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
Five Upcoming Student Bands Showcased at New Music Machine, Feb. 22
- February 3, 2012 -Join us at the Triple Rock Social Club on Wed., February 22 for New Music Machine, a night of performances…
The Honeydogs Live at McNally Smith on Feb. 16th
- February 2, 2012 -McNally Smith College of Music is excited to announce the next performance in its Sound Bite Concert Series featuring nationally…
Industry Showcase Tonight at McNally Smith
- February 1, 2012 -Industry Showcase Presented by McNally Smith College of Music Wednesday, Feb. 1st 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Free, open to…
McNally Smith Open House This Saturday (Feb. 4th)
- January 31, 2012 -Still time to RSVP to this Saturday’s Open House! Email us or visit our Open House Facebook page to RSVP.…
Full-Time Faculty Position Open at McNally Smith – Composition and Songwriting Department Head
- January 27, 2012 -McNally Smith College of Music is seeking a Department Head for its Composition and Songwriting Department. The Department Head plans…
This Weekend: Deepwinter Bonfire Presented By McNally Smith College of Music
- January 26, 2012 -McNally Smith College of Music is proud to present a unique musical experience this Saturday featuring a celebration of spontaneous…
McNally Smith Alums to Perform at Buddy Holly Event with Academy Award Nominee Gary Busey
- January 24, 2012 -Many music fans know February 3, 1959, as “The Day the Music Died” when Buddy Holly and two other musicians…
Higher Learning Commission Third Party Comment Notice
- January 23, 2012 -McNally Smith College of Music is seeking comments from the public about the College in preparation for initial evaluation by…
McNally Smith Faculty Toki Wright Named “Best Emcee” at 6th Annual Twin Cities Hip-Hop Awards
- January 23, 2012 -Last weekend, McNally Smith Hip-Hop Studies faculty member and Rhymesayers artist Toki Wright was named this year’s “Best Emcee” at…
Monday Night Vocal Workshop Returns for Spring 2012
- January 19, 2012 -The Monday Night Vocal Workshops are designed for working and/or non-working singers who want to further their skills as a…
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