Events

• Monday, January 12, 2026

  Votapek and Friends 5th Edition

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  Pianist Ralph Votapek performs alongside Wei-Qin Claire Tang and Daniel Bazin in an evening of vibrant two-piano works, featuring music by Barber, Bernstein, Kapustin, and Rachmaninoff. 

  Event Details

  $$$
• Tuesday, January 13, 2026

  Guest Masterclass and Recital with Ari Cohen Mann, oboe

  4:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Guest Recital and Masterclass

  Ari Cohen Mann joins pianist Sandy Huang for a masterclass with oboe students, followed by a recital featuring Kevin Day’s Vortex and a reimagined Pulcinella Suite by Stravinsky.

  Event Details

  Free
• Tuesday, January 13, 2026

  Dark Horse Consort – The Sounds of St. Mark’s

  7:30 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  Taylor Johnston Early Music Series

  The Dark Horse Consort revives the rich brass traditions of Renaissance and early Baroque Europe with a dazzling program of Gabrieli, Picchi, and Castello, echoing the majestic, multi-choir soundscapes of St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Online
  Thursday, January 15, 2026

  Saxophone Collaborations

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  MSU saxophonist Joseph Lulloff leads an evening of vibrant saxophone and piano works, joined by Yu-Lien The and John Nichol, featuring Amy Beach’s Romance, the world premiere of Parker Fritz’s Write Your Own Way, and more.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Sunday, January 18, 2026

  Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert

  3:00 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  MSU Jazz Ensembles

  Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this powerful annual concert features the MSU Jazz Orchestras, Carmen Bradford, and MSU jazz voice students in a powerful program of spirituals and jazz works that celebrate hope, justice, and reflection.

  Event Details

  Free
• Online
  Friday, January 23, 2026

  American Song Marking 250 Years

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  Join MSU’s Jane Bunnell, Marc Embree, and Elden Little for a captivating evening of American music, celebrating 250 years of song from the nation’s early spirit to the diverse and eclectic sounds of today.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Saturday, January 24, 2026

  A Celebration of the Beautiful Voice

  3:00 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  Worthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season

  Celebrate the artistry of opera at MSU’s annual gala, featuring graduate students from the Vocal Arts Program performing powerful arias and scenes from classic favorites to modern masterpieces.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Sunday, January 25, 2026

  Honors Concerto Competition

  1:00 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  This annual event showcases a select group of student musicians across a range of disciplines, where they present diverse repertoire to a panel of judges to compete for a chance to solo with MSU’s top ensembles.

  Event Details

  Free
• Monday, January 26, 2026

  Happy Birthday, Mozart!

  7:30 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  Joanne and Bill Church West Circle Series

  Celebrate Mozart’s 270th birthday with a joyful evening of music featuring some of his most beloved works.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Online
  Wednesday, January 28, 2026

  Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble Concert

  7:30 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  MSU Small Ensembles

  Join us for a vibrant brass concert featuring solo, quartet, and full ensemble performances, marking Chance Huiet’s debut as MSU’s new tuba and euphonium professor and celebrating the university’s legacy of low brass excellence.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Thursday, January 29, 2026

  AdaMa Quartet

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series

  Experience the premiere of Adama, a first-of-its-kind quartet featuring MSU’s Guy Yehuda and Tasha Warren with guest artists Meg Okura and Dave Eggar, performing commissioned works inspired by the global Jewish diaspora.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Friday, January 30, 2026

  Ciaramella – The Winds of the Renaissance

  7:30 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  Taylor Johnston Early Music Series

  Experience the vivid sound world of Renaissance winds as Ciaramella performs intricate 15th- and 16th-century music on historical instruments.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Saturday, January 31, 2026

  Rivalry in Harmony: U-M Men’s Glee Club & MSU Singing Spartans

  7:30 pm

  Fairchild Theatre

  MSU Choirs

  MSU’s Singing Spartans and U-M’s Men’s Glee Club come together for a unique, high-energy evening of choral music.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Monday, February 2, 2026

  Musique 21

  7:30 pm

  Murray Hall

  MSU New Music Ensemble

  Conducted by Yuji Jones, this adventurous program showcases bold 21st-century compositions by David Biedenbender, Gleb Kanasevich, and Daniel Cueto, highlighting innovative sounds, unique instrumentation, and the world premiere of Providence.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Tuesday, February 3, 2026

  Symphony Band

  7:30 pm

  Wharton Center

  MSU Bands

  The MSU Symphony Band, under the direction of David Thornton, presents a compelling program featuring Berlioz’s Marche Hongroise, the world premiere of Maxwell Kowal’s Express, and Nelhýbel’s Trittico.

  Event Details

  $$$
• Wednesday, February 4, 2026

  Newfound Chamber Winds

  7:30 pm

  Cook Recital Hall

  MSUFCU Showcase Series

  Newfound Chamber Winds delivers bold, contemporary performances through flexible ensemble formats, spotlighting inventive repertoire and works by living composers while pushing the boundaries of traditional chamber wind music with creativity and collaboration.

  Event Details

  $$$