Nicholls State University Department of Music

Most people bring back souvenirs of their travels but our Archivist brings back history instead! Our University Archivist, Clifton Theriot, recently traveled to Greece with the Nicholls Chamber Choir. While there, he collected posters and programs from the choir's performances. These will be preserved in the Archives as part of Nicholls history.

Meet Our Student Teacher
This is Dy’Shaun’s first full marching season with the Patriot Brigade. He has been with us since the beginning of this year. A proud graduate of H.L. Bourgeois High School, Dy’Shaun continues to pursue his passion for music and performance. Over the past five years, he has worked with several high school band programs, including Lutcher High School, Morgan City High School, H.L. Bourgeois High School, Ellender Memorial High School, and East Ascension High School.

In addition to teaching, Dy’Shaun pursues percussion arranging and has written for The Pride of Nicholls Marching Band, Morgan City High School, Ellender Memorial High School, and East Ascension High School.

He is currently attending Nicholls State University, where he is pursuing a degree in Instrumental Music Education. As he begins his first marching season with Ellender Memorial, Dy’Shaun looks forward to sharing his passion, knowledge, and experience with the students.

Dr. Ying-Shan Su performed a program at Chung Yuan Christian University in Taiwan, alongside voice professors Dr. WeiShu Tsai (Louisiana Tech) and Dr. MenJung Tsai (Grambling State).

Spotted in Patras, Greece by the Nicholls State University Choir! Would you try a “Dirty Louisiana Sandwich” from KFC in Europe? 🐓👀

Thank you to these students and faculty traveling to bring Louisiana’s talent all across the world. I hope you all have a safe trip!

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We appreciate the generosity of the Stafford family in continuing the outstanding legacy of John and Beverly Stafford.

Family Establishes Music Scholarship at Nicholls State University to Honor Hall of Fame Music Educators - Nicholls News THIBODAUX, La. – The family of local music education hall of famers John and Beverly Stafford has established the John and Beverly Stafford Endowed Scholarship in Instrumental Music at Nicholls State University. This scholarship is designed to support the next generation of band directors by provi...

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Instructor of Music/Director of Concert Bands Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency. Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); s*x (Title I...

Wishing the Nicholls State University Choirs a fantastic trip to Greece!

Congratulations to our Spring 2026 graduates!🎓 Miqueias Santana Vieira da Silva, Ryan Butts, Bricelyn White, Emma Gottschalk, Eurico Cosme da Silva Neto, Lindsey Eschete, and Luhan Lucena Ferreira de Souza (not pictured).

We still have room for middle and high school students to attend our 2026 Summer Music Festival.l next month. Participants will work in small groups with Nicholls professors as well as in ensembles. Students can specialize in composition, voice, or a band instrument.