Performance Opportunities
When including student recitals and concerts throughout the year by 30 ensembles, the College of Music offers roughly 700 performances annually.
- Regular performance opportunities across campus and beyond
- Guest artist residencies and masterclasses with leading musicians
- High-level collaborative experiences in varied musical settings
These groups provide students with the chance to perform an extensive range of musical styles, from classical to contemporary, and engage in innovative projects and programs. Regular concerts, recitals, and collaborative productions ensure that students gain valuable stage experience, preparing them for vibrant careers in music. Additionally, masterclasses and workshops with renowned guest artists further enrich the educational experience, fostering a dynamic and supportive environment for musical growth.
- Bands: Wind Symphony, Concert Band, Symphony Band, Campus Band; Athletic Bands, Spartan Marching Band, Spartan Brass; Youth Band, Spartan Youth Wind Symphony
- Choirs: University Chorale, Mosaic, Singing Spartans, Chamber Choir, State Singers, Viridis, Campus Choir, Choral Union
- Orchestras: Symphony Orchestra, Concert Orchestra
- Jazz Ensembles: Jazz Ensembles, Jazz Nonets I-IV, Jazz Combos
- New Music Ensemble: Musique 21
- Chamber Music Groups
- MSU Opera Theatre: Two annual productions and two casts