The Murray State News

Concert spotlights mallet music, percussionists

Jack Ellerbrook, Contributing Writer • March 2, 2023

Percussion took the spotlight during the semesterly Mallet Music performance on Wednesday, March 1, with a focus on various genres of music. Freshman...

Music students perform at KMEA Conference

MacKenzie Rogers, Staff Writer • February 23, 2023

Select students from the music department traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, to participate in the Kentucky Music Educators Association Professional Development...

Student’s TikTok sparks racial insensitivity concerns

Dionte Berry, Editor-in-Chief • February 23, 2023

A Murray State music class lecture garnered online attention after a student posted a TikTok of their professor discussing the impact of minstrel shows...

Music seniors celebrate graduation with senior recitals

April 13, 2022

Erinn Finley Staff Writer [email protected] While most Murray State seniors are hitting the books in preparation for finals week, music majors...

Band performs first live concert after a year

April 28, 2021

Ciara Fuson Staff Writer [email protected] After streaming performances for over a year, the Murray State department of music had their first...

Music department takes precautions after positive COVID-19 case

October 14, 2020

Staff Report After a music student tested positive for COVID-19, the department of music decided to suspend in-person activities to ensure the safety...

Students start petition to move music business program

February 23, 2013

Last week four music business students met with President Randy Dunn bringing light a petition to move the music business program under the direction of...

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