Welcome to Ballard Hall
Built in 1886, Ballard Hall originally housed the Tougaloo Preparatory School. Today it accommodates the Department of Music and remains one of the College's most storied structures. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is named for Stephen Ballard of Brooklyn, New York, whose generosity made its construction possible.
Currently Houses
Home to ensembles, applied study, and coursework supporting musicianship, scholarship, and performance.
Visit DepartmentA Brief History & Legacy
Ballard Hall has served generations of Tougaloo students—from its early role with the Preparatory School to its current life as a center for music. Its National Register status recognizes both its architectural character and significance to the College's story.
- Former home of the Tougaloo Preparatory School
- Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Named for benefactor Stephen Ballard (Brooklyn, NY)
Facilities & Spaces
Ballard supports music learning and performance in a historic setting.
Flexible spaces for choirs, small groups, and collaborative work.
Rooms supporting applied lessons, sectional rehearsals, and coaching.
Teaching spaces for theory, history, ear training, and musicianship.
Find Ballard Hall
Explore Ballard with an immersive 360° view.
Make Music at Tougaloo
Join our ensembles, study with dedicated faculty, and grow in a historic home for the arts.