On March 31, Ozarks Public Television will air their documentary on the Missouri State Pride Marching Band, “The Beat Goes On — MSU’s Pride Marching Band.” More about the band The Missouri State University band began in 1908 with 16 members. It has since enjoyed national and international success with performances at NFL football halftime shows, featured appearances in … [Read more...] about OPT highlights Pride band with documentary
American clarinetist Dr. Wesley Warnhoff will be on campus to offer master classes and a recital on March 19 for the music department’s annual Clarinet Day. The free event will give musicians the chance to learn techniques and perform with students, faculty and Warnhoff. Schedule 10 a.m. Clinic Ellis 116 Bridging Extended Techniques and Fundamentals 11 … [Read more...] about Clarinet Day gives students chance to learn from top musician
On March 15 and 16, a series of events will celebrate the Moon City Press Book, “Throwaway Youth,” including a jazz performance, readings and a book signing. Book tells stories of homeless teens in Springfield The book offers real accounts of homeless teenagers who’ve used the services of Springfield’s Rare Breed Youth Services. Its writer, Nancy Fairbank, was a … [Read more...] about Moon City Press book on homeless teens making debut at diversity conference
On Thursday, March 3, cellist Steuart Pincombe and dancer Nitsan Margaliot will perform for the music department's 2016 William T. White Recital Series. Line through Limitation: Experiencing Bach and Britten through Cello and Dance This year’s event is titled "Line through Limitation: Experiencing Bach and Britten through Cello and Dance." It will be held at 7:30 p.m. on … [Read more...] about Cellist, dancer to perform on March 3 in William T. White Recital Series
Musical theatre alumna Jessica Ryan (‘03) has a message to spread: Each year one in six people in the U.S. will be victims of violent crimes. Broadway Unlocked helps fund survivor support programs Armed with this message, Ryan founded Broadway Unlocked and its annual #GiveBack Concert to raise money for survivor support organizations like the Crime Victims Treatment … [Read more...] about Alumni use stage, voices to #giveback to abuse survivors