Murray State University Music Department

10/22/2026

The next event in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts Humanities Plus series will be presented by Dr. Megan St. Peters on Thursday October 29th at 4:30pm in Faculty Hall room 208. You won't want to miss "The Science Behind the Scare: Physiological responses to horror films" this Spooky Season!

10/21/2026

TONIGHT at 7:30pm in Performing Arts Hall!

10/16/2026

High school students, are you ready for your All State, District, or All West audition? Bandtober is just starting, but NOW is the time to start working on that audition music. We can help! Murray State Music faculty offer one free audition prep lesson to anyone interested in honing their skills. Spots are limited and subject to instructor availability. Contact us today to set up your time!

10/12/2026

We're back from Fall Break and have MANY performances coming up soon! Welcome to the Week 9 edition of . Later this week we will formally and officially welcome our brand new Steinway piano to Performing Arts Hall by giving a dedication recital. Come by to hear this fabulous instrument in concert at 6:30pm on Friday October 16th!

10/12/2026

Friday evening!

STEINWAY DEDICATION CONCERT
Friday, October 16
6:30pm in Performing Arts Hall

Join for a dedication concert of its new performance Steinway grand piano! A dessert reception will follow the concert. The concert and reception are free to the public.

The purchase of the piano was made possible by a gift from an anonymous donor, who, in May 2025, made the largest single gift commitment in the history of the Department of Music. The anonymous gift also established two endowed funds that will shape the future of music education at Murray State for generations to come.

10/06/2026

TONIGHT come hear the Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble perform their first concert of the year at 7:30pm in Lovett Auditorium. This concert is free and open to everyone!

10/05/2026

You have one more chance to catch a live performance before Fall Break! Tomorrow night, Tuesday October 6th, the Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble will perform their first concert of the year. Join us at 7:30pm in Lovett Auditorium. This performance is free and open to all.

10/01/2026

Our fantastic Humanities Plus series continues this afternoon with Dr. Ali Hendley discussing "Community as Classroom: Connecting, Serving, Learning". Join us today (Thursday October 1) at 4:30pm in Faculty Hall Room 208!