The MSU Trumpet Ensemble was accepted to perform at the 2024 National Trumpet Competition

The Trumpet Ensemble was accepted to perform at the National Trumpet Competition under the leadership of Dr. Eric Swisher (Professor of Trumpet in the Department of Music). MSU Students Ryn Jenkins and Chloe Perry were also accepted to perform in the Undergraduate Solo Division at the 2024 event at Texas A&M University - Kingsville. The event is …

Music Students Win Sophomore Music Scholarships – Annual competition hosted by the Murray Women’s Club

The Murray Women's Club and Murray State Department of Music are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 Sophomore Music Scholarship Award. This esteemed scholarship, awarded annually, aims to recognize exceptional talent and dedication among students pursuing a music degree at Murray State University. This year's deserving recipients are Ethan Pennycuick, tuba, Hannah Pritchett, …

Featured Scholar: Cyon Sailor

Cyon is a Senior in Music Business from St. Louis, Missouri. She is the first major in Music Business who is also a Murray State Presidential Fellow. What drew you to Murray State? Originally, my dream school was Belmont University in Nashville because I wanted to pursue a music degree in a music city. I …

Featured Student: Korie Brewer

BIO YEAR AT MURRAY STATE: Senior  HOMETOWN: Cape Girardeau, MO MAJOR: Music Education QUIRKY FACT: I don’t go a day without tea or jazz. FAVORITE TV SHOW: American Horror Story FAVORITE FOOD OR DRINK TO GET ON CAMPUS: Tropical Green tea from Einstein’s  FAVORITE CAMPUS EVENT: Homecoming Jazz Dance Q&A Why did you choose to …

Featured Student: Cristian Velez

BIO YEAR AT MURRAY STATE: Senior HOMETOWN: Owensboro, Kentucky MAJOR: Music Education QUIRKY FACT: I collect hats FAVORITE MOVIES: I really enjoy the Harry Potter movies and Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit. FAVORITE FOOD OR DRINK TO GET ON CAMPUS: Cinnamon Sugar bagel from Einstein’s FAVORITE CAMPUS …

Featured Student: Gabby Rap

Year: Senior Major/Minor: Music Education (Trumpet) Quirky Fact: I’m a huge Captain America fan. Favorite Food/Drink to Get on Campus: Always coffee! And Chick-fil-A! Favorite Book/Movie/Podcast/TV Series: Office Ladies (Podcast) Favorite Campus Event: All-Campus Sing (I’m a sister of Sigma Alpha Iota). Also,  right before 6pm everyday, the Alma Mater is played on campus from …

Featured Faculty: Ashley Cumming

Ashley Cumming  Assistant Professor of Horn Education  Doctor of Music in Horn Performance and Literature, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, 2009-14. Master of Music in Horn Performance, University of Victoria, 2007-2009. Honors Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance, Wilfrid Laurier University, 2003-07. Q&A Tell us about your discipline. How did you get interested in …

Featured Student: Natalie Wilkins

Year: Senior Major/Minor: Music Education (Vocal Emphasis) Quirky Fact: I work at a cave during the breaks! Favorite Food/Drink to Get on Campus: Chai lattes Favorite Book/Movie/Podcast/TV Series: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Favorite Campus Event: Campus Lights Q&A Why did you choose Murray State?  The biggest reason I chose Murray State is because …

Featured Student: Tanner Jones

Year: Senior Major/Minor: Music Composition Quirky Fact: My mom’s maiden name is Buttery! Favorite Food/Drink to Get on Campus: Any kind of coffee Favorite Book/Movie/Podcast: As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner Favorite Campus Event: Fall Fanfare   Q&A Why did you choose Murray State University? Originally, I chose Murray State because it was an …

Featured Faculty: Matthew Gianforte

Dr. Matthew Gianforte is an associate professor of piano at Murray State University. He teaches applied and class piano, as well as piano pedagogy and literature, and he serves as Coordinator of the Keyboard Division.  He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Catholic University of America (1999) and both his Masters in Music …