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Jay Dean

Dr. Jay Dean

Emeritus

Bio

From 1988 until 2018 Jay Dean was the Music Director of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Symphony Orchestra. Under his leadership the state91³Ô¹ÏÍø oldest symphony orchestra achieved an international reputation that has helped enhance the cultural image of the state. He and the USM Symphony Orchestra performed with some of the most significant classical and popular music artists in the world. Other duties at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø include being the Artistic Director of the Southern Opera and Musical Theatre Company and the Executive Director of the Arts Institute of Mississippi. In 2015 he was appointed Executive Director of the Arts Institute of Mississippi and in 2018 he was appointed the Associate Dean for Arts an External Relations.

  • DMA - University of Texas at Austin (1989)
  • MM - University of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø (1977)
  • BM - University of 91³Ô¹ÏÍø (1975)

TEACHING- COURSES TAUGHT AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI

MUSIC
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUS 131 -Introduction to Music Literature
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUS 365 -The Enjoyment of Music
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUS 431 -History of Opera
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUS 492 -Special Problems in Conducting
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUS 531 -History of Opera
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUS 550 -Symphonic Literature
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUS 630 -Graduate Music History Review
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUS 692 -Special Problems in Arts Administration
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUS 896 -Score Reading I
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUS 897 -Score Reading II


MUSIC PERFORMANCE

91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUP 481/681- Orchestra (Symphony, Ballet, Opera, Chamber, and
Repertoire)
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUP 490/690- Opera Theatre
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUP 494 -Major Solo Role in an Opera
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUP 794 -Major Solo Role in an Opera
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUP 731 -Basic Graduate Conducting
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUP 732 -Advanced Graduate Conducting
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MUP 733 -Advanced Graduate Conducting

MUSIC EDUCATION

91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MED 221 -String Methods - Upper Strings
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MED 222 -String Methods - Lower Strings
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MED 331 -Basic Undergraduate Conducting
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MED 332 -Advanced Instrumental Conducting
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MED 412 -Instrumental Methods and Curriculum Problems (Strings)
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MED 731 -Basic Graduate Conducting
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MED 732 -Advanced Graduate Conducting
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MED 733 -Advanced Graduate Conducting
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ MED 737 -String Techniques and Materials

HONORS COLLEGE

91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ HON 403 -Literature as Opera
91³Ô¹ÏÍø¢ HON 403 -Introduction to Opera

  • Concerto in E Major for flute and orchestra by Domenico Cimarosa
    Performance of Concerto in E Major for flute and orchestra by Domenico Cimarosa with the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Symphony Orchestra
  • Concerto in D Major for flute and orchestra by W. A. Mozart
    Performance of Concerto in D Major for flute and orchestra by W. A. Mozart with the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Symphony Orchestra.
  • Concerto for flute and harp by W. A. Mozart K. 299
    Performance of Concerto for flute and harp by W. A. Mozart K. 299 with the Natchez Music Festival Symphony Orchestra.
  • Canto for flute and orchestra by Luigi Zaninelli
    Performance of Canto for flute and orchestra by Luigi Zaninelli with the 91³Ô¹ÏÍø Symphony Orchestra

Contact Me

Mannoni Performing Arts Center (PAC) 212

Hattiesburg

Email
Jay.DeanFREEMississippi

Phone
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Areas of Expertise

Director Orchestral and Operatic Conducting