Mission Statement

The mission of the music department (at NMMI) is to provide:

1) Music education for the enrolled band or choral student in a performance medium, leading to a musically educated, well-rounded, ‘whole person:’

2) Opportunities for the Cadet Corps to learn about music through general music classes, such a music theory and music appreciation;

3) Enhancement of the Corps of Cadets by providing musical performances to the Corps;

4) Support the NMMI customs and traditions by providing music at ceremonies and other NMMI functions; and

5) good public relations.

As musical ambassadors of the Institute, the groups in the music department spread information and good will about NMMI wherever they go.

The NMMI Music Department Consists of:

Regimental Bands and Headquarters Live! Jazz Bands

Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble

Applied music: private guitar and piano lessons (via adjunct faculty)

Music Appreciation and Introduction to Music Theory (junior college); and Introduction to Music (high school)

Regimental Bands and Headquarters Live! Jazz Band

Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble

Music News and Events

For Information Contact:
LTC Steve Thorp, Music Department Chair | 575-624-8443
or MAJ Ken Tuttle, Bandmaster | 575-624-8442

New Mexico Military Institute
101 W. College Blvd.
Roswell, NM 88201

Fax: 575-624-8136