Congratulations to Dr. John Prescott! His work is being featured in the university’s 2017 edition of Mind’s Eye. Here’s a sneak peek at the story: Do you consider yourself to be creative? If you said no, you may want to reconsider, Dr. John Prescott said. “I think everybody is creative to some degree, whether they’re creating artistic products or finding new … [Read more...] about John Prescott featured in Mind’s Eye
Inspiration can come from anything: an object of affection, heartbreak, world events, poetry. The list goes on. Dr. John Prescott, composer and professor of music at Missouri State University, was asked to create a memorial piece of music to be performed on the 15th anniversary of 9/11, and he obliged. Read full transcript Quadrivium explained … [Read more...] about Composer remembers 9/11 through original piece
Singer Michael Payne is looking forward to performing with the Manhattan Opera Studio (MOS) this summer, following his graduation from the Master of Music program. This post-graduation experience will begin July 17. Michael will perform the role of Zarastro in Die Zauberflote and cover the role of Bartolo in The Marriage of Figaro. With other artists from MOS, he'll also … [Read more...] about Post-graduation experience at Manhattan Opera Studio
The Missouri State Piano Trio was recently recognized by the Music Teachers National Association (MNTA) West-Central Division. The trio competed in the Chamber Music Competition and was named alternate to the First Prize winner. According to Dr. Michael Murray, professor of music, this accomplishment is particularly impressive "considering the wide ranging competition from … [Read more...] about Piano Trio recognized in regional competition
Poet Michael Dennis Browne and composer John Wykoff are counting on the music and lyrics to lift “Now We Belong.” … [Read more...] about Now they belong: Chorale set to perform original work at presidential inauguration