Giving Opportunities

Health and wellness initiatives at the College of Music create greater awareness and foster a culture of health and wellness. These contributions help build resilience, improve physical and mental well-being, and develop life-enhancing skills.

Make a gift to support Health and Wellness

The College’s Career Services Running Start program is a game-changer for students looking to turn their passions into successful careers. The program offers personalized career coaching, connects students with alumni and faculty, and provides online resources for internships, job opportunities, auditions, and more. Moreover, Running Start expands students’ knowledge of marketing, finance, and non-profit management.

Make a gift to support Running Start

Through professional residencies with world-renowned artists, prize-winning groups in top competitions, student residencies, educational initiatives, and entrepreneurial and community engagement, MSU Chamber Music maintains a vibrant and relevant presence in today’s musical culture.

Make a gift to support Chamber Music

Guest artists provide an opportunity for College of Music students to learn from experts in their fields and broaden their depth of experience beyond regular coursework.

Make a gift to support Guest Artist Residencies

MSU Bands annually engages more than 750 music and non-music majors and youth. Private gifts provide talented graduate students with hands-on experience through assistantships and funding to commission new music.

Make a gift to support MSU Bands

MSU Choirs are a touchstone of campus life, supporting students majoring in degrees across campus and the College of Music. Private support helps the MSU choral program as a global land grant university program by underwriting graduate student support and commissioning.

Make a gift to support MSU Choirs

Learn more about the diverse orchestral offerings at Michigan State University, where student ensembles present a mix of classical staples and modern compositions. 

Make a gift to support MSU Orchestras

Jazz Studies students enjoy various performance opportunities. Private gifts provide talented students with scholarships, guest artist residencies, and commissions.

Join the Jazz Club

MSU Opera Theatre is an award-winning opera program that provides a vital training ground for vocal arts students to build their skills and performance experiences, preparing them for apprentice programs and careers in opera. Private gifts encourage student success and enhance placemaking in the region by sustaining high-quality performances showcasing a unique blend of singing, acting, dance, and theatrical arts.

Join the Opera Society

The 300-member Spartan Marching Band is one of the most recognized student organizations in the MSU community. Gifts to the SMB support the band’s activities, from instrument costs and uniforms to travel expenses and instruction. For more information on supporting the Spartan Marching Band, visit www.spartanmarchingband.com/giving.