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
COVID-19 has brought many major changes to the Missouri State campus. Masks are required in all buildings and many classes and events are now entirely virtual. It may seem impossible that an art form like opera would survive in these new, unprecedented times, but Dr. Ann Marie Daehn is making sure that MSU Opera Theater continues to operate as normally—and safely—as … [Read more...] about Producing opera in times of COVID-19
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
Missouri State University will celebrate its new status as an All-Steinway School with a ceremony, concert and reception on April 16. Event details What: All-Steinway Celebration When: 7:30 p.m., April 16 Where: Ellis Hall How: Free and open to the public. (More details.) About the program Missouri State President Clif Smart will make remarks. Dr. Shawn Wahl, … [Read more...] about Join us to celebrate becoming an All-Steinway School