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    Sō Percussion Chamber Music Visit

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    Branford Marsalis Visit

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    Shodekah Class Visit

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    Sō Percussion Composition Reading

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    Westerlies Residency

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    ~Nois Residency

    Running Start Program

    Music is more than a passion—it’s a profession. Running Start is MSU’s multi-disciplinary program that helps equip students for work in today's music industry. Running Start prepares students to creatively channel their passions into vibrant careers by providing:

    • individual career coaching
    • events and workshops
    • courses
    • entrepreneurial opportunities
    • performance opportunities 
    • engagement with faculty and alumni
    • online resources for internships, jobs, auditions, and more

    Check out our LinkTree for upcoming events, workshops, and career develpment opportunities here:
    https://linktr.ee/MSURunningStart

    Browse navigation under Running Start at left to learn more.

    The Running Start Program is supported by Dortha J. and John D. Withrow Career Building Endowment in the College of Music and the MSU Federal Credit Union Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence Endowment. Special thanks to the MSU Federal Credit Union for their support of other Running Start programs, including the Running Start Competition and Ed Engagement Residency. 

    Follow us on social media!

    Facebook: @MSUrunningstart
    Instagram: @msurunningstart