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Thursday, February 18, 2027Concert Band and Campus Band7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Bands
The Concert Band and Campus Band join forces for an evening of wind repertoire featuring works by Halvorsen, Grundman, Markowski, and Valencia.
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Friday, February 19, 2027~Nois Saxophone Quartet7:30 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
Chicago-based saxophone quartet ~Nois presents a dynamic program of contemporary works, known for its charismatic energy and commitment to championing new music.
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Sunday, February 21, 2027Live Pitch: 2027 Running Start Competition1:00 pmMurray HallMusic Student Presentation
Music students pitch innovative business ideas in this live entrepreneurship competition, culminating with juror feedback and funding awards.
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Sunday, February 21, 2027This Little Light of Mine3:00 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU baritone Mark Rucker and pianist Sadie Rucker present a program of art song and spirituals, highlighting works by composers of color.
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Friday, February 26, 2027MSU Professors of Jazz7:30 pmMurray HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU’s jazz faculty performs standards, original works, and inventive arrangements in this annual celebration of jazz artistry.
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Sunday, February 28, 2027Whirlwind7:00 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU woodwind faculty present a dynamic program showcasing the versatility of flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone.
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Tuesday, March 2, 2027Cappella Pratensis and Piffaro: A Mass for Manila7:30 pmFairchild TheatreTaylor Johnston Early Music Series
Cappella Pratensis and Piffaro return to MSU with a Renaissance performance of Francisco Guerrero’s Missa Sancta et immaculata virginitas.
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OnlineWednesday, March 3, 2027New Works for Low Brass7:30 pmFairchild TheatreArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU tubist Chance Huiet and guest artists present a jazz-inspired program showcasing the character of the low brass repertoire.
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Wednesday, March 3, 2027Concert Orchestra, “Jazz Collaborations”7:30 pmWharton CenterMSU Orchestras
The Concert Orchestra joins the MSU Jazz Ensembles for an evening celebrating the vibrant connections between jazz and orchestral music.
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Thursday, March 4, 2027Bass Clarinet Perspectives: Tasha Warren7:30 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU clarinetist Tasha Warren and guest artists present a program of contemporary works for clarinet and bass clarinet.
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Monday, March 15, 2027After Couperin7:30 pmFairchild TheatreArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
MSU artists Nermis Mieses, Michael Kroth, and Xavier Suárez explore François Couperin’s musical legacy through works by Couperin, Ravel, and Strauss.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2027Dance Suite7:30 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
Journey through Europe’s musical traditions as Stanislav Khristenko performs dance-inspired piano works from Poland, Spain, and beyond.
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Wednesday, March 17, 2027The Cello: A Journey Through Time7:30 pmCook Recital HallArtist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series
Journey through the history of the cello with MSU artist Suren Bagratuni in an evening of solo repertoire.
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Thursday, March 18, 2027Jazz Nonets with John Patitucci, jazz bass7:30 pmMurray HallMSU Jazz Spectacular Series
The Jazz Nonets welcome legendary bassist John Patitucci for an evening showcasing the artistry and versatility of contemporary jazz.
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Friday, March 19, 2027Jazz Orchestras and Voice Swing Dance7:30 pmMusic Building RoomMSU Jazz Spectacular Series
Join the MSU Jazz Orchestras and jazz voice students for an evening of timeless swing, classic big band charts, and dancing.
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Saturday, March 20, 2027Jazz at Lincoln Center: Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Regional Competition8:00 amFairchild TheatreMSU Jazz Spectacular Series
Top high school bands from across the region gather for a full day of performance and competition, presenting works by Duke Ellington and other legends before a panel of Jazz at Lincoln Center clinicians and professional jazz artists.
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