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University orchestra performs at Carnegie Hall

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The Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City June 13, 2024, with Dr. Christopher Kelts conducting.

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Missouri State alum Jiyeon Lee shares a hug with conductor Dr. Christopher Kelts after performing “Rhapsody in Blue.”

The program included Leonard Bernstein’s “Overture to ‘Candide,’” emeritus professor Dr. John Prescott’s “Adagio from Baroque Concerto, Op. 77a” and Florence Price’s “‘Adoration’ for String Orchestra.”

In addition, the orchestra performed George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” accompanied by solo pianist Jiyeon Lee.

Lee, a Missouri State alum, studied with Dr. Hye-Jung Hong, associate professor in the Department of Music.

“Carnegie Hall is one of the most prestigious venues in the world for music, and it was so exciting to hear our own MSU Symphony students perform there,” said Dr. Paula Patterson, head of the music department.

“The University Symphony performed superbly,” Kelts said.

According to Patterson, several individuals connected with Missouri State attended the performance. These included music faculty, parents, alumni, former MSU president Clif Smart and Dean Shawn Wahl of the Reynolds College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (RCASH).

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Reynolds College faculty members receive Excellence in Community Engagement Awards

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Two faculty members from the Reynolds College have been recognized for their outstanding service to community.

The Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award was awarded to Dr. John Prescott, professor in the Department of Music, and Dr. William Sandel, assistant professor in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

MSU Provost John Jasinski was present to congratulate Prescott and Sandel for their achievements.

Reynolds College Dean Shawn Wahl said he was pleased to see two RCASH faculty be awarded for their efforts.

“The Faculty Excellence in Community Engagement Award is a way to recognize the significant contributions MSU faculty make outside the classroom,” Wahl said. “I’m especially proud to see Dr. Prescott and Dr. Sandel of RCASH receive this important distinction.”

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L-R: Provost John Jasinski; Dean Shawn Wahl; Associate Dean Jason Jolley; Dr. William Sandel; Dr. John Prescott; Dr. Brett Garland, Director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Dr. Paula Patterson, Interim Head, Department of Music; Associate Dean Jake Simmons.

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