Bill Armstrong, a Missouri State emeritus professor and co-founder of the Watercolor USA Honor Society, has donated several pieces of art to be sold in two fundraising events in November. The proceeds will benefit the MSU jazz studies program led by Director Randy Hamm. Watercolors, oil paintings and drawings up for sale The wine and cheese receptions will be held 3 to 6 … [Read more...] about Jazz studies to get boost from professor’s art collection
Missouri State's bands will perform at two events during this year's campus Veterans Day celebration. For a full list of campus events related to Veterans Day, visit the university communications website. A Musical Salute To Our Veterans Concert The Jazz Band, entertainment ensembles, dance line and Pride Marching Band will combine forces to present this concert at on … [Read more...] about MSU bands participate in Veterans Day events
Dr. Ann Marie Daehn will debut Michael Ching’s "Speed Dating Tonight!” Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. in Ellis Recital Hall. Admission is $5, which can be paid in advance online. Tickets will not be printed, but attendees names will be place on a list. More about the performance Dr. Amy Muchnick will conduct the popular American opera, while students of … [Read more...] about Speed dating on agenda for Nov. 6 opera performance
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
International soloist and chorister Brandon Michael Nase is on campus this week to give a series of master classes leading up to his Sept. 21 performance at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Master classes to benefit music education students, student singers Nase’s residency will include seven master classes for music education students and student … [Read more...] about International soloist visits campus for master classes, free concert