Rosângela Yazbec “Rose” Sebba, Mississippi State University music department professor of piano, theory and ear training, was honored Tuesday evening [Sept. 15] with a reception celebrating her prestigious Steinway Artist designation. A native of Brazil with more than 36 years of experience in piano performance, Sebba is among the select ranks of some 1,600 highly esteemed musicians from around the world who have chosen to play exclusively on pianos produced by internationally renowned piano manufacturer Steinway & Sons. Among those congratulating Sebba during the celebration were (l-r) Barry E. Kopetz, MSU professor and music department head; Richard Blackbourn, dean of education; President Mark E. Keenum; and Robert Klingbeil, director of institutional sales for Amro Music Stores Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee. Click here for more information.