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The Hampton University Musical Arts Society (HAS) is a cornerstone of Hampton University’s cultural life, a multi-genre performer collective rooted in a century of artistic excellence. Established in 1921 by composer and pianist R. Nathaniel Dett, HAS was created to bring national and international artists to the Hampton University campus and the surrounding Peninsula community. Today, HAS continues the legacy of presenting a wide array of performances that span classical, jazz, opera, dance, and cross-genre collaborations across the performing arts spectrum. The MAS home at Ogden Hall (Robert C. Ogden Auditorium) remains a historic venue on campus, hosting a diverse slate of concerts and recitals that showcase the breadth of HAS programming and its mission to enrich the regional cultural landscape.