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Tuesday, September 15, 2026Ensemble Affect: Colonial Baroque7:30 pmFairchild TheatreTaylor Johnston Early Music Series
Ensemble Affect explores America’s colonial musical heritage in a program celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Monday, September 21, 2026Musique 21: Atmospheres7:30 pmFairchild TheatreMusique 21
Musique 21 presents an evening of contemporary works exploring ethereal sound worlds, shifting sonic colors, and innovative instrumental combinations.
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Sunday, September 27, 2026Americana: Gay Nineties, Vaudeville, and Musical Theatre3:00 pmFairchild TheatreArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU vocalists Anne Nispel and Harlan Jennings, with pianist Elden Little, celebrate the Gay Nineties, vaudeville, musical theatre, and La belle époque.
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Monday, September 28, 2026Spotlight: Broadway’s Leading Ladies7:30 pmFairchild TheatreArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
Soprano Melanie Helton and pianist Derek Polischuk celebrate Broadway’s legendary leading ladies with selections from beloved classic musicals.
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Friday, October 2, 2026Voices of Latin America: Juan Riveros, harp7:30 pmFairchild TheatreArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
Juan Riveros, joined by musicians from the Flint Symphony Orchestra, performs a vibrant program celebrating the music of Latin America.
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Monday, October 5, 20261776 – 2026: Celebrating 250 years of American Music7:30 pmFairchild TheatreJoanne and Bill Church West Circle Series
Celebrate 250 years of American music in a program highlighting the diversity, creativity, and enduring spirit of the nation’s composers.
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026Les Délices: Bach’s Musical Offering7:30 pmFairchild TheatreTaylor Johnston Early Music Series
Experience the brilliance of J.S. Bach’s Musical Offering, where intricate counterpoint unfolds through a rich palette of instrumental colors.
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Sunday, October 11, 2026Jazz Orchestras with Ed Cherry, jazz guitar3:00 pmFairchild TheatreMSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence
The MSU Jazz Orchestras welcome acclaimed guitarist Ed Cherry, whose expressive artistry has shaped decades of modern jazz.
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Monday, October 12, 2026Woodward String Quartet7:30 pmFairchild TheatreKen and Sandy Beall Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival
The Woodward String Quartet presents an evening of chamber music showcasing the depth and beauty of the string quartet repertoire.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026h2 Quartet: 20th Anniversary Homecoming7:30 pmFairchild TheatreArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
Celebrate h2’s 20th anniversary as the award-winning MSU alumni saxophone quartet returns with a program spanning classical, contemporary, and jazz.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026Journey to Armenia7:30 pmFairchild TheatreKen and Sandy Beall Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival
Explore the rich musical heritage of Armenia in a chamber program featuring Armenian composers and internationally acclaimed guest artists.
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Monday, October 19, 2026Musique 21: Echoes and Transformations7:30 pmFairchild TheatreMusique 21
Musique 21 presents an evening of contemporary music exploring themes of memory, transformation, landscape, and time.
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Wednesday, 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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Saturday, October 31, 2026State Singers and University Chorale7:30 pmFairchild TheatreMSU Choirs
State Singers and University Chorale present a program exploring home, belonging, and musical traditions spanning centuries.
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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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