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.
Pinchas Zukerman will work with MSU students and have an interactive conversation with Dmitri Berlinsky, MSU professor of violin.
Experience Baroque music with works for piano, harpsichord, and violin. Featuring MSU’s new pianist Stanislav Khristenko, harpsichordist Nicola Canzano, and violinist Yvonne Lam.
Presenting “Happy Two Gather,” an evening of duets, arias, spirituals, and art songs featuring Richard Fracker (tenor), Mark Rucker (baritone), and pianists Sadie Rucker and Elden Little.
This program features Strauss’ Blue Danube, Foumai’s The Happiest Color, Rameau’s Les Sauvages, Jolley’s Blue Glacier Decoy, and Copley’s Gasoline Rainbows, conducted by Katherine Kilburn.
The concert features guest composer Viet Cuong and American-Vietnamese guest vocalist Bích-Vân with works by Cuong, Biedenbender, Turina, and Llinás, performed by the MSU Wind Symphony and Symphony Band, conducted by Kevin L. Sedatole and David Thornton.
Presenting “Baroque Fest,” a captivating exploration of music in Fairchild Theatre.
Renowned vocalist expands the excellence of award-winning program.
Pianist is the newest addition to an esteemed group of keyboard educators.
Organ and choir recording delving into Virgil Thomson's music is first of its kind.
Dudamel and the LA Phil premiere latest work by Ricardo Lorenz.
MSU faculty member gathers students and world-class artists for intensive study and competition.
Renowned trombonist and educator returns to an instrument from his past.
Artists relate the music they play to societal issues and their own experiences.
The calendar of events runs from September through early May and will feature a rich variety of superb classical and jazz performances by exceptional artists including faculty, students, acclaimed visiting musicians, and cutting-edge new music groups. Tickets go on sale on August 21.
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Tickets go on sale starting Oct. 3 at Wharton Center. Orchestra level $15, grand tier $12, $10 group seating (orchestra level or grand tier), available at Wharton Center ticket office only.
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