Mississippi musicians discuss their careers in classical music
Mississippi musicians discuss their careers in classical music
Adrian Walker
Although Mississippi is known as the “Birthplace of America’s Music,” its contributions are generally tied to blues, jazz, rock, country and gospel. However, there are five Mississippi musicians breaking the mold and excelling in the classical music genre.
Robert Fisher, after a successful career in classical music, returned to Mississippi where he now teaches string music at Jackson State University. As part of his teaching, Fisher decided to introduce his students to musicians who had their start in Mississippi and branched out throughout the country and beyond. He did so via ZOOM, April 16.
JPS looking for students interested in the arts
Applications being accepted for Wells APAC Share Updated: 12:52 PM CDT Apr 21, 2021
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Applications being accepted for Wells APAC Share Updated: 12:52 PM CDT Apr 21, 2021 A Jackson school is looking for students who are interested in the arts.Miles Hansen is a sixth grader at Wells APAC in the Jackson Public School District. Hansen’s mother said she enrolled him in the school’s music department when he was in the fourth grade. Miles said that was the first time he sat down to play the piano.“It’s fun to play the piano. It is very interesting hearing other people play,” he said.Oluchi Nwaokori also enrolled at Wells when she was in the fourth grade.“I come here for about two hours each day, and I attend Murrah High School for my traditional classes,” she said.Nwaokori, who is now a high school senior, divides her time between be
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Assistant superintendent Dr. William Merritt said the district plans to use the funds to purchase more resources such as computers and laptops for students and educators.