The 2025 Screamin’ Eagles Guitarfest Sponsors & Partners
The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music
The School of Music is dedicated to its longstanding international reputation for excellence. We provide musical and educational opportunities for professional and artistic growth. You will work with distinguished faculty who perform on world-class stages and teach at international festivals. You will also perform in ensembles such as the Southern Chorale, the USM Symphony Orchestra, the USM Wind Ensemble, the USM Opera and Musical Theatre, and the USM Jazz Band. You will perform at regional, national, and international events, and attend master classes with guest artists. At USM you will master your musical artistry and thrive as a 21st-century musician.
The Southern Miss School of Music has graciously helped fund this fantastic event as well share its facilities throughout the day.
Southern Miss Partners for the Arts
Partners for the Arts underwrites the arts programs at USM that are woven into our community’s vibrant core. From concert halls, to galleries and classrooms, our artists need you to become an active partner.
By becoming a member of Partners for the Arts, you can directly impact the success of Southern Miss performance ensembles and the talented students and faculty who participate in them.
From departmental activities and exhibits to once-in-a-lifetime educational experiences for students, your contributions allows Partners to continue the tradition of excellence in the arts at Southern Miss and assisting in taking these programs to the next level.
PFTA has granted the Southern Miss Guitar Studio with funding to help support the Guitarfest.
The Southern Miss Guitar Studio
Amplify your confidence, skills, and success. Be secure in your training and confident in your future. Gain access to our practice rooms, performance halls, rehearsal spaces, recording studios, and more. Be part of our guitar family and our welcoming environment. Come for the training, leave with the confidence that you are ready for the real world. The Southern Miss Guitar Studio is one of the leading guitar programs in the region. Nationally-recognized artist educator Nicholas Ciraldo, DMA, recruits and trains aspiring students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Southern Miss guitarists have gone on to pursue graduate degrees at prestigious music programs all over the country, received prizes in numerous national and international performance competitions, and found meaningful employment in the field of music. Dr. Ciraldo regularly leverages his extensive performing and recording experience to provide a realistic and practical perspective to his students. Get a positive approach to competition, collegiality, professionalism, and performance confidence as a Southern Miss Guitarist.
Mo’Bay Beignet Co.
Mo'Bay is built on a mama's special beignet recipe for her family, and her tradition of using her special syrups to "add a little love to them." The process starts with The Original Mo'Bay Beignet Co. Mix that is made in the kitchen daily. Trained team members then mix, rollout, cut and fry every order as it is placed, serving only hot & fresh authentic beignets for every Mo'Bay guest!
Mo'Bay Beignet Co. Coffee was carefully curated specifically to pair with our authentic beignets. Locally roasted and freshly brewed, every location serves each option in a variety of ways. Try a Pecan Praline Cold Brew and add Buttercream syrup, or maybe a Cafe au Lait Frappe with some Cinnamon syrup! Mo'Bay guests become raving fans of our coffee and we ship out orders all over the country!
Mo’ Bay Beignet Co. will be hosting the coffee break from 3-4pm.