Dr. Kostis Hassiotis, an international oboist and professor, will be on campus Feb. 24-25 to perform in a guest artist recital and give a master class. Both events are free and open to the public. Hassiotis teaches at the University of Macedonia and the State Conservatory of Thessaloniki. He combines active artistic presence with research and teaching of music … [Read more...] about International oboist to perform, offer master class
Dr. Ann Marie Daehn will debut Michael Ching’s "Speed Dating Tonight!” Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 8 at 2:30 p.m. in Ellis Recital Hall. Admission is $5, which can be paid in advance online. Tickets will not be printed, but attendees names will be place on a list. More about the performance Dr. Amy Muchnick will conduct the popular American opera, while students of … [Read more...] about Speed dating on agenda for Nov. 6 opera performance
Dr. Carol Chapman is coordinating a two-day festival on Oct. 23 and 25 at Ellis Recital Hall to pay tribute to 19th century German poet Heinrich Heine. The event, called “Heinrich Heine: German Poetry in Music,” is part of the music department’s bi-annual recital series. Chapman, an assistant professor in voice, said various faculty, guests and students will perform. The … [Read more...] about Recital series celebrates work of German poet
With new additions to the music department and interesting projects and concerts on the horizon, here is a preview for what to expect from the music faculty this year. This is only a partial list of the exciting news across the department. To submit faculty news for the departmental or College of Arts and Letters blogs, please contact COAL by email. Visiting musicians to … [Read more...] about Music faculty gears up for year ahead
Hans Chan, a sophomore of St. Louis, brought home the top prize in Missouri State’s 19th Annual Fite Family Young Artist Piano Competition on April 18. The young pianist was awarded $1,000. Second- and third-place winners Other winners included Alexandra Rice, of St. Louis, in second place and Joshua Sandinsky, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, in third place. Rice was awarded $500, … [Read more...] about St. Louis sophomore wins Fite piano competition