Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts

Melody Tang

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Melody Tang is a graphic designer and educator based in Middle Tennessee. She holds a B.F.A. from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). She has worked professionally for 10+ years, both at a fast-paced creative agency and as a freelancer, designing for a range of brand needs from printed marketing materials to website development. As an educator, she has taught various courses in design, such as Graphic Design Technologies, Typography, Intro to Interaction, Interface Design, and Senior Project. Melody now runs her own design business and teaches graphic design courses as a lecturer at MTSU.

When she is not pushing pixels, Melody enjoys frequenting her many hobbies (building Lego, potting plants, reading) in the company of her husband, Patrick, and their dog, Theodosia.

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About the School

GPS Address:

624 Old Main Circle Murfreesboro, TN 37132

Google map link here


Mailing Address:

Governor’s School for the Arts 1301 E. Main St. Box 38 Murfreesboro, TN 37132


Our Mission

The Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts exists to provide high quality arts education for gifted and talented high school students in the state of Tennessee. The pre-professional summer curriculum includes individual and group instruction designed to help each student explore and develop his or her talents in music, ballet, theatre, filmmaking, and visual art. About four hours a day, six days a week are spent working in the major area of concentration.  If you are a former student, visit the Governor's School Alumni Center.


The Tennessee Governor's School for the Arts is a three week summer program for rising 11th and 12th grade students in Tennessee. Administered by the State Department of Education, we offer study programs in art, dance, filmmaking, theatre, and music. Students are selected in competitive auditions during the months of January or February. Those eligible are Tennessee residents who attend public, private and home schools within the state. Questions? - Contact Us.