In January, a small group of Missouri State opera students attended the annual National Opera Association (NOA) conference in Florida. This conference serves as an incredible opportunity for students to network with professionals, scout graduate programs, and attend sessions on acting, repertoire, and professional development. The highlight of the conference is the Collegiate … [Read more...] about Opera students place second at national conference
The Missouri State University Choral Studies program will host a memorial concert, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Guy B. Webb, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (3555 South Fremont, Springfield, Missouri) on Sunday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. Many of the favorite choral works of Webb will be performed, and alumni will be coming in from across the country to celebrate … [Read more...] about Memorial concert to honor Webb
MSU has been a participant of MMTA for several years. In fact, the music department’s very own faculty member, Dr. Jason Hausback, has been vice president of the organization for the last eight years. It’s not unusual for MSU students to do well but at the caliber that they performed this year, it’s something to celebrate. There are several music teachers associations that … [Read more...] about Students place in state-wide music competition
Music and storytelling have long been intertwined with one another. From Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s famous score that underlies the ballet performance of The Nutcracker to the trope of using Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee” in a film to create a sense of urgency or danger. But, while classical music has proven to be a powerful force in our culture, it’s … [Read more...] about Listening with our eyes
Dr. Cameron LaBarr helps his students find harmony. That's the subject of the story about the associate professor and director of choral studies recently published online in Missouri State University's Mind's Eye website. Mind's Eye is a publication that highlights faculty research activities at the university. The 2021 edition of Mind's Eye will be available in print … [Read more...] about Mind’s Eye features Dr. Cameron LaBarr