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Zhou, Lam, and Mazone honored for outstanding achievements June 04, 2024
Continue readingCollege of Music receives three 2023-24 MSU All-University Awards.
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Stanislav Khristenko to join piano faculty at MSU May 14, 2024
Continue readingPianist is the newest addition to an esteemed group of keyboard educators.
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Stuart Chapman Hill joins MSU Music Education faculty May 03, 2024
Continue readingMulti-faceted educator combines serious inquiry with a sense of playfulness.
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Whitaker in new class of esteemed academy May 01, 2024
Continue readingMSU jazz professor, Detroit jazz icon elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
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Carmen Bradford joins MSU Jazz Studies Faculty April 15, 2024
Continue readingRenowned vocalist expands the excellence of award-winning program.
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Dease makes baritone sax debut March 06, 2024
Continue readingRenowned trombonist and educator returns to an instrument from his past.
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Investing in Excellence February 27, 2024
Continue readingMusic Faculty Helton, Rayl, and Sinder invest in programs and shape the future through endowments.
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Bridging Musical Excellence and Mentorship February 21, 2024
Continue readingDSO Principal Trombonist Kenneth Thompkins joins MSU Music faculty.
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Bringing passion and experience to the MSU harp studio December 01, 2023
Continue readingCheryl Losey Feder joins MSU Strings Area faculty.
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Four new Music projects awarded HARP Grants October 27, 2023
Continue readingFunding proves instrumental for faculty research and production of books and recordings.
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Confraternity conversation September 18, 2023
Continue readingListen as MSU musicologist discusses her book on notable podcast.
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A choir for everyone September 05, 2023
Continue readingSpreading the word to all Spartan Nation singers.
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Dr. Fox returns in new role July 07, 2023
Continue readingAlum will lead graduate studies and creative endeavors in the College of Music.
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Sedatole Honored with Beal Award May 18, 2023
Continue readingConductor earns top faculty award at MSU for distinguished contributions.
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Steadily strengthening strings March 30, 2023
Continue readingStudents benefit from having working musicians as MSU teachers.
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Jazz Ed at its best February 22, 2023
Continue readingDease award reflects high caliber of jazz studies faculty at MSU.
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Right at home February 08, 2023
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Clarinetists blossom at academy August 31, 2022
Continue readingMSU faculty member gathers students and world-class artists for intensive study and competition.
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Nurturing high aspirations August 29, 2022
Continue readingDr. Nermis Mieses takes the helm of the MSU oboe studio.
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Walter Blanding joins MSU Jazz faculty August 25, 2022
Continue readingPerformer, educator, and international artist brings decades of experience to the award-winning program.
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A magical experience for an MSU composer August 04, 2022
Continue readingDudamel and the LA Phil premiere latest work by Ricardo Lorenz.
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Expanding music theory May 24, 2022
Continue readingRichard Desinord to join MSU Music Theory faculty.
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Michael Kroth earns top faculty recognition from MSU April 24, 2022
Continue readingEsteemed MSU bassoonist and administrative leader named Beal Award winner.
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Eric Zuber to join MSU Piano faculty March 22, 2022
Continue readingYoung pianist and dedicated teacher fulfills a life-long dream.
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Bells will be ringing February 24, 2022
Continue readingNew artist to carry on a beloved campus tradition.
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Stanco joins Jazz Studies faculty October 13, 2021
Continue readingTrumpeter returns to alma mater, inspired by tradition of mentorship.
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MSU composers write for LA Phil August 30, 2021
Continue readingTeacher and student honored with opportunity to premier new works.
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In memory of Ray McLellan May 21, 2021
Continue readingMSU carillonneur and Music faculty member passed away April 30.
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Zhou Tian honored by distinguished residency January 29, 2021
Continue readingMSU faculty composer featured at inaugural festival at the Tianjin Juilliard School.
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Music and activism January 06, 2021
Continue readingHess receives grant to support social justice tools for music educators.
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Shedding light through art November 05, 2020
Continue readingGoeringer installation featured in Science Gallery Detroit exhibit.
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New Release from Suren Bagratuni October 13, 2020
Continue readingSongs From My Childhood
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MSU Artists Earn Two Latin Grammy Nominations October 13, 2020
Continue reading“King Mangoberry” release featuring the music of Ricardo Lorenz and performances by MSU Wind Symphony garners attention from Grammy academy.
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The Power of Music October 06, 2020
Continue readingChoral group bonds and brings joy to others.
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Elevating life through music October 06, 2020
Continue readingTasha Warren reflects on everyday freedoms after a study abroad experience.
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A student and friend remembers Dan Stolper June 23, 2020
Continue readingMusic alumna Gretchen Morse shares a heartfelt post.
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New orchestral leadership May 19, 2020
Continue readingWelcoming new directors in Fall 2020.
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Helping the music shine through April 28, 2020
Continue readingSuccess and the importance of giving back for Guy Yehuda.
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Honoring Our 2020 Graduates April 27, 2020
Continue readingSpecially arranged commencement video to premiere May 9, to acknowledge all music graduates.
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Zhou Tian Gift premieres to rave reviews February 17, 2020
Continue readingComposer's skill highlighted in New York Philharmonic performance.
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Sherman honored with Beal Award January 31, 2020
Continue readingUniversity award recognizises outstanding accomplishments.
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MSU Music Educators win MMEA awards January 02, 2020
Continue readingSalvador and Rothfeld honored as 2019 award recipients.
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More than angelic December 10, 2019
Continue readingMSU Harp Studio puts harpists on versatile career paths.
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Whitaker sets ambitious goal – and reaches it December 04, 2019
Continue readingJazz leader uses milestone birthday as motivation, pushing himself and inspiring students.
