World-class Rehearsal Facilities and Venues

Explore the exceptional music facilities at Michigan State University’s College of Music, designed to enhance both learning and performance experiences. Our facilities feature acoustics designed to protect hearing health while offering an exceptional sound environment that elevates the artistic experience for musicians.

The Billman Music Pavilion boasts 37,000 square feet of space with advanced acoustic engineering and climate-controlled environments, featuring spacious rehearsal halls, numerous practice rooms, and social gathering areas. The beautifully renovated Cook Recital Hall and the expansion of Murray Hall offer intimate settings for student recitals, faculty concerts, and jazz performances. Fairchild Theatre, transformed with modern acoustics through a $20 million renovation, provides a unique setting for rehearsals and performances. The grandeur of Wharton Center for Performing Arts, with its Cobb Great Hall and Pasant Theatre, hosts large ensemble performances and various other musical events, creating a vibrant and dynamic environment for students, faculty, and concertgoers.