“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
With two performances scheduled, the Missouri State President’s Concert is shaping up to be one of the top university events of the year. The concert will be hosted for free at 7:30 p.m. on April 30 at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. An encore performance will be held at 6 p.m. the following evening at the prestigious Kauffman Center for the … [Read more...] about Top 3 reasons to see the President’s Concert this year
Missouri State’s 15th Annual Flute Day is here! World-renowned flutist and guest artist Philip Dikeman will headline this event on Friday, April 22, as flutists of all ages come to campus for a variety of activities. Free Flute Day open to flutists of all ages Now on a Friday, the event will include activities for those interested in flute education, including band … [Read more...] about Musicians of all ages invited to annual Flute Day
Award-winning pianist Brian Hsu will be performing a free concert on April 14 for the Patricia Pierce Guest Artist Piano Recital. More about Brian Hsu Hsu is an assistant professor and keyboard department coordinator at Loyola University in New Orleans. Since his debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra as a teenager, he has gone on to establish himself as pianist of great … [Read more...] about Renowned pianist takes stage for Patricia Pierce recital
Young musicians from across the Ozarks will be on campus April 23 learning from renowned saxophonist Dick Oatts at this year's Jazz Festival, to be held at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. Area students get training, feedback at annual event Festival registration is open to school bands and ensembles interested in participating in the annual … [Read more...] about Grammy Award-winning saxophonist to teach young musicians at next week’s Jazz Festival