Music
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UM Mississippians scheduled for second round of European summer jazz festivals JUNE 27, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH The Mississippians, the University of Mississippi‘s student jazz ensemble, is headed back to Europe in July for a tour that features performances in three renowned music festivals. The 20 musicians are slated to play in the Jazz […]
‘Music Man’ Marks Return of Summer Productions to Ford Center
Meredith Willson’s popular Broadway musical being staged June 30-July 1 by alumni and locals JUNE 22, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH A classic Broadway musical about a heartless grifter who falls for a pretty small-town librarian is the first of a planned annual series of summer community productions at the University of Mississippi‘s Gertrude C. […]
Making Music
Chloe King combines the expression of music and the passion for helping others through healthcare MAY 23, 2023 BY LEXI DOUGLAS Between writing musical pieces for performance and preparing for medical school, Chloe King has had her hands full throughout her time at the University of Mississippi. A music major and a double minor in […]
World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest, Festival Returns
Annual event’s 48th season set for May 26-28 at Oxford, UM venues MAY 16, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH Anyone who enjoys ragtime, jazz, blues, honky-tonk, boogie or novelty songs is in for a good time as the 48th annual World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest and Festival returns Memorial Day weekend in Oxford and […]
Concert Singers to Tour Europe
Performances include worship services at cathedrals, memorial concert at Normandy MAY 4, 2023 BY ERIN GARRETT The University of Mississippi Concert Singers are preparing for an upcoming trip to Europe to sing in historic cathedrals and give a special memorial performance at Omaha Beach in Normandy. “There are so many things to be excited about,” […]
UM Choirs to Perform ‘… and Justice for All’
May 3 event features original composition, message of world peace APRIL 26, 2023 BY EDWIN B. SMITH The University of Mississippi Choirs will present a concert of original music encouraging world peace May 3. The combined choirs will perform Kyle Pederson’s “… and Justice for All” at 7:30 p.m. in Nutt Auditorium. Admission is free. The concert […]
Giving Day 2023 Sets University Record
Alumni, friends step up with $6.83 million in support APRIL 8, 2023 BY TINA HAHN When the last online donation came in Wednesday (April 5) for Giving Day 2023, the University of Mississippi‘s donors had united to set an unprecedented fundraising record. This year, Ole Miss students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty and staff members came […]
Music Majors Perform at National Conference
Students successfully audition against peers at top music schools MARCH 26, 2023 BY ERIN GARRETT Six students in the University of Mississippi Department of Music recently showcased their talent at the American String Teachers Association‘s national conference in Orlando, Florida. Arranged as a string trio and quartet, undergraduate music majors Linna Zheng, of Fulton; Holly […]
Music Industry Icon to Receive Medal for the Arts
Songwriter and producer Glen Ballard to be honored at April 20 program, concert MARCH 13, 2023 BY TINA H. HAHN Music industry icon Glen Ballard, of Los Angeles, is being honored with the highest award the University of Mississippi gives to recognize excellence in the arts. At an April 20 ceremony and concert in the […]
Star Power Set to Fill Ford Center for 20th Anniversary
Morgan Freeman set to host gala performance, Haskells to receive Concerto Award MARCH 12, 2023 BY TINA H. HAHN Stars will be shining brightly March 25 when the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Mississippi celebrates its 20-year anniversary with a gala hosted by Oscar winner Morgan Freeman. The […]