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.
Four jazz nonets blend the sounds of big band with small-group performance to kick off the Jazz Spectacular series.
Three jazz orchestras perform swing and classics from jazz masters, inviting the audience to dance in this energetic concert.
High school jazz bands compete performing Duke Ellington and other big band classics for Jazz at Lincoln Center clinicians and professionals. Winners perform in the finale concert and advance to the competition’s next phase in New York.
This spectacular finale features the MSU’s Professors of Jazz, Jazz Orchestra I, the Outstanding High School Band of the Day, and special guest, award-winning baritone saxophonist Lauren Sevian.
Enjoy an afternoon of tuba and euphonium music, featuring solos, quartets, an 18-member ensemble, and a special Alumni performance, celebrating Professor Philip Sinder’s 43 years at MSU.
Three-day festival features swing dance, high school competition, and award-winning saxophonist Lauren Sevian.
Luther S. Allison and Liany Mateo return to campus for a show at Wharton Center.
Chance Huiet to take the lead in the studio next fall.
To the delight of Brahms fans, famed cellist releases new album of the composer’s sonatas.
Dudamel and the LA Phil premiere latest work by Ricardo Lorenz.
Devotion to excellence and the community drives the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. These Spartans are instrumental in helping the DSO flourish and distinguish itself from its peers.
Marks third year in a row MSU composers win this prestigious composition competition.
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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