Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) new jazz band will give its first performance at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 7 on the MSU-WP campus. The jazz band concert will be prior to MSU-WP’s University/Community Band performance, which has been rescheduled to begin 6:30 p.m. that same day, Director of Music Rocky Long said. Both performances will take place at the campus’ Commons … [Read more...] about MSU-WP’s new jazz band to perform Oct. 7
All are invited to attend the debut performance of Missouri State University-West Plains’ (MSU-WP) University/Community Band Oct. 7 on the MSU-WP campus. The performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the campus’ Commons area between Hass-Darr and Melton Halls off Garfield Avenue. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the First United Methodist Church Life … [Read more...] about All invited to MSU-WP university/community band concert Oct. 7
After a busy summer of renovations, fundraising and instrument purchases, the collegiate music program at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) welcomed its first students Monday, Aug. 19, at Putnam Hall. Program director Rocky Long said four classes are being offered this fall – three full semester courses and one online eight-week class that will begin Oct. 14. The … [Read more...] about New music program ready for inaugural year
Area high school students who participated in band or orchestra have a new educational opportunity available to them at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP). The university will begin offering instrumental music classes this fall, as well as a jazz band and community concert band. “In my eight years at the university, I have been approached countless times about why … [Read more...] about New instrumental music program will begin this fall at MSU-WP