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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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Friday, November 13, 2026Transfigurations7:30 pmMurray HallArtist-faculty and Guest Recital Series
Inspired by Han Kang’s The Vegetarian, the Lisa Sung Ensemble presents an immersive performance blending music, spoken word, and movement.
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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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Wednesday, November 18, 2026Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers7:00 pmFairchild TheatreWorthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season
MSU presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta The Gondoliers, a lively tale of romance, mistaken identities, and comic royal intrigue.
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Thursday, November 19, 2026Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers7:00 pmFairchild TheatreWorthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season
MSU presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta The Gondoliers, a lively tale of romance, mistaken identities, and comic royal intrigue.
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Saturday, November 21, 2026Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers7:00 pmFairchild TheatreWorthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season
MSU presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta The Gondoliers, a lively tale of romance, mistaken identities, and comic royal intrigue.
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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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Sunday, November 22, 2026Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Gondoliers3:00 pmFairchild TheatreWorthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season
MSU presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s beloved operetta The Gondoliers, a lively tale of romance, mistaken identities, and comic royal intrigue.
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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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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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