Academic & Performance Areas

Brass and Percussion Area

About the Program
The Brass and Percussion Area at the Michigan State University College of Music attracts students with a wide range of interests, resulting in degrees ranging from music performance and music education, to music therapy, and music theory/composition. Brass and percussion faculty are highly active performers and teachers, recognized nationally and internationally. At the same time, they are committed to student instruction, growth and involvement in diverse activities of the MSU College of Music.

• Horn Studio Class

  All students in the program participate in private lessons, studio activities, and are actively involved in large and small ensemble performance.

• Students are required to take 60- or 40-minute private lessons each week. They also attend weekly studio classes with their major professor. The faculty coach brass and percussion chamber ensembles, and many also lead larger ensembles within the studio setting.

• Number of Brass/Percussion Majors: 112