A wide variety of performance opportunities await our students each year, with orchestras, bands, choirs and opera, jazz nonets and combos, small ensembles, and more.
A variety of programs and initiatives operate continuously or annually to enhance learning experiences and help students prepare for their future in music.
The MSU College of Music supports and challenges students, values innovation and creativity, and helps every community member achieve professional excellence.
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 IS NOW CLOSED.
Thanks to all who have registered for this amazing event. We look forward to seeing you soon.
There are five workshops available:
Please note:
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Check-in, Music Building, Charles Atrium of the Billman Music Pavilion
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Welcome and tour of the College of Music with Benjamin Ebener
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. – Please sign up for only one of the following workshops
12:00 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. – Lunch, Landon Hall
1:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. –Please sign up for only one of the following workshops
2:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. – Workshop and lessons will run concurrently. Those taking lessons will miss part of a workshop:
3:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. – Workshop and lessons will run concurrently. Those taking lessons will miss part of the workshop:
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Viola Choir Rehearsal and Performance, Murray Hall
Cost of the program is $20.00 which includes a lunch voucher. Observers or guardians/parents can attend for $10.00 each, which will also include a lunch voucher. If an observer or a guardian/parent wants to attend but bring their own lunch, there is no cost.
All events take place in the Music Building, conveniently located on West Circle Drive in North Campus: 333 West Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824
Except for handicapped spaces, parking restrictions are not enforced on the weekends (unless otherwise noted). There are spaces directly in front of the Music Building and on the northern side of West Circle Drive. If no spaces are available, the Visitor lot near Spartan Stadium south of the river is also available. Review the MSU Interactive Map for parking options (lot 62 is the closest public lot).
Please contact Ben Ebener by email or phone (517) 432-4373 with questions.