FAMU Department of Music
Specialized music training in a diverse university setting.
The mission of the Florida A&M University Department of Music is to provide the highest
quality of music at the undergraduate level for music majors embarking on careers
as teachers, scholars, performers, or composers.
It is also the mission of the department to teach non-majors and members of the community about music as a part of human culture and experience. Our tradition of excellence with caring continues.
It is also the mission of the department to teach non-majors and members of the community about music as a part of human culture and experience. Our tradition of excellence with caring continues.
Our Music Community
Dr. Mark Butler, Director
With a diverse repertoire of classical, jazz, contemporary, spiritual, gospel, and multicultural choral genres, the FAMU Concert Choir is well known for its innovation and versatility.
Mr. Darryl Tookes, Director
darryl.tookes@famu.edu
For students who are pursuing careers as producers, artists, composers, engineers, label executives, managers, music publishers and all areas in the music industry.
Dr. Shelby Chipman, Director
Internationally renowned, the incomparable Florida A&M University Marching 100 is the standard by which all other marching bands are judged.
What We Have To Offer
Academic Advisement
Learn MoreAdvisors can help you develop and evaluate your educational plans and provide you with accurate information about FAMU and the Department of Music's policies, procedures, resources, and programs.
Degree Programs
Learn MoreThe FAMU Department of Music offers an impressive series of programs for undergraduate study, with the perfect combination of access to a diverse university setting and specialized music training.
Ensembles
Learn MoreWhether you are a music major or a non-music major, you may be interested in performing in one of our many ensembles.
Scholarships
Learn MoreThe Florida A&M University (FAMU) Department of Music offers a limited number of music scholarships to students based on musical skill and knowledge.
Focuses & Concentrations: Specialized music training in a diverse university setting
More information about the Department of Music
- Dr. Shelby Chipman, Director of Bands
- Mr. Lindsey B. Sarjeant, Arranger
- Dr. Shaylor James, Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Percussion
- Dr. Longineu Parsons, Director of Trumpets
- Dr. Sylvester Young, Assistant Director of Bands
- Dr. Nicholas Thomas, Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Woodwinds
- Mr. Robert Griffin, Director of Trombones
- Mr. Darryl Baker, Assistant Director of Bands
- Mr. Ralph JeanPaul, Assistant Director of Bands and Director of Lower Brass
- Mr. Tovah Lovely, Assistant Director of Percussion
- Mr. Donald Beckwith, Store Keeper and Equipment Manager
- Mr. Byron Smith, Compliance Officer