Dr. James Parsons, professor of music history, presented his paper, “Beethoven’s Ninth and the Hard Work of the Enlightenment,” at the Seventeenth Biennial International Conference on Nineteenth-Century Music at the University of Edinburgh. In his paper, Dr. Parsons approached the work of Beethoven as part of a larger cultural tradition beginning in the 18th century and … [Read more...] about Paper presents new perspective on Beethoven’s ‘Ninth’
Jerry Hoover, Missouri State University director of bands, was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the London International Music Festival. Hoover was recognized for his contributions as, musical consultant and chief adjudicator of the panel of judges at the New Year’s event. Hoover contributed to the growth of the annual event for 20 years. Every year, … [Read more...] about Director of bands recognized for lifetime achievement