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Here Come the Mummies dress in full mummy attire for every appearance.

Mummies reveal secrets behind music, inspiration

November 15, 2013

Though most people have retired their costumes from Halloween, it seems there are some mummies who didn’t get the memo. Across campus, mummies have been...

Which app is right for you? - Students voice opinions about music-based apps

Which app is right for you? – Students voice opinions about music-based apps

October 18, 2013

Spotify Spotify is useful for those who prefer to listen to a full album, particular artist or playlist, without purchasing the music. Spotify can be...

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Mr. J’s Pub and Grill often has live music for everyone to enjoy.

New restaurant offers students affordable meals off campus

August 30, 2013

The desire to feed the community of Murray must run in the Hudgins family. Previously Quarter’s Campus Grill, Mr. J’s Grill and Pub is striving...

Take me down to the Paradise Valley

Take me down to the Paradise Valley

August 23, 2013

John Mayer seems to be sticking to the same rootsy, blues vibe as his previous album with his latest, “Paradise Valley.” The album kicks off with...

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Music festival honors women

February 28, 2013

The Athena Festival brought many new faces to Murray State’s campus this week and ignited a love and appreciation for classical music and the women...

Athena Festival begins next week

February 21, 2013

Every other year, the Athena Festival reaches Murray State students and faculty, regional audiences, public school music students and many scholars and...

The Murray State string orchestra performs “The Four Seasons” by Antonio Vivaldi. || Photo courtesy of Sue-Jean Park

String orchestra participates in conference

February 7, 2013

The Murray State music program has many groups who perform for the campus and community. One of these groups, the Murray State String Chamber Orchestra,...

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Students form male, female a capella music groups

December 6, 2012

The Suspensions A suspension in music is defined as a non-chordal tone that resolves downward by step to a chordal tone, but Murray’s definition of...

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Department edits Mozart for children

November 15, 2012

The music department’s children adaptation of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” removed the stereotype of the average opera this past weekend. The...

Department opera channels Mozart

November 8, 2012

Combining a showcase of talented music students and an educational opportunity for children is the Murray State music department’s adaption of Mozart’s...

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Lovett announces Little Big Town concert

November 8, 2012

Murray State’s Lovett Auditorium may be the first stop for the up and coming Little Big Town’s soon to be Tornado Tour. The group will visit...

Liner Notes: Women who rock

October 18, 2012

On Tuesday, it was announced that Beyonce Knowles will be performing at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show. From her dancing to her trained vocals,...

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