Welcome to the School of Music
Mission, Vision, & Values

piano professor teaching a lessonMission

The JMU School of Music is a community dedicated to changing lives through music by cultivating creativity, artistry, and curiosity.

Vision

To be a global beacon of innovative music pedagogy, artistry, and scholarship.

Values

  • Artistic Excellence: We nurture our community to become leading voices in the pursuit of artistry.
  • Collaboration: We believe our collective voice is strengthened and intensified by the intersection of our diverse perspectives.
  • Community: We use music to create a mutually supportive environment, to build a community that drives us to support and celebrate one another's success and wellbeing.
  • Creativity: We seek to cultivate creativity by fostering curiosity and innovation.
  • Curiosity: We use music to foster a desire to understand and interpret the world around us.
  • Inclusivity: We embrace and honor difference, recognizing that it enriches our community by fostering artistic and intellectual growth.
Office Information

JMU School of Music Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm 

Spring Break Hours (March 17-21)

March 17-20: 9am - 4pm

March 21: CLOSED

540.568.6714

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