera scenes

Audition 2007-2008

By appointment

Audition Procedure

To audition for a scholarship, and/or to be accepted into the music program as a major or minor, follow the procedure below. For complete details of all of the scholarships offered by McMurry's Music Department, click here.

1. Prepare two contrasting pieces or songs:

Instrumentalists: All-State tryout music or Solo and Ensemble repertoire is ideal, but anything that shows your ability is acceptable. You may also be asked to play some major scales and to sight read.
Vocalists: Prepare songs that would be performed at Solo and Ensemble, or other music from the standard vocal repertoire. You will also be asked to sight-sing a simple melody or hymn.

2. To schedule an audition, please contact...

Instrumentalists - Dr. Chris Neal, Director of Bands (email: cneal@mcm.edu or call 325-793-3837)
Vocalists - Dr. Diana Ellis, Professor of Voice (email: or call 325-793-4860)

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