Department of Music
The mission of the Arkansas Tech University Music Department is to provide a creative, collaborative environment where quality music instruction inspires student success and performance excellence in order to enhance the quality of life throughout the community and region.
About Us:
The Department of Music has an established reputation for the superior quality of
the music-teacher preparation program and for high standards in musical performance.
The various musical organizations have been identified as distinctive or exemplary
programs and have been featured on state, regional, and national convention programs.
Each year the department sponsors seminars and workshops featuring nationally recognized
authorities in the music profession.
We Provide:
- The necessary and desirable professional preparation for the training of accredited
music teachers for the public schools.
- Undergraduate competencies required of those students desiring to pursue performance
or academic careers in graduate programs.
- Opportunities for the cultural growth and development of all college students.
- Opportunities for meaningful professional growth through direct involvement in musical
performance in large and small vocal and/or instrumental ensembles.
- Musical, cultural, and educational leadership for the institution, community, and
state.
- A variety of extra-curricular and public-relations functions for the university community.
Audition information
Department Chair
Dr. Jeff Bright
479-968-0368
Vocal
Staff
479-968-0468
Piano
Dr. Tim Smith
479-968-0471
Instrumental
Dr. Dan Belongia
479-968-0287
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Contact the Department of Music
Witherspoon Hall 107
407 West Q Street
Russellville, AR 72801
Phone: 479-968-0368
Email: music@atu.edu