On Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. the Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra will hold a special benefit concert featuring Joplin High School’s orchestra at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. This concert is free and open to the public, and donations are encouraged to support the Joplin High School and its orchestra to help it recover from the … [Read more...] about Orchestra concert to benefit Joplin high school
Justin Hundley, BFA Dance 2009, is currently a member of 940 Dance Company in Lawrence, Kan. Hundley has choreographed a new duet, "Back to You," that premiered Feb. 5 in “A Modern Night at the Folly,” an annual juried event presented by City In Motion Dance Theatre at the Folly Theatre in Kansas City, Mo., that showcases the area's most talented choreographers. Hundley is … [Read more...] about BFA Dance alum debuts new choreography
On Sept. 25, the Department of Theatre and Dance brought Andy Paris, founding member of the Tectonic Theatre Project and cast member in the original production of “The Laramie Project,” to Missouri State to facilitate a conversation about the production and its history. “When I found out Laramie was part of the season, I contacted him immediately to see if he would be … [Read more...] about Remembering The Laramie Project
The Concert Chorale, one of the music department’s most celebrated singing ensembles, takes regular tours abroad, sending talented student singers to international venues to entertain audiences and give them global exposure. This year, from May 16-25, the Chorale toured Austria and sang at several venues, including Vienna, Graz, and Obervellach. The Chorale was joined by a … [Read more...] about Concert Chorale tours Austria
The College of Arts and Letters presents a recital featuring Jon Lewis (trumpet), Dr. Peter Collins (piano), and Dr. John Prescott (music theory and composition) as part of the College of Arts and Letters Lecture Series. This event will take place at Ellis Recital Hall (217B) on Tuesday, January 26 from 7:30 to 9:00 PM and is free and open to the public. Jon Lewis is one of … [Read more...] about COAL Lecture/Recital Series features trumpeter Jon Lewis