The department of music is continuing its tradition of Double Reed Day virtually this year. This event is an online workshop for oboe and bassoon players in grades 7-12. On Saturday, February 27, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., students will participate via Zoom in a master class and performances. The master class will be led by Cooper Wright, a professor of oboe at Mahidol … [Read more...] about Double Reed Day is February 27
Department of Music professor and composer Dr. Michael Murray will be showcasing a selection of chamber music through an upcoming livestream concert. This concert will feature the world premiere of Butterfly Days (2020) for mezzo-soprano and piano, The Darkening Green (2018) for string quartet, and Genevieve's Cats (2017) for soprano and piano. The livestream is being held in … [Read more...] about Butterfly Days: A Livestream World Premiere
Dr. Emlyn Johnson has been selected as one of 60 fellows in this year's Global Leaders Program (GLP). The GLP is an executive graduate certificate program focused on social impact and change through music. Johnson was chosen among colleagues from across the world; the fellows range in age and experience, from late-stage graduate students to professionals with long careers in … [Read more...] about Faculty chosen for prestigious Global Leaders Program
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
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