TicketsThe MSU College of Music welcomes Newfound Chamber Winds, a nationally recognized contemporary wind ensemble, for a weeklong residency and performances in early February, providing audiences with opportunities to experience the ensemble’s distinctive artistry.
Tyler Austin, MSU College of Music alumnus and founding artistic director of Newfound Chamber Winds, leads the ensemble during its residency with the MSU College of Music.
Known for their flexible instrumentation and commitment to new music, Newfound Chamber Winds performs in constantly evolving ensemble formats, spotlighting works by living composers while reimagining the possibilities of chamber wind music through collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
The Showcase Series concert in Cook Recital Hall offers audiences a close-up view of the ensemble’s chamber-based approach, pairing classical repertoire—including Slavonic Dances by Antonín Dvořák—with a variety of new works by living composers, such as Phantom Limb by MSU student composer Carlos Lalonde. The following evening, Newfound Chamber Winds joins the MSU Wind Symphony under guest conductor and MSU alumnus Tyler Austin at Wharton Center in a program featuring Craig Adams’ Incandescence, Gala Flagello’s The Bird-While (featuring Newfound Chamber Winds), Aaron Copland’s Buckaroo Holiday from Rodeo (arr. Megan), and the world premiere of MSU alumnus Frank Duarte’s Lenguaje, Symphony No. 1.
In addition to the performances, as part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence program, Newfound Chamber Winds will engage with MSU students throughout the week through masterclasses, instrumental and entrepreneurial workshops, and discussions focused on career readiness. The ensemble will also present a public reading and performance of works by MSU composition students on Tuesday, February 3, at 8:00 p.m. in Cook Recital Hall.
“This residency offers our students a rare opportunity to work closely with an ensemble that is actively shaping the future of chamber music,” said Emily Henley, MSU Director of Career Education & Entrepreneurship. “Newfound Chamber Winds brings a collaborative spirit and an openness to new ideas that deeply benefits our students, while giving audiences the chance to experience this acclaimed group in performance settings.”
The MSU Wind Symphony will perform with guest ensemble Newfound Chamber Winds, including Gala Flagello’s The Bird-While, a featured work showcasing the ensemble.
The residency and performances are supported by the MSU Federal Credit Union, whose ongoing investment makes possible the Showcase Series and artist residencies that connect students, faculty, and visiting artists through performance and professional development.
Tickets: Purchased at the door range from $14–$19 for adults, $12–$17 for seniors (60 and older), and Free–$9 for students with ID and anyone under 18. Tickets may also be purchased online at music.msu.edu/events or by calling (517) 353-5340; tickets purchased online or by phone include a $1.50 processing fee.
