Welcome to the School of Music
Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission
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 Summer Office Hours (May 19-August 8):
Monday-Thursday, 9am - 4pm
Friday, 9am - 12pm
JMU School of Music Academic Year Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm
540.568.6714
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