Departmental News

Jason Baker Publishes Ragtime Arrangements


MSU Professor of Music Jason Baker published three new works with Ox and Lamb Publications of Lexington, KY. His three arrangements of William Nassan’s “Connecticut March” (1910) are scored for xylophone soloist with the option of percussion ensemble, brass quartet, and concert band accompaniment. A native of Connecticut, Jason developed these editions from a piano score he found in the Templeton...

Virtual Oboe Day Scheduled for March 6th


Join us for a day of virtual oboe events! Oboists of all ages are welcome. Parents and instructors are invited to join us as well! There are no registration fees for this event. Virtual Oboe Day 2021 events include masterclasses for high school and middle school students, a recital by the MSU oboe studio, tips on technique, tone, and reed making, as well as an optional free private lesson with...

MSU to Host Virtual Solo and Ensemble Festival


Mississippi State’s annual solo and ensemble festival will be all virtual for 2021. Please visit the links below to gain access to the rules, registration forms, and the Solo & Ensemble Recommended Repertoire List. Procedures and Registration Form Recommended Repertoire List...