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Lon Morris College • Music Department
800 College Avenue
Jacksonville, TX 75766
(903) 589-4127; (903) 589-4000; Fax (903) 586-8562
mrich[at]NOSPAMlonmorris.edu
Mary Rich, Chairwoman

Music Department Statistics
Year department established: 1911
Undergraduate students: 15
Graduate students: 0
Doctoral students: 0
Full-time professors: 4
Part-time instructors: 0
Student-Teacher ratio: 10:1
Undergraduate degree hours needed: 67
(within major: NA; within minor: NA)
Teaching certification: no
Internship required: no
Recording facility: no
Scholarships available: yes
Numerous music departmental and merit awards are available and qualifications are established by audition.
Scholarship coordinator and phone: Mary Rich at (903) 589-4127.

Accreditations/Affiliations
Texas Music Educators Association
Texas Music Educators Conference

The mission of the Department of Music of Lon Morris College is to offer a well-rounded, quality music education within a Christian community providing the opportunity for students to mature as musicians and individuals. The Department of Music has as its vision the aim of developing the whole person. To this end, the Department will:.1. Transmit knowledge and develop skills..2. Prepare students for upper-level study..3. Provide a safe environment in which the student-musicians can explore and grow..4. Provide performance opportunities that foster the creation of an impressive and significant resume..5. Provide cultural opportunities for the community..6. Produce the musicians and audiences of tomorrow..An Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degree with an emphasis in music affords the student the opportunity to develop musical skills and a background in the liberal arts. While serving God, College, Alumni, Community and one another, the student achieves wholeness and a quality education. Performance opportunities include the Lon Morris College Chapel Choir, MasterSingers, and Bearcat Band. Director Jack Brooks (903) 589-4091 is in charge of Chapel Choir and MasterSingers, and Director Ronda Winter (903-589-4063) maintains the Bearcat Band. Performance facilities include the Zula Pearson Theater located in the A. Frank Smith Fine Arts Building; contact Toni Wright at (903) 589-4092. Seating fits 333.


Overall enrollment: 450
Typical undergraduate tuition: $19,630