Threadgill Series returns to The W
The Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series returns to Mississippi University for Women’s campus, with a performance by the MUW Threadgill Series Orchestra, Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Kossen Auditorium in Poindexter Hall.
“Over the years the Threadgill Series has provided us with a variety of performances,” said University President Nora Miller. “After last year’s concert, Mr. Threadgill said, ‘This was great! Next year I’d like to have a symphony.’ When a 100-year-old makes plans for an event a year into the future, that is saying something! I’m so pleased we are able to honor Mr. Threadgill’s memory with this orchestra performance!”
Bill Threadgill passed away on April 30.
The MUW Threadgill Series Orchestra is comprised of W faculty and students, The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science faculty and musicians from across the country, all joining together to perform a host of holiday favorites to usher in the festive season. There will be a few surprises in the setlist as well.
This is the inaugural performance of the orchestra, which was founded for this special event.
“The W’s Department of Music is excited to organize the MUW Threadgill Series Orchestra and perform with musicians from around the country,” said Dr. Julia Mortyakova, chair of the department.” The program will feature ‘The Nutcracker’ by Tchaikovsky, a Christmas Suite written by our own Dr. Valentin Bogdan and a few surprises! We hope everyone in our area comes out to Poindexter Hall to hear incredible musicians bring some holiday cheer to Columbus.”
The event is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited so tickets must be reserved in advance. Tickets can be reserved by calling (662) 329-7148 or emailing developmentandalumni@muw.edu.
The Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series Endowment, held by the Mississippi University for Women Foundation, was established in 1997 by the Threadgill family to honor Mississippi University for Women alumna Leslie Farrell Threadgill. The endowment supports programs to promote family and cultural influences, to advance the artistic and intellectual environment of the university and to strengthen the cultural bond between the university and the public.
“We are extremely grateful to the Threadgill family for their continued support of the Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series through their endowed fund,” said Elise Wilson, interim executive director of Development and Alumni. “Their generosity ensures that this annual event continues to enrich our campus and the greater Columbus community by fostering cultural engagement and artistic expression.”