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OnlineTuesday, October 20, 2026Symphony Band7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Bands
The Symphony Band presents a compelling program featuring the MSU Woodwind Artist-faculty in works by Andrew Blair, Johan de Meij, Richard Strauss, and David Maslanka.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2026Electro-Acoustic: Sonic Geography7:30 pmMusic Building RoomArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU composers Anthony T. Marasco and David Biedenbender present an evening of improvised music that blends acoustic instruments with electronic sound from Eichler Hall’s Ambisonic Theater.
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OnlineThursday, October 22, 2026Wind Symphony7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Bands
The Wind Symphony presents guest conductor Alfred Watkins and hornist Johanna Yarbrough in a dynamic program of classic and contemporary wind repertoire.
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OnlineFriday, October 23, 2026Symphony Orchestra, “Tales, Dreams, and Catchy Tunes”7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Orchestras
The MSU Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of vivid orchestral storytelling featuring Vivian Fung’s Earworms and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade.
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OnlineWednesday, October 28, 2026Trombone Colors7:30 pmFairchild TheatreArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU trombonist Kenneth Thompkins and guest artists explores the trombone’s expressive range with works by Ruth Gipps, Brian Nabors, Shawn Okpebholo, and more.
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Thursday, October 29, 2026Carillon Halloween Concert, “The Ringing 3”8:00 pmBeaumont TowerArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
Enjoy a Halloween tradition as Jon Lehrer and Alison Dobbins bring Beaumont Tower to life with haunting music and large-scale animated imagery.
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Monday, November 2, 2026French Connection7:30 pmFairchild TheatreJoanne and Bill Church West Circle Series
French Connection explores the elegance and innovation of French chamber music through works by influential composers.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026Percussion Ensemble7:30 pmFairchild TheatreMSU Small Ensembles
MSU’s Percussion Ensemble presents an engaging program of contemporary works, exploring a diverse palette of sounds and textures through inventive and varied instrumentation.
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Thursday, November 5, 2026African Diaspora Percussion Ensemble7:30 pmFairchild TheatreMSU Small Ensembles
Members of MSU’s percussion program perform traditional songs and rhythms from across the African Diaspora, including West Africa, the Congo, and Caribbean cultures.
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Friday, November 6, 2026Jazz Nonets with Leonard Clyde King, Jr., jazz drums7:30 pmFairchild TheatreThe Jazz Nonets Guest Artist Series
The Jazz Nonets welcome acclaimed Detroit drummer Leonard Clyde King Jr. for an evening celebrating the city’s rich jazz tradition.
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Sunday, November 8, 2026Spartan Spectacular3:00 pmWharton CenterMSU Bands
An MSU tradition since 1971, Spartan Spectacular unites the Wind Symphony and Spartan Marching Band in a thrilling surround-sound performance, featuring the MSU Drumline, Twirlers, Color Guard, and guest artists.
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Monday, November 9, 2026Brass Showcase7:30 pmMSU Alumni Memorial ChapelArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU brass artists present a showcase of solo and ensemble works highlighting the versatility and expressive range of the brass repertoire.
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OnlineThursday, November 12, 2026Mingzhe Wang, clarinet7:30 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU clarinetist Mingzhe Wang, joined by MSU artists, presents chamber works by Schumann and Kurtág.
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OnlineTuesday, November 17, 2026Viola Sonatas: Schumann and Brahms7:30 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU violist Eric Nowlin and pianist Eric Zuber perform expressive viola and piano works by Schumann and Brahms.
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Sunday, November 22, 2026Spartan Youth Wind Symphony and Wind Symphony3:00 pmWharton CenterMSU Bands
The Spartan Youth Wind Symphony and Wind Symphony present music by guest composer Steven Bryant alongside works by David Biedenbender and others.
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Monday, November 23, 2026Symphony Orchestra, “Fire and Flourish”7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Orchestras
he MSU Symphony Orchestra welcomes guest composer Steven Bryant and pianist Eric Zuber in a program featuring Bryant, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky.
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