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The Department of Music at Xavier University of Louisiana has been pivotal in the history of the great musical culture of Louisiana. Come join us!

The music students at Xavier University of Louisiana participate in special programs such as the University Jazz Festival, Opera Workshop, and Concert Choir. Through specialized training and opportunities designed for the music major, you can study and develop your talents and skills to become the consummate professional. Students who excel may also find opportunities to perform with great orchestral, jazz, and operatic institutions around the New Orleans area. The faculty takes pride in offering a quality one-on-one experience for all of our students to appreciate. We know our students by monitoring their academic progress as well as their personal growth and development as musicians and musicologists. The Department of Music is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, which has characterized our department as having a “close, family-like atmosphere where the students get the full attention of the faculty”. The department offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Music in Performance (Vocal or Instrumental) Bachelor of Music in Education Liberal Arts in Music (any instrument or voice) with a Minor in another discipline such as Business or Computer Science.

10/23/2026

Distinguished Alumni Concert: Voices Reclaimed

We are so excited to feature soprano Taylor J. White, with Kelly Cuppett at the piano, for this year’s Distinguished Alumni Concert. Ms. White is a 2020 graduate of Xavier who most recently sang the role of Amine in the world premiere of Morgaine by Edmond Dédé with Givonna Joseph. Join us for a curated, interactive evening spotlighting overlooked yet remarkable Black composers, their musical narratives, and their cultural legacies.

Tuesday, Nov 3 | 7 PM
Xavier Administration Auditorium, 7325 Drexel Dr
Free admission

10/23/2026

For All Souls 🕊️

The Xavier University of Louisiana Music Department presents a Choral Union Concert of Rutter’s Requiem alongside a program of spirituals, an evening of remembrance, reflection, and song.

Saturday, Oct 31 | 2 PM
Central St. Matthew UCC, 1333 S Carrollton Ave

Monday, Nov 2 | 7 PM
Xavier Admin Auditorium, 7325 Drexel Dr

Honor your loved one in a memorial slideshow during the Requiem. $53 per loved one supports the XULA Choir’s 2027 Anguilla Tour. Scan the QR code on the flyer to submit by Oct 26 at 5 PM CT. ✨

10/18/2026

Making music is one thing, making a living in music is another!

Join us this Friday for Music & Money, where experienced professionals will share practical advice on building a sustainable career and life in music.

Beyond the panel, you’ll have a chance to connect directly with the experts and ask your own questions! All are welcome, so please join us for this unique opportunity.

10/18/2026

10/09/2026

HBCU OMTC Annual Virtual Forum

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: HBCU-OMTC 5th Annual Virtual Forum. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/08/2026

Attention all music students and musical theater enthusiasts, we invite you to join us tomorrow, Oct 9, as we host a virtual forum on behalf of the HBCU Opera and Musical Theater collective. It will feature a vocal masterclass, HBCU alumna talk, and a career talk from exciting Black professionals in opera and musical theater who will be sharing invaluable advice for ways to be involved in these exciting industries!

We are pleased to be joined by Ms. Dara Rahming, Xavier Class of 1995, and we would love for the Xavier community to show up for her as she discusses her experiences navigating from an HBCU to the mainstage!

All are welcome, so feel free to join any session that works for you and we hope to see there!

09/30/2026

ATTENTION All Musical Lovers, the TIME IS NOW!🤭🎭
Auditions are now officially open just click the link in bio for details because they are virtual and they will all be Due by Friday.

ALSOOO…
For those who missed out but still want to be apart of it feel free to send in an audition and/or just come to our show overview meeting on Tuesday, October 6th at 5:20 pm.

Happy Auditions, Good Luck Everyone!🫶🏾🎶

09/22/2026

🎭 Calling all musical theatre fanatics! 🎶

Xavier’s Opera Workshop is BACK and ready to return to the stage! This semester, we’ve decided to do something a little different… and we need YOUR help bringing it to life! 👀✨

Calling all singers, dancers, makeup artists, fashionistas, stage crew, creatives, and anyone else who is willing and ready to be a part of this project!
Join us Thursday, 9/24 in the Music Building for an informational meeting about what we have in store for this semester.

We’re not revealing everything just yet… but trust us, you’re going to want to be in the room. 🤫🎭

We hope to see you there!

08/20/2026

Do you play a band instrument? Join us tomorrow at 4PM for our first rehearsal of the semester!!

Our ensemble welcomes students from all majors, faculty, staff, alumni, and community musicians who enjoy making music together. Whether you’ve been playing continuously or are picking up your instrument again, there’s a place for you.

We would love to have you join the Xavier University Symphonic Band so don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions and feel free to share this post with anyone who may be interested!!

Address

1Drexel Drive Box 39
New Orleans, LA
70125

Telephone

+15045207597

Website

http://www.xula.edu/music/index.php

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