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Rosângela Sebba is a Professor of Piano, Theory, and Ear Training in the Department of Music at Mississippi State University (MSU), where she has been a transformative faculty member since 2001. Her work has significantly elevated the university’s music program, most notably through spearheading the 12-year initiative to achieve All-Steinway School status, a distinction held by fewer than 250 institutions worldwide.
Her research and professional interests span music education, piano performance, aural skills, and community engagement. She founded the Community Music School, which serves nearly 100 K–12 students, and has been instrumental in advancing music pedagogy at MSU. In 2022, the university opened a new $21 million state-of-the-art Music Building, providing an ideal environment for the newly acquired Steinway pianos.
Sebba has received widespread recognition for her teaching excellence, including being named a Steinway Artist, John Grisham Master Teacher, two-time Steinway Teacher of the Year, and Outstanding Teacher by the Mississippi Music Teachers Association. She was also inducted into the Steinway & Sons Teachers Hall of Fame.
- Steinway Artist
- John Grisham Master Teacher
- Steinway Teacher of the Year (2 times)
- Mississippi Music Teachers Association Outstanding Teacher
- MTNA Mississippi Teacher of the Year Representative
- Inductee, Steinway & Sons Teachers Hall of Fame
She maintains enduring mentorship relationships with former students, many of whom continue to seek her guidance decades after graduation. Her leadership in institutional advancement, curriculum development, and community outreach exemplifies a deep commitment to music education and student success. The successful campaign for All-Steinway status reflects not only her vision but also her perseverance and ability to collaborate with development officers and industry partners.
Sebba leads the Community Music School and continues to shape the future of music at MSU through her teaching, advocacy, and institutional leadership.
