The shared mission of NSU Music's faculty and students is to develop our musical careers and community while sharing our passion as lifelong learners through our commitment to the pursuit of excellence, for the sake of our future students and audiences. NSU Music provides degree opportunities for music majors and minors, as well as coursework and ensemble opportunities for the greater NSU student community. NSU Music also offers several ensembles that are open to members of the greater Tahlequah community, including the University/Community Chorus and the Community-University Band.

The Northeastern State University Department of Music offers many opportunities for music majors and non-majors alike, with numerous music minors and non-majors participating in the department's flagship ensembles. NSU Music offers bachelor's degrees in music education, performance, and jazz performance, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree. NSU students can also earn a minor in music, jazz studies, or music production, and the department offers several certificate options in similar fields.