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UMSL to present Mendelssohn commemoration

Alla Voskoboynikova, coordinator of piano studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, will lead a 200th anniversary celebration of the birth of Felix Mendelssohn. A concert exploring music for piano and strings by Mendelssohn will begin at 7 p.m. Nov. 3 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

Arianna String Quartet announces 2009-10 season

The critically acclaimed Arianna String Quartet, the University of Missouri-St. Louis’ resident quartet, will perform four concerts for their 2009-10 season, each with a different theme.

DownBeat honors music scholar’s work with students

Jim Widner, director of jazz studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, was one of three music educators recognized with an Achievement Award by DownBeat. The jazz magazine published its 32nd annual Student Music Awards in its June issue.