Michael Rushing
Michael Rushing serves as Assistant Professor of Music at Mississippi College. He oversees the Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and directs the Taylor School, a community arts program serving the Clinton and Metropolitan Jackson area. He teaches applied piano, group piano, piano pedagogy, and online music appreciation. He also maintains an active pre-college and adult piano studio through the Taylor School. Dr. Rushing promotes music education through community engagement, providing educational opportunities to underserved segments of the local community.
About Me
Michael Rushing holds the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Piano Pedagogy from the University of South Carolina, where he was awarded the William H. Nolte Graduate Assistant Teaching Award. He also holds Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees in Piano Performance from Mississippi College. Dr. Rushing was previously Instructor of Piano and Group Piano at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, MS. He serves as treasurer on the Executive Committee of the Mississippi Music Teachers Association. Michael is a native of Crystal Springs, Mississippi and lives in Florence with his wife, Tara.
Class Schedule
Fall 2012
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MUS 122P - Applied Piano
TBA, TBA, Aven 203
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MUS 125 BO - Music Appreciation (Online)
TBA, TBA, Online
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MUS 126 B - Piano Fundamentals
MW, 11:00-11:50, Library; AV-3
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MUS 6527Z - Graduate Piano Pedagogy
MW, 2:00-2:50, Aven 203
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MUS 121P - Applied Piano
TBA, TBA, Aven 203
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MUS 5497Z - Practicum in Piano Pedagogy
TBA, TBA, Aven 203
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