Concert Sponsorships

Sponsoring a concert or concert series is a unique way to support the College of Music that provides many benefits to the donor.


Private gifts play a vital role in our ability to maintain and enhance the quality of the programs we offer. Donations support student scholarships, fellowships, student travel and performance opportunities, instrument acquisitions, guest artists, outreach activities, operations, and other crucial areas that make the College of Music an exemplary place of learning. To learn more about concert sponsorships and giving to the college, please contact the Advancement Office at (517) 353-9872.

We are grateful to our 2023-2024 sponsors:

  • Anonymous Donor Family (Holiday Cheer)
  • John and Ethel Anthony (Votapek and Friends, Sept. 18)
  • Sam and Mary Austin (Musique 21 concerts)
  • Sam and Mary Austin Fund for New Music (Kaia String Quartet, Wind Symphony, Oct. 27 and Symphony Orchestra, Oct. 29)
  • Ken and Sandy Beall (Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival Series and Jazz Spectacular)
  • James and Susan Bonfiglio (Red Cedar Organ, Sept. 17 and Spring Opera)
  • Jenny Chung and Family for Human Rights Fund (Jazz Nonets, Nov. 17, Feb. 9 and Apr. 11)
  • Joanne and Bill Church (West Circle Series)
  • April Clobes and Glen Brough (Rachmaninoff at 150)
  • Dean Transportation (Celebrating the Spectrum)
  • Trustee Emerita Dee Cook in memory of her husband Byron Cook (Celebrating Jewish Identity in Music)
  • Susan Davis (Spring Opera)
  • Double E Family (Marc Embree, Oct. 1)
  • John and Gretchen Forsyth (Woodwind Trio, Sept. 6 and Flute and Piano, Jan. 25)
  • Thea Glicksman (Trio Cantilena, Nov. 5)
  • Dr. Charles Gliozzo in memory of Marjorie Gliozzo. This sponsorship honors Marjorie Gliozzo, a beloved teacher who taught Spanish, English, and ESL. She was a passionate traveler and leader in cultural exchange programs, with a deep appreciation for Spanish language and history. (MSU Symphony Orchestra, Oct. 29)
  • Howard and Pam Gourwitz (Saxophone and Piano, Nov. 6 and Jazz Works, Jan. 12)
  • Belle S. Harris and Julius N. Harris Endowed Distinguished Visiting Artists Fund in the College of Music (Leo Spellman, Oct. 14 & 15 and Trio Cantilena, Nov. 5)
  • Stanley and Selma Hollander Endowment for Chamber Music (Trio Cantilena, Nov. 5)
  • Eileen G. Houston (Lindberg and Pӧntinen, Jan. 24)
  • Taylor Johnston Early Music Series Endowment established by Taylor Johnston (Taylor Johnston Early Music Series)
  • Hari Kern and the late Ralph R. Edminster, M.D. (Ralph Votapek, Mar. 21)
  • Michael and Paula Koppisch (The Music of Water: Power and Beauty, Nov. 13)
  • Robert Last and Jill Canny (MSU and Temple University Jazz Concert, Feb. 25)
  • Eleanor H. and Harold E. Leichenko Opera Endowment established by Lauren Julius Harris (Fall and Spring Opera)
  • Ann, John and Abby Lindley (Holiday Cheer, Happy Birthday Mozart!, and Percussion Ensemble, Mar. 27)
  • Merritt Lutz (Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert; Celebrating the Spectrum; and Wind Symphony, Mar. 17)
  • Clare Mackey (Piano Monster) 
  • Joseph and Jeanne Maguire (A Jazzy Little Christmas)
  • Pat & Mary McPharlin (Musique 21, Oct. 30 and Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert)
  • Dr. Roy and Christine Meland (Puccini: Con Amore)
  • Gordon E. Miracle (Friends and Family 3, Feb. 18)
  • MSU Federal Credit Union (Showcase Series, Spartan Spectacular, and Celebrating the Spectrum)
  • MSU Federal Credit Union Entrepreneurial Musical Artist-in-Residence Endowed Fund (NOW Ensemble and Kaia String Quartet)
  • Liz and Tony Raduazo in honor of Andrew Raduazo (Sensory Friendly Spartan Concert, April 16)
  • Nancy and Charlie Seebeck (Votapek and Friends, Sept. 18 and Happy Birthday, Bach!, Mar. 19)
  • Michael and Elaine Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel (Leo Spellman, Oct 14 & 15)
  • Leonard and Sharon Tabaka (Annual Jazz Spectacular Finale Concert)
  • TechSmith (Celebrating the Spectrum)
  • Dr. Robert W. Uphaus and Dr. Lois M. Rosen (DSO String Quartet, Oct. 10; MSU Chamber Trio, Oct. 12; Dmitri Berlinsky, Nov. 30; Violin and Organ Recital, Mar. 13; and Happy Birthday, Bach!, Mar. 19)
  • Linn Van Dyne and Mike Knox (Symphony Orchestra, Dec. 1)
  • Barbara E. Wagner (Wagner Chamber Music Competition) 
  • Dr. Charles and Philippa Webb (Beacon Hill Music Series)
  • Richard Witter (A Celebration of the Beautiful Voice)
  • WKAR (Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series)
  • Interim President Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D. and Thomas V. O’Halloran, Ph.D. (Holiday Cheer and Symphony Orchestra, Apr. 20)
  • Worthington Family Foundation (Opera Season)
  • Andrea L. Wulf (Piano Monster)

See sponsors of past seasons