Welcome to the New Mexico State University Music Department. If you are looking for a wonderful place to obtain your music education, New Mexico State University is the place to be. The Department of Music is among the finest in the southwest at preparing student musicians to become teachers, performers, or music business entrepreneurs. The faculty is extremely talented and music graduates from New Mexico State University hold public school jobs, college positions, or perform professionally across the country. Recent graduates perform in the United States Marine Band, Air Force Band, and Army Band in Washington, D.C. and the list of music teachers with degrees from NMSU is substantial.
Our department is diverse and students can major in Music Education, Music Business, or Music Performance. The department also supports Master Degree Programs in Music Performance or Music Education. Las Cruces is a beautiful city of approximately 100,000 people located in the southwest where the weather is warm and mild.
If you are a prospective student and would like more information please explore our website and contact us. We will be glad to visit with you about the fabulous music opportunities offered at New Mexico State University.
Lon W. Chaffin, Ph.D.
Department Head