Music
Old-Time Piano Champions Set for Livestreamed Performance
Virtual ‘Parade of Champions’ available free Friday evening JULY 9, 2020 BY LYNN ADAMS WILKINS Seven champion old-time piano players will perform gems from early American music in a free online concert, slated for 7 p.m. Friday (July 10). “Old-time piano” includes ragtime, blues and early jazz – all American forms of piano playing that […]
CME Director Sharing Musical Skills in Virtual Concert
Ryan Miller to appear in Leadership Mississippi ‘Conquering COVID Through Music’ JUNE 30, 2020 BY EDWIN B. SMITH A University of Mississippi staff member whose guitar and vocal talents have made him popular on social media is among four Leadership Mississippi alumni performing in a virtual concert set for Thursday (July 2). Ryan Miller, associate […]
Musical Team Shares Experience, Solutions with National Audience
Duo behind Living Music Resource tackles tough questions JUNE 11, 2020 BY LYNN ADAMS WILKINS Voice teachers, singers, music educators and others around the country will tune in later this month to hear two University of Mississippi professionals discuss thinking differently – and more effectively – about training young musicians for a full, varied career […]
Musicologist Named to Prestigious Mahler Research Center
Thomas Peattie is the only North American scholar appointed MAY 13, 2020 BY LYNN ADAMS WILKINS A longtime fascination with composer Gustav Mahler was rewarded recently when University of Mississippi music professor Thomas Peattie was among 10 scholars from seven countries invited to serve on the board of the new Gustav Mahler Research Center in […]
Trott Puts Years of Experience into Book
Director of UM Choirs creates essential guide for choral conductors MAY 3, 2020 BY LYNN ADAMS WILKINS Donald Trott’s new book is full of information and resources, and his ability to curate and share it results from his long career directing choirs of all kinds. It’s wisdom he wishes he’d had in his early years. […]
Music Department Embraces Mission in New Ways
Online series and events continue to deliver music experiences APRIL 28, 2020 BY LYNN ADAMS WILKINS The Department of Music at the University of Mississippi is finding new ways to advance its mission to teach and share music. “In the days of COVID-19, we’re developing new strategies to connect with our students and our community,” […]
Summer Programs for High School Students Move Online
Academic, leadership and networking opportunities available through revamped offerings APRIL 22, 2020 BY PAM STARLING Summer vacation and activities will look different this year for high school students around the country. Despite the postponement of traditional summer camps and programs, the University of Mississippi is providing opportunities and scholarships for rising 11th and 12th graders […]
Music Major Advantage Scholarship Program Goes Online
UM department keeps engaging with prospective students MARCH 31, 2020 BY LYNN ADAMS WILKINS Faculty and staff members in the University of Mississippi Department of Music understand that connecting with students is more vital now than ever, so the department is moving its Music Major Advantage Weekend, set for Friday-Sunday (April 3-5), to an online […]
Fifth Annual TEDx Event Set for Feb. 29
Experts on politics, heart disease prevention, music and more to speak at Ford Center February 24, 2020 by Meredith Foster The fifth annual TEDxUniversityofMississippi conference is slated for Saturday (Feb. 29) at the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts, bringing together a diverse group of speakers on topics such as politics, race in […]
Cellist to Perform Monday in Nutt Auditorium
UM program features solo works for cello as well as pieces that include piano, flute February 21, 2020 by Lynn Adams Wilkins Christine Kralik will perform music by some of her favorite composers during her recital for cello at 7:30 p.m. Monday (Feb. 24) in Nutt Auditorium at the University of Mississippi. “As a cellist, […]