Inspiration can come from anything: an object of affection, heartbreak, world events, poetry. The list goes on. Dr. John Prescott, composer and professor of music at Missouri State University, was asked to create a memorial piece of music to be performed on the 15th anniversary of 9/11, and he obliged. Read full transcript Quadrivium explained … [Read more...] about Composer remembers 9/11 through original piece
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmKg-xos0ss Robert T. Gibson, who will graduate in May, is the associate conductor for Missouri State’s Men’s Chorus and the MSU Concert Chorale. The Chorale, a select choir of about 50 student voices, was selected to perform as the principal musical group during the 58th presidential inauguration ceremony, held Jan. 20, 2017, in … [Read more...] about Robert Gibson: Let it shine
Poet Michael Dennis Browne and composer John Wykoff are counting on the music and lyrics to lift “Now We Belong.” … [Read more...] about Now they belong: Chorale set to perform original work at presidential inauguration
When the 45th president of the United States is sworn in on Jan. 20, 2017, the MSU Chorale will be front and center - performing during the nationally televised ceremony. … [Read more...] about Chorale selected to perform at 58th presidential inauguration
The album serves as an example of the restoration of diplomatic connections between the U.S. and Cuba. … [Read more...] about Music professor releases album recorded in Cuba