Music and storytelling have long been intertwined with one another. From Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s famous score that underlies the ballet performance of The Nutcracker to the trope of using Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Flight of the Bumblebee” in a film to create a sense of urgency or danger. But, while classical music has proven to be a powerful force in our culture, it’s … [Read more...] about Listening with our eyes
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
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