Department of Music professor and composer Dr. Michael Murray will be showcasing a selection of chamber music through an upcoming livestream concert. This concert will feature the world premiere of Butterfly Days (2020) for mezzo-soprano and piano, The Darkening Green (2018) for string quartet, and Genevieve's Cats (2017) for soprano and piano. The livestream is being held in … [Read more...] about Butterfly Days: A Livestream World Premiere
Many changes are on the horizon for students as Missouri State continues its push to overhaul the facilities and accommodations the music department offers. The Steinway Initiative is key to that plan. What does it mean to be an All-Steinway School? The Steinway Initiative will pave the way for Missouri State to become an All-Steinway school, a prestigious designation … [Read more...] about Join MSU’s journey to become an All-Steinway School
Jane A. Meyer Carillon Series returns to Missouri State July 10 The Jane A. Meyer Carillon Series, an outdoor concert on the lawn of Duane G. Meyer Library, will resume July 10 with the second concert of the 2016 season. More about the concerts The free concerts, which begin at 7 p.m., are held the second Sunday of each month from June to September. Attendees are … [Read more...] about Summer breeze: Enjoy classical music the best way possible
Ellis Hall will be closed for construction during the 2016-17 school year, and will reopen in fall 2017. The equipment, classes and offices have been relocated to the Glen Isle Shopping Center on South Glenstone Avenue. More about the relocation Classes, as well as music’s administrative and faculty offices, will temporarily move to the Glen Isle Shopping Center, … [Read more...] about Music department moves out of Ellis Hall
“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