Missouri State’s Grand Chorus and Symphony Orchestra — 278 performers in total — will join for the University’s annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 1 at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Dr. Christopher Kelts, director of orchestral activities, will conduct the free, two-hour concert, which begins at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Cameron LaBarr, director of choral studies, … [Read more...] about Choral and symphony students to perform free Holiday Concert
Bill Armstrong, a Missouri State emeritus professor and co-founder of the Watercolor USA Honor Society, has donated several pieces of art to be sold in two fundraising events in November. The proceeds will benefit the MSU jazz studies program led by Director Randy Hamm. Watercolors, oil paintings and drawings up for sale The wine and cheese receptions will be held 3 to 6 … [Read more...] about Jazz studies to get boost from professor’s art collection
Missouri State’s bands will perform at two events during this year’s campus Veterans Day celebration. For a full list of campus events related to Veterans Day, visit the university communications website. A Musical Salute To Our Veterans Concert The Jazz Band, entertainment ensembles, dance line and Pride Marching Band will combine forces to present this concert at on … [Read more...] about MSU bands participate in Veterans Day events
Dr. Ann Marie Daehn will debut Michael Ching’s “Speed Dating Tonight!” Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. in Ellis Recital Hall. Admission is $5, which can be paid in advance online. Tickets will not be printed, but attendees names will be place on a list. More about the performance Dr. Amy Muchnick will conduct the popular American opera, while students of … [Read more...] about Speed dating on agenda for Nov. 6 opera performance
Dr. Carol Chapman is coordinating a two-day festival on Oct. 23 and 25 at Ellis Recital Hall to pay tribute to 19th century German poet Heinrich Heine. The event, called “Heinrich Heine: German Poetry in Music,” is part of the music department’s bi-annual recital series. Chapman, an assistant professor in voice, said various faculty, guests and students will perform. The … [Read more...] about Recital series celebrates work of German poet