USM Alumnus is Finalist for Grammy Award
Tue, 12/22/2020 - 16:49pm | By: David Tisdale
After seeing how racial injustice and socio-economic barriers undermine the development of young musical talent, University of Southern Mississippi alumnus Dr. Jeffrey Murdock has committed himself to knocking them down.
And for that work in making a positive change in the lives of young people who, with access to resources and mentorship could go on to win a Grammy, Dr. Murdock is himself a finalist for the award.
A member of the University of Arkansas Department of Music faculty, Dr. Jeffrey Murdock was nominated for the 2021 Grammy Music Educator Award by two of his students. The