Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
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Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
Greater St. Louis Jazz Festival welcomes students to campus
Young musicians from about 40 high schools and middle schools in Missouri and Illinois took part in the two-day event last week.
UMSL College of Optometry launches partnership with Kansas City University Biomedical Sciences Program
The new agreement between the two universities will help funnel students in the one-year BIOS program into UMSL’s College of Optometry.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Eye on UMSL: ‘A Grand Night for Singing!’
Members of the Singing Actor’s Workshop Ensemble perform a song from Rodgers and Hammerstein on April 10 in the Lee Theater at the Touhill.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Bethany Worrell joins UMSL Department of Music as director of vocal studies
As a longtime performer, Worrell hopes she can serve as a firsthand example to her students.
Fall Music Festival showcases ‘energy and vitality’ of UMSL Department of Music
The weeklong celebration of the arts and music featured performances by The Arianna String Quartet, the UMSL Symphony Orchestra, University Singers and Voices of Jubilation.
Fall Music Festival showcases ‘energy and vitality’ of UMSL Department of Music
The weeklong celebration of the arts and music featured performances by The Arianna String Quartet, the UMSL Symphony Orchestra, University Singers and Voices of Jubilation.
Fall Music Festival showcases ‘energy and vitality’ of UMSL Department of Music
The weeklong celebration of the arts and music featured performances by The Arianna String Quartet, the UMSL Symphony Orchestra, University Singers and Voices of Jubilation.
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Center injects culture into mundane Mondays
Got a case of the Mondays? Suffer no more. Violin and piano duets, narratives of Mound Bayou, Miss., and chess discourse are some of the many cultural events that make Monday Noon Series a cure for the blues.
Celebrated choral groups to converge at Touhill
Many of the world’s best a cappella voices will fill the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall during a pair of performance June 23 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.
Musicians learn from best at UMSL’s Jazz Camp
Student and adult musicians interesting in studying with some of the finest and most talented jazz musicians in the county need look no farther than the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The Division of Continuing Education at UMSL will present the Jazz Combo/Improv Camp June 10-15. It includes musical instruction from beginner to advanced, jazz improvisation and combo playing, instrument master classes, ear training and daily concerts.
Grammy winner headlines 2012 Jazz Festival
As a sideman with more than 20 years experience, bassist Christian McBride is no stranger to winning Grammy Awards. But never has he basked in Grammy glory as a bandleader – at least not until the most recent awards were handed out.
Music students perform for UCDC preschoolers
After a lesson on music, preschoolers at the University Child Development Center received a spontaneous concert from University of Missouri–St. Louis music students. When students in the Discoverers class returned from their motor skills lesson, they were surprised by a string quartet who were there to perform for the two-and-a-half to 4-year-olds.
St. Louis Jazz Orchestra pays tribute to Stan Kenton
Innovative, sometimes controversial and unquestionably influential, Stan Kenton made an inimitable mark on big band jazz. As The New York Times noted, “Mr. Kenton was the last major jazz band leader to emerge from the Big Band Era of 1934-45, and his was one of only a handful of bands that survived when that era came to an end.”
Arianna String Quartet to premiere new work at Touhill
The centerpiece for the third Arianna String Quartet concert this season will be the world premiere of David Stock’s Quartet No. 9. Stock wrote the work for the Arianna, the resident quartet at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The composition will be performed during the concert “Arianna String Quartet: World Premiere” at 8 p.m. March 2 at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Piano students tickle the ivories
Piano students at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will present a unique and exciting duo piano concert at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Theater at the Blanch M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.
Eye on UMSL: The butterfly awakens
Composer Walter Mays (right) joined the internationally known "Pro Arte Quartet" (from left, David Perry, violin,...
Bands director to help steer future of state music organization
Gary Brandes’ calendar for the next six years just got fuller. The associate professor of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis has won a statewide election to be president-elect of the Missouri Music Educators Association.
Music professor is Indiana radio station’s featured composer for February
Barbara Harbach, professor of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, is the featured contemporary composer for...
Teacher of music teachers enters hall of fame
Fred Willman has influenced music education and music educators for almost half a century. A recipient of many honors...
Composer creates ‘Sounds of St. Louis’ for low brass
Barbara Harbach has composed symphonies, musicals, film scores and ballets. She’s written for string orchestras, organ...
Musicologist’s new book explores Greek women in arts
University of Missouri–St. Louis musicologist Diane Touliatos-Miles edited a book that drops bombshells that are sure...
Ambassadors of Harmony to sing sounds of season at Touhill
The Ambassadors of Harmony fills the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center each December with the joy and magic of...
UMSL to present Classic Holiday Concert
This year’s Classic Holiday Concert at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will end with a real “flourish.” This...
London Philharmonic Orchestra performs composer’s music on new CD
Just in time for the holidays, Barbara Harbach, professor of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, has...
Composer to be honored at YWCA Leader Lunch
Barbara Harbach, professor of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will be honored Dec. 1 by the YWCA of Metropolitan St. Louis as a 2011 YWCA Leader of Distinction.
Each year, YWCA Metro St. Louis recognizes up to 10 extraordinary women for their special contributions to business, politics, education, science and technology, the arts, the professions and racial justice in St. Louis. These Leaders of Distinction are recognized at the YWCA Leader Lunch in December each year.
UMSL, St. Louis Symphony musicians to present ‘Love & Loss’
The Department of Music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis will present “Love & Loss: The Story of Human...
Genesis Jazz Project to perform standards
Come and listen to the exciting sounds of the Genesis Jazz Project at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 22 in the E. Desmond and Mary Ann...
Conference attendees celebrate Women in the Arts
They came to the University of Missouri–St. Louis from as far away as Europe and both United States coasts, according...
UMSL group to premiere choral piece during international conference
Vocal Point, the University of Missouri–St. Louis a cappella chamber choir, will premiere “Love is, Love Says… ,” a...
Jazz ensemble to perform standards
Start your November off right with a concert by the University of Missouri–St. Louis Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8...
Women In the Arts pre-conference concert to celebrate legendary woman composer
In connection with its International Conference Nov. 10-12, Women in the Arts at the University of Missouri–St. Louis...
Dance program to kick off pre-conference events for Women In the Arts
In connection with its International Conference Nov. 10-12, Women in the Arts at the University of Missouri–St. Louis...
Grupo Atlantico to kick off Women in the Arts Conference
Grupo Atlantico, a St. Louis-based dance troupe founded by Colombian-American dancer Carmen Dence, will kick off the...
ASQ plus 2 to perform at Touhill
When the opportunity to perform with two members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra presented itself, the Arianna...
Alumnus sings for millions on ‘Ellen,’ at World Series
Brian Owens has often played to packed clubs around St. Louis. But the singer’s audience has grown lately. By...
Women in the Arts to present ‘Special Events’
In connection with its international conference Nov. 10-12 at the University of Missouri−St. Louis, Women in the Arts...
Composer’s poetry-inspired score to debut in special concert
The premiere performance of “Incantata for Chamber Ensemble,” a musical score composed by Barbara Harbach and based on...
Arianna String Quartet to pay tribute to 9/11
The Arianna String Quartet, the resident quartet at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, will commemorate the 10th...
Saint Louis Argus names music professor Distinguished Citizen
The Saint Louis Argus honored Barbara Harbach, professor of music at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, with a...
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