School of Music

College of Arts and Sciences

The School of Music at Indiana State University, a school with a long-standing tradition of excellence in the training of musicians for a variety of professional pursuits.

Welcome

Welcome to the School of Music at Indiana State University, a school with a long-standing tradition of excellence in the training of musicians for a variety of professional pursuits. Indiana State music graduates have distinguished themselves in a variety of ways. Many are outstanding teachers in public schools, colleges/universities and private studios while others have achieved recognition in such specialized areas as music business and performance. The music faculty, a community of scholars, performers and teachers, share an uncommonly strong commitment to their students in the school.

2025 All-Star Honor Band

2025 All-Star Honor Band

The All-Star Honor Band offers high school students the opportunity to work with composer-in-residence Katahj Copley and perform with guest conductors Melissa Gustafson-Hinds (Director of Bands at O’Fallon Township High School), Eric Scott, and Emmanuel Rodriguez, as well as study with our fabulous faculty from the Indiana State University School of Music. This year's event takes place January 24-26 and more information is available on the Sycamore Bands Events page.

Welcome Dr. Peggy Moran!

We would like to welcome Dr. Peggy Moran, the new Director of the School of Music! Dr. Moran joins ISU from the University of Central Oklahoma School of Music, where she was Assistant Director. She is also the Executive Director at Cormont Music, a non-profit organization that runs the Kendall Betts Horn Camp, a premiere summer learning program for horn players in New Hampshire. Dr. Moran has performed in orchestras, chamber music, and solo recitals with leading ensembles such as the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Louisville Orchestra, and the Oklahoma City Philharmonic. Committed to commissioning and performing music from a diverse set of composers, she founded the group Corni Angelicus, an ensemble of four horns and a rhythm section that has performed new music throughout the Midwest. Dr. Moran has a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Chicago, and a Master of Music and a Doctorate of Music degrees from Indiana University Bloomington.

Peggy Moran

Mission Statement

The mission of the School of Music at Indiana State University is to prepare students for careers and continued study in music education, music business, performance, and music as a liberal art. Recognized for its long history of training music educators and members of the music business community, the school offers a range of undergraduate degrees in a personalized environment. We provide experiential learning opportunities, develop life-long learning skills, and foster cultural engagement and international exchange. The school promotes awareness and appreciation of the musical arts through courses for all university students and serves as a cultural resource for the university, local community, and the state through outreach, special events, and public performances.

The Indiana State University School of Music is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Music.