About the Music Department at Drury University

Drury's music department is an integral part of the university's liberal arts tradition. More than 400 Drury students  take music classes, perform in music ensembles or take individual music lessons every semester. Graduates have a 93% placement rate immediately upon graduation - either in a job that requires a bachelor's degree or being accepted into graduate school. 

Music Auditions & Activity Grants

Activity Grants are available to incoming full-time students for Fall 2020, in all disciplines, registered for at least 12 semester hours credit during the fall and spring semesters, making satisfactory progress toward a degree.

For audition information, please contact Michelle Arnold at marnold002@drury.edu or (417) 873-7296.

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Marching and Athletic Band

Drury will launch its marching and athletic band program in Fall 2020. Membership is open to both music and non-music majors. 

The group is made up of students who love music and are excited to play their instrument, build friendships and make memories. The high energy of the drumline and horns along with the visual artistry of the color guard will bring an exciting environment to every corner of campus.

Band Application     Color Guard Application

Accreditation

Drury University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM). Additionally, the music therapy program is accredited by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), and the music education program is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).

Music Alumni Project

We want to find out where our music alumni are and what they are doing. Please follow the link below and fill out the form (it only takes a few minutes). Thank you for helping us. 

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