Student Bulletin: September 2026

Please be reminded that private teaching in the Music Building and Music Practice Building is not permitted per university regulation.

Read the full list of policies:

Your chance to get involved!

Pride in Music, an official MSU Registered Student Organization, is open to anyone interested in engaging with the group. Click the button below to express your interest in joining E-Board, performing or writing for a PiM concert, or any other type of involvement with the group!

Dean Eric Lau and Dr. Rachel Aker lead a Faculty Interview Strategies Workshop

Thursday, October 8
8:30-9:50 a.m.
Hollander Hall 

This event is part of Dr. Sarah Long’s research methods class but is open to all students

How do you stand out in the application process? What things you can do to increase your chances of getting an interview?

How do you navigate an interview like this? What strategies and ideas can you go in with to be ready for the full interview process, from the moment you get picked up from the airport?

Free Hearing Testing October 6

The hearing testing truck will be at our Music buildings on Tuesday, October 6. This is an excellent opportunity to support your hearing health and get it checked out for free by trained technicians. Sign up through the button below.

Well, not really the paper, but on the front page of the College of Music website is still kind of fun!

The communications team is always looking for students to share their thoughts on what you love about this place. Maybe you feel the instruction is great, and you love this community of musical colleagues. Maybe you just love the beauty of the classic north campus. Or, maybe you’re really into the career development programs.

Whatever you love about the College of Music at MSU, please send it as well as a preferred photo to Communications Manager Rick Seguin any time. He’ll let you know if we put it online. You never know, it may be you that inspires the next student to follow in your footsteps.

From University Health and Wellbeing:

We invite you to join us for the 3rd Annual Disability Summit on Friday, October 2, 2026, where students, faculty, and staff will come together for a day of learning, collaboration, and dialogue focused on accessibility, belonging, and innovation in higher education.

The need for disability access and inclusion continues to grow. In 2025 alone, RCPD supported more than 5,500 students and 600 faculty and staff, demonstrating the important role accessibility plays in learning, working, and thriving at MSU.

Hosted by the University Health and Well-Being Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD), the Office for Civil Rights and ADA Coordinator, and MSU Libraries, this year’s theme, The Future of Disability in Higher Education, builds upon previous Summits by looking ahead to what’s possible when disability perspectives are centered across teaching and learning, technology, employment, and campus life. Featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Sami Schalk, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, participants will engage in meaningful conversations, share ideas, and help shape a more accessible and inclusive future at MSU.

Following the Summit, and in celebration of MSU Disability Pride Month, virtual sessions will be offered on Fridays throughout October to continue the conversation.

Learn more about the Disability Summit and explore the keynote program schedule, event details, and register to join us on October 2, 2026.

Together, we can help shape a campus where every Spartan has the opportunity to succeed, contribute, and belong.

Learn how to stream and record your recital in College of Music facilities!

In-person training sessions are being held for new and returning students as well as faculty and staff.

All trainings are on September 15, 2026 at these times and locations:

• 5:15 pm, Cook Recital Hall
• 6:15 pm, Hollander Hall
• 7:15 pm, Murray Hall

See the Recording Training F26 pdf for more details.

Help MSU showcase what it means to be a Spartan

Over the next year, MSU University Communications and Marketing is looking for Spartans to include in content, branding and recruitment efforts.

This might include participation in a photo session, TV production, videos on campus or contributing to user-generated content in social media.

If you are interested, please fill out the participation form below to connect.

Spartans Will.

Attention College of Music International Students:

There have been some major changes regarding the Visa and CPT process. The Office of International Students (OISS) and the College of Music are working hard to keep up with the changes in policy and procedures and relay that information to all international students.

With that in mind, the OISS office and College of Music will be hosting an informational/Q&A session for all international students, and we request that you attend!

The Information Session will be held TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2026 at 4:30pm in Cook Recital Hall.

Please direct questions or concerns to Michael Armendariz.

Arts Administration Internship Program application deadline is September 8

Open to College of Music students only

New Music and Arts Forum: Arts Administration and Production Intern – AIAP

Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra: Social Media Marketing Intern – AIAP

MSU University Arts & Collections Intern – AIAP

Detroit Symphony Strategy Intern – AIAP

Detroit Opera: Arts Education Administration Intern – AIAP

Community Music Schools

CMS-East Lansing Children’s Choir Internship | Apps due by 8AM on Sept. 4th

*Paid | Starts Sept. 15th and meets Tuesdays from 4:45-5:45PM (one internship available; working with grades 2-5). Interested candidates should contact Karen Salvador at ksal@msu.edu. Please send her a note of interest (interest in the role; strengths related to teaching) and your resume.

CMS-East Lansing Children’s Singers Internship | Apps due by 8AM on Sept. 8th

*Paid | Starts Sept. 16th and meets Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30PM (one internship available; working with grades 6-9). Interested candidates should contact Karen Salvador at ksal@msu.edu. Please send her a note of interest (interest in the role; strengths related to teaching) and your resume.

Voluntary Student Audition Opportunity

A music recruiter for the Marine Bands will be on campus early this fall to host auditions for The President’s Own and 12 other traveling bands. This is an additional opportunity for students to practice auditioning in a real-life setting and learn what a musical offer/career with the Marines Bands would entail.

Auditions are open for ALL instruments and voice types. Auditions are ~30 minutes and open to domestic and Green Card holding students. A sign-up link for audition spots will be shared shortly.

Auditions will be hosted at the MSU College of Music during the following dates/times:

• Tuesday, September 8, 1:50 pm – 6:40 pm, MPB103
• Wednesday, September 9, 12:40 pm – 2:40 pm in MPB103 and 3:20 pm – 7:00 pm in Cook Recital Hall
• Thursday, September 10, 4:00 pm – 9 pm, Large Rehearsal Hall

This year, our annual Fall Convocation will be held on Friday, September 18 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Held outdoors on Adams field, right next to the Music Building, this fun event includes food, beverages, door prizes, student group information, an MSU Jazz Student Ensemble performance, welcome addresses from the Deans, and a chance to meet a lot of members of our close community.

University Health of Well-Being’s Mindful STATE Day is on September 9, and among several events around campus it includes a carillon concert right next door at Beaumont Tower. See the flyer for details or visit the website.

Spartan Impact Framework

On behalf of the General Education Council…

The Spartan Impact Framework, a draft of a proposed model for MSU’s core curriculum, is now available on the MGE Resources SharePoint site and linked from the public Modernization of General Education website at “MGE Resources.”

Feedback will be gathered until September 21 in the “Fall 2026 MGE Comment Collection Form” and the MGE comment box. Virtual feedback sessions will be held during the week of September 14, with details also on the SharePoint site.