Jason Baker Performs and Teaches at the University of Florida

MSU Professor Jason Baker visited the University of Florida on January 24, 2024, to perform and give a clinic for their percussion studio. His appearance was funded by an SEC Faculty Travel Grant, as well as the Yamaha Corporation of…

January 24, 2024

Double Reed Day 2024 set for April 6

Join the MSU oboe and bassoon studios for Double Reed Day 2024! This free event is open to double reed players in middle school, high school, and community college.

January 11, 2024

Dr. Patricia Shehan Campbell was inaugural speaker for World Music Series

Patrica Shehan Campbell visited Starkville on November 16th and provided numerous guest lectures concerning globalization, diversity, and inclusion.

November 30, 2023

New MSU music performance degree gives students competitive edge in music industry

A new music performance degree program builds upon Mississippi State University’s long-standing tradition of providing students with a comprehensive education in the arts.

November 3, 2023

MSU to host Mississippi Music Teachers Association state conference

Mississippi State’s Department of Music will host the prestigious Mississippi Music Teachers Association state conference on Oct. 27-28.

October 23, 2023

Dr. Sobaskie Presented Music Research in Poland

Music Theory professor James Sobaskie represented Mississippi State University at an international conference organized by the Fryderyk Chopin Institute in Warsaw, Poland.

October 20, 2023

Jason Baker Gives Clinic at Berklee

MSU professor Jason Baker recently gave a clinic to students and faculty at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA.

October 13, 2023

Department of Music Announces 2023-24 Season of Events

The Department of Music is pleased to announce its season of events for 2023-24, featuring a vibrant schedule of over 100 concerts, recitals, guest artists, and other musical activities. We invite you to join us throughout the year for…

September 20, 2023

Piano 2nd Auction

The Mississippi State University Department of Music is auctioning three baby grand pianos from its former inventory.

September 14, 2023

Dr. Sobaskie published research on Gabriel Fauré’s music

Mississippi State University music theory professor James Sobaskie contributed a peer-reviewed article to the August 2023 issue of Nineteenth-Century Music Review.

September 8, 2023

The Piano and Its Perspectives

Online interview with Jessica Koebbe, Gina Hart-Kemper, and David Còrdoba-Hernàndez

August 25, 2023

The Piano and Its Perspectives

Online interview with Sarah Jenkins

June 22, 2023