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Tuesday, November 24, 2026Symphony Band7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Bands
The Symphony Band presents a compelling program featuring works by Óscar Navarro, Steven Bryant, John Corigliano, Jessica Meyer, and more.
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OnlineMonday, November 30, 2026Trombone Ensembles7:30 pmFairchild TheatreMSU Small Ensembles
MSU’s Trombone Ensembles highlight the versatility of the instrument through a program of original compositions and transcriptions, featuring the unique sounds of all-trombone instrumentation.
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Thursday, December 3, 2026Piano Duo: Elegant Transcriptions7:30 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU pianist Stanislav Khristenko and guest pianist Martin Labazevitch present colorful two-piano arrangements of works by Chopin, Debussy, Satie, and Ravel.
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Sunday, December 6, 2026Jazz Orchestras with Andrew Martin, jazz trombone3:00 pmFairchild TheatreMSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence
The MSU Jazz Orchestras welcome acclaimed trombonist Andrew Martin for an afternoon of exceptional big band jazz.
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Sunday, December 6, 2026Sensory Friendly Spartan Concert3:00 pmOtherMSU Small Ensembles
All are welcome to this sensory-friendly chamber concert featuring interactive music-making, flexible audience participation, and an inclusive environment for all.
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OnlineSunday, December 6, 2026Chamber Music Showcase Concert7:00 pmCook Recital HallMSU Small Ensembles
Enjoy an evening of chamber music performed by select MSU student ensembles, featuring a range of classical and contemporary works.
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Wednesday, December 9, 2026Concert Orchestra, “American Portraits”7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Orchestras
Featuring Grammy Award–winning and MSU jazz vocalist Carmen Bradford, the Concert Orchestra presents American Portraits, a program celebrating the breadth of American musical expression.
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Thursday, December 10, 2026Concert Band and Campus Band7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Bands
The Concert Band and Campus Band perform a vibrant program of wind music by Ron Nelson, Steve Danyew, John Philip Sousa, Steven Bryant, and more.
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Sunday, December 13, 2026A Jazzy Little Christmas7:00 pmFairchild TheatreMSUFCU Showcase Series
Get into the holiday spirit with the MSU Professors of Jazz in their cherished annual concert of seasonal favorites and inventive jazz arrangements.
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OnlineThursday, January 21, 2027Saxophone Transitions7:30 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU saxophonist Joseph Lulloff, joined by guest composer Mischa Zupko and pianist Yu-Lien The, performs works showcasing the saxophone and piano repertoire.
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Saturday, January 23, 2027Honors Competition1:00 pmCook Recital Hall
This annual event showcases a select group of student musicians across a range of disciplines, where they present diverse repertoire to a panel of judges to compete for a chance to solo with MSU’s top ensembles.
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OnlineSunday, January 24, 2027Beethoven’s Piano Sonatas, Part 63:00 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
Pianist Young Hyun Cho continues her Beethoven sonata cycle with Nos. 19–23, including the Waldstein and Appassionata.
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Monday, January 25, 2027Happy Birthday, Mozart!7:30 pmFairchild TheatreJoanne and Bill Church West Circle Series
Celebrate Mozart’s 271st birthday with an evening of beloved chamber works, festive spirit, and the tradition of birthday cookies.
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OnlineFriday, January 29, 2027Avate-Garde Piano: Shannon Wettstein7:30 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
Shannon Wettstein presents contemporary piano works by Italian composers alongside world premieres by MSU student composers.
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Sunday, January 31, 2027Winter’s Light: Johanna Yarbrough, horn3:00 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU horn professor Johanna Yarbrough makes her debut recital with a program exploring themes of winter, darkness, and light.
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OnlineTuesday, February 2, 2027Trombones at the Movies featuring guest artist Jim Nova7:30 pmFairchild TheatreArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
Guest artist Jim Nova joins the MSU Trombone Ensemble for an evening of John Williams film scores and cinematic favorites.
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