Under the direction of Mississippi State University Department of Music Head Barry E. Kopetz, the Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra presented a “Strings Across the Sea” children’s program Friday [Jan. 20] at historic Lee Hall's Bettersworth Auditiorium. The orchestra was joined by eight visiting Japanese violinists for the performance, which was made possible by the Starkville-MSU Symphony Association. Additional support is provided by MSU’s Office of the President, the Mississippi Arts Commission, 4-County Electric Education Foundation, and CREATE Tupelo, along with individual gifts.