In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with the well-established Keith Sykes, the first featured performer of the 2025 Tunes at Twilight event held annually by downtown Old Town Cape. All 'Tunes at Twilight' performances are at the Ivers Square Gazebo, 44 N. Lorimier in Downtown Cape Girardeau, on Fridays from 7 to 8 pm. The event opens with Keith Sykes on Fri. May 9th, and runs every Friday until June 13th for the Spring Series.

In this episode of 'Exposition', Vocal Performance and Vocal Education major Joshua Liebhart joins us in the studio to preview the 'Chichester Psalms' Concert. The Concert features several well-known psalms, including Psalm 23 (The Lord Is My Shepherd) and Psalm 100 (Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord). Additionally, works from the SEMO Orchestra and other university-sanctioned choirs will be presented in the program. The concert is April 29, at 7:30 pm in the Bedell Performance Hall on the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus.

In this episode of 'Exposition', learn more about the upcoming "Opera Scenes" music ensemble showcase—a selection of seven different opera scenes performed by students of Southeast Missouri State University. The show is in Shuck Recital Hall on the Southeast Missouri State University River Campus, April 27 at 3 pm.

Dr. Jim Daughters, director of the concert and Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Bands, gives us an exclusive insight into the 2025 Wind Symphony and University Concert Band Spring Concert. Trombone performance major Will Wallace also shares his experience preparing for the performance. The concert is on Tues. April 22nd, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedell Performance Hall.

In this episode of 'Exposition', we speak with Michaele Postell about her upcoming performances, including her show at Scout Hall's 'Underground Jazz' Series on Fri. April 11th, and as a guest performer during the SEMO Jazz Band's Spring Concert on Tues. April 15th.

On this episode of 'Exposition', BFA Musical Theater major, Aubrey Puzder, joins us in the studio to discuss the upcoming SEMO production of Stephen Sondheim's musical "Into The Woods". The show runs at the River Campus from April 10th through the 13th.

Student Alex Davidson, a Music Education Major at SEMO who serves as the Jazz Band's Bassist, previews this year's Spring Concert. The concert is April 15th at 7:30 pm in the Bedell Performance Hall on Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus.

The Dobbins Conservatory of Theater and Dance 'Extravaganza' is on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025, at the SEMO River Campus, Cultural Arts Center Atrium. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. and begins with a social hour of light entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to interact with our senior students.

On this episode of "Strike Up the Band" host Dr. Robert Gifford speaks with internationally recognized conductor and proponent of Hungarian band music, Dr. Laszlo Marosi.

In this episode, we get a preview of the Conservatory of Theatre and Dance's Restaurant Hop, also known as the Taste of Cape event. The Restaurant Hop takes place Tuesday, March 25th, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. with all proceeds going to the BFA students' Senior Showcase Event and trip to NYC.