Born in Arkansas, Crafton Beck studied clarinet for many years before choosing a career in conducting. He joined MSO as Music Director in 2000 after concluding a 22-year tenure as Music Director and Conductor of Ohio’s Lima Symphony Orchestra.
Concerts & Events
Bravo V – IRRESISTIBLE Color
Latin rhythms and French flair. Featuring Scott Cuellar, pianist.
Find out more »01 April 2023
Chamber IV – WOODWORTH Array
Sponsored by Lesly Gaynor Murray in memory of Stephen C. Edds
Spellbinding classics and rich acoustics featuring MSO String Quartet and Viola Dacus, mezzo soprano.
15 April 2023
Moonlight, Music, and Meteors with MSO
$15.00
A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS WITH THE MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA!
Find out more »21 April 2023
Pepsi Pops – 42nd Annual Blast in The Park
$15 – $20
The twinkling waters of the Rez offer a picnic-perfect setting for families, couples, youngsters, and oldsters to soak up the beloved pops standards.
Find out more »12 May 2023

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