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The 'Mallet Music Concert' is one of many musical performances coming this month. (Photo courtesy of @murraystatemusic on Instagram)

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 attend the KMEA Conference and perform in Louisville, Kentucky, February 8-11 (Photo courtesy of the Department of Music ).

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...

The music department faculty plan to add sensitivity training for their professors after a student’s TikTok highlights problematic teachings in class.

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...

Ashley Andrade performing at her 2019 senior recital. Andrade was accompanied by Meeyoun Park on Piano.

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...

The department of music performs in an in-person event (Olivia Underwood/The News).

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...

Nick Fuson, junior from Meade County, completes his classes virtually temporarily due to the pandemic. (Jill Rush/The News)

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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