Missouri State University

Skip to content Skip to navigation
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Music at Missouri State

find your forte

University sends band director off with a bang

May 11, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

“B – E – A – R – S!” If you’ve ever been to a football game — or been put on hold while on a Missouri State call — you’ve heard the university’s fight song. Creating the tune that has inspired generations of Bears is just one of Jerry Hoover’s many achievements in his 31-year career as the MSU Pride Band’s director. On May 10, 2016, the Foundation celebrated that legacy … [Read more...] about University sends band director off with a bang

Filed Under: News Tagged With: band, COAL, donation, endowment, fight song, jerry hoover, pride band, reception, retirement

Longtime band director to pass baton this summer

April 11, 2016 by Trysta Herzog

In July 2016, Jerry Hoover, music professor and director of bands, will retire after more than 30 years at Missouri State. Saying farewell to a band era Hoover joined the university in 1985 and started the Pride Band program. In March, Hoover told "The Standard," MSU's student-run newspaper, that he estimates he's taught more than 4,000 students in that time. Hoover … [Read more...] about Longtime band director to pass baton this summer

Filed Under: Announcement, Faculty Accomplishments, Faculty News, News Tagged With: all bands concert, band, band director, COAL, jerry hoover, missouri state foundation, pride band, retirement

Jazz Fest final registration Feb. 6

January 30, 2015 by Trysta Herzog

School bands and ensembles interested participating in Missouri State's 2015 Jazz Festival have until Feb. 6 to register. Divisions include Big Band, 2nd Bands, Jr Hi/Mid School Bands, and Combos, and groups can register as competitive or non-competitive. Slots are given on a first-come, first-serve basis. All about Jazz Fest The U.S. Air Force's Airmen of Note and jazz … [Read more...] about Jazz Fest final registration Feb. 6

Filed Under: Announcement, Jazz, Special Event Tagged With: band, COAL, jazz fest, jazz studies

Director of bands recognized for lifetime achievement

March 22, 2011 by Angela Barker

Jerry Hoover, Missouri State University director of bands, was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the London International Music Festival. Hoover was recognized for his contributions as, musical consultant and chief adjudicator of the panel of judges at the New Year’s event. Hoover contributed to the growth of the annual event for 20 years. Every year, … [Read more...] about Director of bands recognized for lifetime achievement

Filed Under: Faculty Accomplishments Tagged With: band

Subscribe via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Categories

  • Alumni News
  • Announcement
  • Choir
  • Competition
  • Concert
  • Concert Chorale
  • Elizabethan Christmas Dinners
  • Employment
  • Faculty Accomplishments
  • Faculty News
  • Jane A. Meyer Carillon Series
  • Jazz
  • Masterworks
  • Musical Theatre
  • News
  • Opera
  • Orchestra
  • Special Event
  • String Fling
  • String Project
  • Student Accomplishments
  • Symphony
  • Workshop

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Make your Missouri statementMake your Missouri statement
  • Last Modified: February 28, 2012
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosures
  • EO/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
  • © 2013 Board of Governors, Missouri State University
  • Contact Information