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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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"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
Areas
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opportunity
“My experience with the ensembles here has been very, very positive, and definitely one of my favorite things here at MSU. I play in the large ensembles, but there are many opportunities for smaller chamber performances as well. The directors do a really good job of creating a challenging but comfortable environment."
Emilia Teed, flute and music education
Ensembles
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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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Upcoming Events

Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Viridis and Campus Choir
7:30 pm
Fairchild Theatre
MSU Choirs

This concert celebrates the rich voices of MSU with a program that delves into themes of playfulness, childhood, and mischief. Mariana Romero Serra and Stuart Hill, conductors.

Event Details
$$$
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Nathan Platte, “Making Mary Poppins Musical: Adapting Travers’s Novels into Disney’s Film and Ellington’s Album”
4:30 pm
Music Building Room
Hollander Musicology Lecture Series

In this lecture, Nathan Platte uses his accomplished background in Musicology to discuss the making of the Mary Poppins Musical.

Event Details
Free
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Masterclass with Chee-Yun Kim, violin
12:00 pm
Murray Hall
Dorothy DeLay Masterclass Series

Chee-Yun Kim will work with MSU students and have an interactive conversation with Dmitri Berlinsky, MSU professor of violin.

Event Details
Free
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Percussion Ensemble
7:30 pm
Fairchild Theatre
MSU Small Ensembles

Presenting a range of contemporary works performed by MSU’s percussion ensemble.

Event Details
$$$
Thursday, April 3, 2025
Jon Lehrer, carillon
5:30 pm
Beaumont Tower
Artist-faculty and Guest Recital Series

University Carillonist Jon Lehrer performs popular tunes and original works composed for carillon.

Event Details
Free
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News

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.

A Journey of Passion and Perseverance

Music composition student Frank Duarte embodies Spartans Will.

Concert Celebrates Wind Chamber Music’s Dynamic Range
March 25, 2025

West Circle Series program explores works by Rossini, Poulenc, Day, and more

Chamber Music Competition Showcases MSU’s Very Best
March 20, 2025

Annual event features six groups vying for top prizes.

Jean Lee connects kids with joy of making music
March 7, 2025

As instructor and coordinator of string music education at MSU, Lee is a teacher and a teacher of teachers.

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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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