In January, a small group of Missouri State opera students attended the annual National Opera Association (NOA) conference in Florida. This conference serves as an incredible opportunity for students to network with professionals, scout graduate programs, and attend sessions on acting, repertoire, and professional development. The highlight of the conference is the Collegiate … [Read more...] about Opera students place second at national conference
MSU has been a participant of MMTA for several years. In fact, the music department’s very own faculty member, Dr. Jason Hausback, has been vice president of the organization for the last eight years. It’s not unusual for MSU students to do well but at the caliber that they performed this year, it’s something to celebrate. There are several music teachers associations that … [Read more...] about Students place in state-wide music competition
This post was written by Tessa Cooper. All photos by Tessa Cooper. Members of the Missouri State University Chorale accrued thousands of frequent flier miles and several new passport stamps this past summer through their Scandinavia and China tours. From singing in ornate churches such as the Storkyrkan Cathedral in Stockholm to large venues like the Wukesong Gymnasium … [Read more...] about MSU Chorale Performs on Two 2018 International Tours
For Joe Dias, a bell went off. Literally. Some friends invited him to the Jane A. Meyer Carillon Series, a summer concert series performed on the Missouri State carillon, the set of bells housed in the Meyer Library tower. "I had not known what a carillon was before," Joe says. But after the concert, he was entranced. He contacted Dr. Jeremy Chesman, professor in the … [Read more...] about Joe: musician
Vocal performance students and faculty were well represented at the recent National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Central Region Conference and Competition, which was held at Northern Illinois University. The competition featured participants from three states: Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. Areas of recognition Kara Libby (student of Carol Chapman) — 3rd place … [Read more...] about Vocal performance students recognized in competition