Special Music Days and Festivals
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If you have an interest in music or want to begin exploring the art of musical instruments, consider taking part in one of our educational courses or festivals to expand your skills and have fun! Many of the events and festivals offered at Southeast Missouri State University through the Department of Music are available to individuals ranging in age from youth to adult. There is a variety of specific instrument instructional days, competitions, and annual musical festivals. We have something for everyone, including education for children, community members, high school students, and college students interested in developing or perfecting their skills in musical arts.
Festivals and Special Music Days
Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival
The Clark Terry/Phi Mu Alpha Jazz Festival is an annual event which provides resources for the development of jazz ensembles and professional development for jazz educators.
Brass Day
Brass musicians of all ages are invited to participate in Mass Brass selections at our Brass in Bedell concert on November 6. Rehearsal will take place on November 6 at 6 p.m. For those interested in performing in the Mass Brass group, please email Dr. Deborah Caldwell. Participating brass musicians do not need a ticket if they register before November 5.
String Day
String Day is a new event offered at Southeast for string players in high school or college. Students who attend will participate in master classes, technique workshops, mini-recitals, audition tips, and string ensemble music.
All-District Band Prep Clinic
High school students can register to work with SEMO faculty on Tuesday, October 14, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on their All-District Band audition music. Registration is $5.00 for the Band Prep Clinic. Stay afterwards for a guest artist recital by Johanna Yarbrough at 7:30 p.m. in Shuck Recital Hall.
Choral Festivals
Here at SEMO, we alternate Treble and Tenor/Bass Choral Festivals each year to allow local middle and high school students to meet other singers, learn how to build community, sing fun music, and work with guest clinicians from around the country! The cost includes a t-shirt, music, snacks, and lunch, and there is no preparation needed for the day.
Past clinicians include Dr. Richard Bjella, Dr. Derrick Fox, Dr. Andrea Ramsey, Dr. Ryan Beeken, and Dr. Kelly Miller.
Signing up is easy and keeps all of your students’ info in one place. Dr. Barbara Lamont, director of choral activities at SEMO, sends out informational emails in the spring and fall, and the festival is the first week of October. If you are not regularly receiving these emails, please send a message to Dr. Lamont at blamont@semo.edu and she will add you to the mailing list. Thank you for your interest in singing at SEMO!
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