Dr. Jeffrey Allen Murdock, a first-generation college student in his family, attending Southern Miss from August 1999 to May 2006, receiving both his Bachelor of Music Education and his Master of Music in Choral Conducting. Murdock has become internationally known as a conductor, clinician, and music educator. He currently serves as Director of Choral and Vocal Studies, Associate Professor of Music, and Director of the Black Music Institute at the University of Arkansas. He is a 2016 Connor Endowed Faculty Fellow in the J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences and a 2018 recipient of the Golden Tusk Award. He is sought after as a clinician in the field of choral music and education, having conducted All-State and All-Region choirs, or headlined music education or choral conferences in 26 states and 7 countries. He is a skilled Gospel musician, having served on the conducting staff of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. and having collaborated with gospel recording artists.
