Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) Jazz Ensemble performed at the Gainesville Lion's Club Dec. 11, for the organization's year-end gala. The event gave an opportunity to provide entertainment to the citizens of Gainesville while showcasing the talents of university students and members of our community. In addition to the Jazz Ensemble, MSU-WP’s Music Program offers … [Read more...] about MSU-WP Jazz Ensemble performs at Gainesville Lion’s Club.
The December meeting of the Friends of the Garnett Library will be held on Friday, Dec. 12, from noon to 1 p.m. This meeting will be held at Putnam Hall, located at 129 Jefferson Avenue, West Plains, Mo. Rocky Long, director of music at MSU-West Plains, will present the program, which will include a performance by members of the Jazz Ensemble. Rocky will discuss the continued … [Read more...] about Growing Music Program topic of Dec. 12 Friends of the Garnett Library meeting
Interested students and community members who have participated in choir will have a new educational opportunity at Missouri State University–West Plains (MSU-WP) The university will begin offering a choir class this spring, as well as a University/Community Choir. The class, MUS 162 Choral Union, will be offered for one credit from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays in Putnam Hall. It … [Read more...] about Choir to be offered this spring at MSU-WP
Celebrate the sounds of the season during upcoming performances by the Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) University/Community and Jazz Bands. The University/Community Band will perform on Monday, Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at the West Plains Civic Center theater. The event is being co-sponsored by the West Plains Council on the Arts, which received partial funding for the … [Read more...] about Celebrate the sounds of the season with MSU-WP’s bands
Officials with the Ozarks Heritage Research Center (OHRC) at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) will host a special presentation on "The Tale of the Carol: Exploring the Musical Traditions of Christmas" presented by Rocky Long at 6 p.m. at the Garnett Library on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. This event is sponsored by West Plains Council on the Arts and the Ozarks Heritage … [Read more...] about OHRC to host presentation on how holiday music has been shaped by a blend of cultural influences Dec. 9