Often with music, you don’t have the opportunity to ask the composer about his or her life’s work. But one project was an exception. In 2016, Dr. Cameron LaBarr, director of choral studies at Missouri State University, and Dr. John Wykoff, associate professor of theory and composition at Lee University, traveled to Hawley, Massachusetts. There, they spent a week interviewing … [Read more...] about A team of Bears tells the story of world-renowned composer
Missouri State University has made a big addition to the Springfield arts community. Dozens-of-Steinway-pianos big. The Board of Governors in July approved a contract to buy new Steinway & Sons pianos, considered around the world as the ultimate performance instruments. Missouri State will be one of only four schools in Missouri to have All-Steinway status by June … [Read more...] about New pianos on the (Stein)way to MSU
Neo-expressionist artist Hunt Slonem has had solo exhibitions on every continent except Antarctica. His artwork is now on display, and for sale, in Springfield, Missouri. More than 20 of Hunt’s paintings are on exhibit until Oct. 13 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts on the Missouri State University campus. The Missouri State music department will receive 20 … [Read more...] about Hunt Slonem paintings on display at Missouri State
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 … [Read more...] about Changing voices: Keeping kids in choir
Research shows a connection between children learning to play string instruments and experiencing success in school. Missouri State University’s String Project can help parents get their kids on that track. Bringing Missouri State and local kids together through music The String Project is a partnership between Missouri State music students and elementary school students in the … [Read more...] about String Project creates ties between area kids and MSU music students