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McNally Smith College of Music

It's time to do what you love.

Music is your life. You want a music school that connects you to the industry, to your inner voice, and to new worlds of possibility.

Music Education at McNally Smith

At McNally Smith College of Music, you'll explore your passion for music at a top music college with a unique hands-on curriculum that immerses you in today's music technology, nurtures your vision, and develops your talents.

Imagine a music college for your music career where you can study music business, music composition and songwriting, audio engineering, music production and live sound engineering, or popular music performance with your instrument of choice – guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, voice, strings, or brass and woodwinds. As a contemporary music college, McNally Smith students play music ranging from hip-hop to country, jazz, and metal, and pursue Diplomas, Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees. McNally Smith is truly YOUR music college.

For more information, request our information packet, learn more about financial aid, get our housing information, or check out campus videos. You can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and at the McNally Smith blog.

NEWS & EVENTS

January 27, 2012

Full-Time Faculty Position Open at McNally Smith – Composition and Songwriting Department Head

McNally Smith College of Music is seeking a Department Head for its Composition and Songwriting Department. The Department Head plans…

January 26, 2012

This Weekend: Deepwinter Bonfire Presented By McNally Smith College of Music

McNally Smith College of Music is proud to present a unique musical experience this Saturday featuring a celebration of spontaneous…

January 24, 2012

McNally Smith Alums to Perform at Buddy Holly Event with Academy Award Nominee Gary Busey

Many music fans know February 3, 1959, as “The Day the Music Died” when Buddy Holly and two other musicians…

January 23, 2012

Higher Learning Commission Third Party Comment Notice

McNally Smith College of Music is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for initial evaluation by…

January 23, 2012

McNally Smith Faculty Toki Wright Named “Best Emcee” at 6th Annual Twin Cities Hip-Hop Awards

Last weekend, McNally Smith Hip-Hop Studies faculty member and Rhymesayers artist Toki Wright was named this year’s “Best Emcee” at…

January 19, 2012

Monday Night Vocal Workshop Returns for Spring 2012

The Monday Night Vocal Workshops are designed for working and/or non-working singers who want to further their skills as a…

January 19, 2012

New Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree Available This Fall

Starting Fall 2012, students at McNally Smith College of Music will be able to pursue a new degree: The highly…

January 10, 2012

Deepwinter Bonfire Brings Dozens of Musicians, DJs, and Break Dance Crews Together for Improvised Show at McNally Smith and History Theatre

In the dead of winter on January 28, 2012, a diverse group of dynamic, progressive musicians and other artists from…

January 3, 2012

McNally Smith Named 2012 Top Small Business Success Story by Twin Cities Business Magazine

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/s5JF1K

December 21, 2011

Spring Open House on February 4, 2012

McNally Smith College of Music will host its Spring Open House on Saturday, February 4, 2012. The Open House gives…

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