Congratulations to students who were recognized in the recent Missouri Music Teachers Association state competitions! The events took place Nov. 2-5 at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, Missouri. Areas of recognition Chamber Music A Missouri State ensemble consisting of Thomas Sanders (clarinet), Jessica Hunt (cello) and Yuet-Yang Siew (piano) placed … [Read more...] about Students recognized in competition for piano, woodwind, strings
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
They are the storytellers. The creators. The visualizers. The students who make up Missouri State’s College of Arts and Letters take pride in standing out amongst the crowd and making their Missouri Statement a distinct one. How? Here are five ways COAL is making itself known at MSU. Giving Voice will open your eyes to oppression Giving Voice, a theatre troupe housed in the … [Read more...] about Five reasons to choose COAL as your college
Missouri State’s a cappella groups the Beartones and Hibernotes will be competing in the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella Midwest Semifinals at Washington University in St. Louis on April 2. MSU’s Hibernotes won first place in February Midwest quarterfinals. MSU groups take first, second place in quarterfinals The two groups qualified for the a … [Read more...] about MSU a cappella groups head to regional competition April 2