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Changing voices: Keeping kids in choir

The Men’s Choral Festival showcases voices in transition. …

September 26, 2017 by Strategic Communication

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Everybody goes through it – that awkward phase known as puberty. Unfortunately, the most dramatic changes become evident when you attempt to be your most melodic.  

Dr. Cameron LaBarr, director of choral studies at Missouri State University, knows the incredible value music adds to life. He shares about sticking with music even when the voice doesn’t seem able to stick to a note. 

To build community and keep young men, aged 11-14, interested in choir, the Men’s Choral Festival was born. The festival, which will host its second event this year, was modeled largely after Real Men Sing program in Oklahoma. 

Keep on singing – even when the notes are hard

The Missouri State University Chorale also recently partnered with the Reed Academy Singers. The partnership is aimed at lowering financial barriers to the Reed students who wish to participate in music.

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Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: cameron labarr, chorale, college of arts and letters, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, missouri state journal, music, University Life

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