Dr. Carol Chapman is coordinating a two-day festival on Oct. 23 and 25 at Ellis Recital Hall to pay tribute to 19th century German poet Heinrich Heine. The event, called “Heinrich Heine: German Poetry in Music,” is part of the music department’s bi-annual recital series. Chapman, an assistant professor in voice, said various faculty, guests and students will perform. The … [Read more...] about Recital series celebrates work of German poet
Incoming voice students now have the opportunity to focus on special topics within their field of study with a weekly voice block class. The music department introduced the Friday Foundations program this semester to help voice students in degree programs such as music, music education, voice performance and musical theatre get to know their professors and peers. Students … [Read more...] about New voice block class prepares students for academic, professional success
With new additions to the music department and interesting projects and concerts on the horizon, here is a preview for what to expect from the music faculty this year. This is only a partial list of the exciting news across the department. To submit faculty news for the departmental or College of Arts and Letters blogs, please contact COAL by email. Visiting musicians to … [Read more...] about Music faculty gears up for year ahead
High school musicians from across the region will be on campus next week for the Missouri State University Choral Institute summer choral camp. The culminating camp concert will be held at 6 p.m. on July 16 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. The concert is free and open to the public. Singing, seminars and scavenger hunts The camp, taking place July 13-16, … [Read more...] about July choral camp to end with free Hammons Hall concert
High school students, from incoming freshmen to recently graduated seniors/incoming college freshmen, are invited to register for the Missouri State University Choral Institute summer choral camp. The camp, taking place on July 13 - 16, offers an opportunity for high school musicians across the region to work with Dr. Cameron LaBarr and gain ensemble singing experience and … [Read more...] about Choral Institute accepting registrations for summer camp