A wide variety of performance opportunities await our students each year, with orchestras, bands, choirs and opera, jazz nonets and combos, small ensembles, and more.
A variety of programs and initiatives operate continuously or annually to enhance learning experiences and help students prepare for their future in music.
The MSU College of Music supports and challenges students, values innovation and creativity, and helps every community member achieve professional excellence.
Students in the string area at MSU benefit from individualized attention from world-renowned faculty, extensive teaching, and performance opportunities. As part of their professional and academic development, students collaborate with peers, faculty, and guest musicians and entrepreneurs who participate in regular artist residencies on campus.
String majors attend weekly studio classes covering solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire, alongside private lessons and master classes from guest artists. They can audition for MSU symphony and concert orchestras, chamber ensembles, and regional professional orchestras.
The program’s collaborative and supportive environment, led by expert faculty, fosters excellence. Successful applicants are automatically considered for competitive scholarships, and graduate applicants are eligible for assistantships and fellowships without needing a supplemental application.
Harpist and educator brings fresh approach to harp studio.
Students benefit from having working musicians as MSU teachers.
Alumna Jean Lee comes full circle as instructor and coordinator of String Music Education.
Orchestral undergrads get support from fund grown out of a shared passion for music.
Virtual master class series honors revered violin teacher and MSU alumna Dorothy DeLay.
On-site availability of counseling strengthens health and wellness in the community.
Relive the moments celebrating Music graduates, including an address by jazz bassist Endea Owens.
MSU cellist Suren Bagratuni accompanied by doctoral student and pianist Soojin Kim present a recital of iconic works for cello and piano by Richard Strauss, Frédéric Chopin, and Sulkhan Tsintsadze.
Cellist Suren Bagratuni performs J.S. Bach’s Six Suites for solo cello, celebrated as Bach’s greatest musical achievement, taking the audience on a dance-like journey through classical Baroque.
Double Bassist Ira Gold works with MSU bass students.