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
Congratulations to Dr. Minju Choi Witte. Her work was recently featured in Mind's Eye, Missouri State's research publication. Her story tells of her belief that music "can cross cultural barriers that written language often can’t." “When I’m performing, I’m trying to communicate with the audience through my music. It’s then up to the audience to decide how they’re going to … [Read more...] about Sharing in the universal language
by Dr. James Baumlin The Roaring Twenties—21st century style—is now upon us. What better place for a Soirée than the Kentwood Crystal Room, dancehall site of Springfield’s first radio broadcasts? The MSU Opera Theater will be turning the clock back, turning the Crystal Room into a speakeasy for its March 6 Missouri premiere of the modern opera, “Ghosts of Gatsby.” Supported … [Read more...] about MSU Opera Theater brings back the Roaring Twenties
Dr. Jason Hausback's successes in the trombone world are highlighted in the 2020 issue of Mind's Eye. His story is available on the site now. Here is a taste: He has performed in many high-stakes situations. He’s performed with a group on a Grammy-nominated album. He’s been selected to play alongside living legends in the International Trombone Festival. And since coming … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Jason Hausback
The performance record of Dr. Todd Payne is highlighted in the 2019 issue of Mind's Eye. It's wonderful to see our faculty's work shared in this manner. Here is a taste of his story. "I am exactly where I am supposed to be, doing what I am supposed to be doing,” he said, tapping his index finger on his desk with each beat. “If I never get to the Metropolitan Opera, it’s OK, … [Read more...] about Congratulations to Dr. Todd Payne