Admissions

Admissions Events

Sunday, September 21, 2025 | Baltimore, MD

Representatives from dozens of America’s top schools will be on hand to share information, answer questions, and offer their expertise as you consider the crucial next steps in your music and dance education.

Save time at the fair and register in advance!

Spartan Viola Fest

Sunday, September 28, 2025 | MSU Campus

Spartan Viola Fest is a one-day event that brings together highly motivated high school violists from all over the region. Led by MSU faculty and Detroit Symphony Orchestra violists Eric Nowlin and Mike Chen, participants enjoy masterclasses, lectures, technique and orchestra excerpt help, social activities, viola ensemble reading sessions, and performances. Registration required and due by September 15.

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Low Brass Day

Sunday, October 5, 2025 | MSU Campus

Low Brass Day is a one-day event welcoming talented low brass students from across the region. Led by MSU faculty Kenneth Thompkins and Chance Huiet, participants enjoy lectures, technique sessions, ensemble readings, performances, and social activities—all offering an inside look at college-level music studies and community. Registration required and due by October 1.

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Interlochen College Fair

Sunday, October 5, 2025 | Interlochen, MI

Meet with representatives from dozens of colleges, universities, and conservatories and explore programs in visual, performing, and literary arts.

Save time at the fair and register in advance!

Michigan Performing Arts College Fair

Saturday, October 11, 2025 | Detroit, MI

An annual event co-hosted by the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Michigan State University College of Music and Wayne State University College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. The fair will take place from 1:00 – 3:00 PM EST on Saturday, October 11 in Detroit at the Wayne State University campus. There will be an admissions panel ahead of the fair from 12:00 – 1:00 PM.

Registration available soon.

Chicago Northshore Music College Fair

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | Evanston, IL

Students will have the opportunity to meet with admission representatives from 40 top music schools spanning the United States and Canada. No pre-registration is required for this free event.

Save time at the fair and register in advance!

Harp Day

Saturday, November 1, 2025 | MSU Campus

Join Harp Instructor Juan Riveros at Michigan State University’s full-day harp event offering master classes, harp jam, workshops, panel discussion, and a participant recital, all in a friendly and professional environment. Events are open to harpists of all ages and abilities. Register by October 23.

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Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic College Night

Thursday, December 18, 2025, 5:30 pm- 7:00 pm | Chicago, IL

College Night provides an opportunity for students and teachers to learn more about music degree programs and visit with representatives of the nation’s leading colleges, universities and branches of the United States military. College Night is FREE and open to the public.

Save time at the fair and register with MSU in advance!

Michigan Music Conference

January 25-27, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI

Speak to an admissions representative at the exhibit hall anytime during the event.