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College of Music

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What is it like to be part of
the MSU College of Music?

We have a laser focus on the educational and professional preparation you need to succeed in today’s music world, but we also aim for personal fulfillment and enjoyment. That is what makes us special. We care about your success, and it shows.

Students from throughout Michigan, across the U.S. and around the globe come together in our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, developing and supporting their personal, creative expression. The commitment and passion of our faculty and staff, and the supportive nature of student colleagues lead to professional success in our programs.

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“When you invest and when you decide to support a school like this, you're supporting the next dreamers that are going to really do amazing things, things I can't even describe because they're in the works. You just have to put that investment in and watch it bloom later, because it will bloom." "
Phoenix Miranda, Voice
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Community
"The College of Music community is bursting with creativity and fun. I've been so fortunate to be here and make friends with people in all the different programming areas. It's been really wonderful, and I feel like I have a family and a home here."
Maura Drinkert, Composition and Music Education
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"The first time that I played for the flute studio here, it was for a guest master class. I was so nervous, and I was practicing so much. After the master class, I remember being swarmed by the entire flute studio saying, ‘hey, I'm so glad that you're here.’ That was the first of many moments that I thought to myself, yes, I'm in the right place."
Ivo Shin de Souza, flute
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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Concert Band and Campus Band
7:30 pm
Wharton Center
MSU Bands

The program, conducted by Arris Golden, features works by Collins, de Cabezón, Grainger, Ticheli, and Saint-Saëns.

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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
University Chorale and State Singers
7:30 pm
Fairchild Theatre
MSU Choirs

“Ring Out, Wild Bells” features music inspired by Tennyson’s poem, calling for fairness and tolerance, with works by Mendelssohn, Dove, Kesselman, and more, conducted by Sandra Snow and Jonathan Reed.

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Monday, April 21, 2025
Musique 21, “Finnish Perspective”
7:30 pm
Fairchild Theatre
Musique 21

Honoring the influential composer Kaija Saariaho, this concert explores her impactful music and that of other Finnish composers, showcasing their distinctively Finnish musical character. Conducted by Octavio Más-Arocas.

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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Concert Orchestra, “Russian Masters”
7:30 pm
Wharton Center
MSU Orchestras

This concert features Rimsky-Korsakov’s Russian Easter Festival Overture, Borodin’s Symphony No. 2, and the winning work from the Jere Hutcheson Composition Competition, conducted by Katherine Kilburn.

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Thursday, April 24, 2025
Masterclass with Ira Gold, double bass
7:30 pm
Music Building Room
Masterclass

Double Bassist Ira Gold works with MSU bass students.

Event Details
Free
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News

Long-Standing Jazz Spectacular Festival Returns with Top-Tier Performances
April 3, 2025

Three-day festival features swing dance, high school competition, and award-winning saxophonist Lauren Sevian.

Oboe in Hues

Nermis Mieses' debut album displays her unique artistry while honoring one of the greats.

Riveros Takes on New Role

MSU Strings faculty Juan Riveros wins position with Detroit Opera.

‘La Cenerentola’ proves opera can be funny too
April 2, 2025

State News writer discovers the magic of opera.

A Jazz Homecoming
March 28, 2025

Luther S. Allison and Liany Mateo return to campus for a show at Wharton Center.

Undergraduate Featured in TEDx Talk
March 27, 2025

Jazz Studies senior Sam Gucwa brought her research full circle.

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Realize your unique potential at the MSU College of Music. We believe in providing the highest-quality music education to give musicians like you the space and inspiration needed to grow. Our undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and non-degree programs are designed to help students deeply develop their interests and talent.

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