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The passing of Peter Lightfoot December 04, 2019
Continue readingRemembering fondly the former MSU voice professor.
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Richard Sherman recording inspired by picturesque British Isles September 19, 2019
Continue readingNew CD release pays homage to the old country.
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King Mangoberry August 30, 2019
Continue readingThe music of Ricardo Lorenz with MSU Wind Symphony conducted by Kevin L. Sedatole and guest artist Manuel Alejandro Rangle, maracas.
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MSU’s first family of saxophone July 31, 2019
Continue readingLulloff family enjoy a special father-son performance.
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Loving the jazz life at MSU July 31, 2019
Continue readingBusy Etienne Charles pauses to reflect on students and the MSU community.
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Yvonne Lam will join MSU Music faculty May 20, 2019
Continue readingViolinist, collaborator and educator of Eighth Blackbird fame becomes a Spartan.
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Dease receives professor of the year award May 14, 2019
Continue readingJazz professor honored by the Michigan Association of State Universities.
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Sullivan to join Music Theory faculty April 19, 2019
Continue readingMSU College of Music welcomes theorist and double bass performer.
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Salvador to join Music Education faculty April 19, 2019
Continue readingMSU College of Music welcomes leading educator and scholar.
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Berlinsky plays Paganini once again February 28, 2019
Continue readingArtist and teacher returns to his performance roots on tour.
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Michael Largey honored with Outstanding Faculty Award January 28, 2019
Continue readingEthnomusicologist earns highest faculty recognition from MSU.
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Word is getting out December 17, 2018
Continue readingJazz guitar studio generating success in competitions and the professional world.
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New Music Education Faculty Member hired June 13, 2018
Continue readingThe College of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Ryan D. Shaw.
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Professor of trombone recognized for excellence in teaching March 27, 2018
Continue readingAva Ordman receives top award from International Trombone Association.
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Etienne Charles shares NAACP Image Award March 27, 2018
Continue readingMusic faculty member recognized for his work on Somi's Petite Afrique.
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Golden to bring great energy and talent to MSU as newest Band faculty March 05, 2018
Continue readingSkilled conductor, music educator and band director will bring her artistry to the faculty of the College of Music.
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In Remembrance of James Niblock January 22, 2018
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Summer Master’s Program Offers Convenience and Range of Opportunities September 28, 2017
Continue readingMusic educators and conductors take classes for six weeks through MSU summer master's program.
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Iconic composer and MSU alumnus David Maslanka dies at 73 August 11, 2017
Continue readingCollege of Music plans special performances of his works for fall.
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Announcing the Director of the Spartan Marching Band June 19, 2017
Continue readingDavid Thornton has been named director of the SMB, effective June 14, 2017.
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The Role of Music Education Takes Center Stage March 23, 2017
Continue readingNew Directions conference puts MSU at the forefront of enacting social justice through music education.
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MSU Mentorship at the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Program March 02, 2017
Continue readingJazz Studies Professor Xavier Davis selected as mentor for prestigious jazz residency program.
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Voices Heard at ACDA February 22, 2017
Continue readingMSU Choral Program commands resounding presence at national conference.
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MMEA Music Educator of the Year Award February 13, 2017
Continue readingMSU Associate Professor of Music Education Judy Palac recognized for work in performing arts medicine.
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New Strings Faculty Member Hired February 13, 2017
Continue readingThe College of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin Brown.
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MSU Music Professor takes top honor from ITEA February 01, 2017
Continue readingPhilip Sinder recognized for teaching excellence by International Tuba Euphonium Association.
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New Music Theory Faculty Member Hired January 06, 2017
Continue readingMSU College of Music welcomes Cara Stroud and her expertise in new music.
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MSU Wind Symphony Selected for CBDNA Event December 20, 2016
Continue readingEnsemble under the direction of Professor of Music Kevin Sedatole to perform at prestigious collegiate band conference.
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Endowment Supports Program in Music Education December 13, 2016
Continue readingMSU Professor Emeritus John Kratus endows scholarship to support students who aspire to lead music education toward a more diverse and inclusive future.
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Musicking Equity: Enacting Social Justice through Music Education December 08, 2016
Continue readingNew Directions Conference to explore role of music education in activism.
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Cultural Event brings Composers, Ensembles from Around the World December 07, 2016
Continue readingMSU professor and chair of composition invited to attend inaugural festival of Asia Culture Center in South Korea.
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MSU College of Music on the Road October 13, 2016
Continue readingFaculty members travel far and wide, perform on stages around the nation, and world.
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Music Theory Instructor Brings Innovation September 23, 2016
Continue readingPatrick Johnson participates in yearlong MSU academy for instructional excellence
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Celebrating the Spectrum Program and Concerts August 31, 2016
Continue readingUnique program engages MSU community in week of teaching and scholarship for students with autism.
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Percussion CD Release Garners Rave Reviews August 22, 2016
Continue readingMSU's Gwen Dease explores solo marimba works of contemporary composer.
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Jazz Faculty Shares Influences of Caribbean Music With the Nation August 04, 2016
Continue readingEtienne Charles joins White House panel during Caribbean Heritage Month.
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College of Music Welcomes New Composition Area Faculty May 23, 2016
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MSU College of Music on the Road May 16, 2016
Continue readingFaculty members travel far and wide, perform on stages around the nation, and world.
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Saxophone Professor’s Commission Named Pulitzer Finalist April 29, 2016
Continue readingWork for Joseph Lulloff’s saxophone quartet earns composer Carter Pann high honor.
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New Voice Faculty Joins MSU March 11, 2016
Continue readingCollege of Music welcomes baritone Mark Rucker, appointed to the vocal arts area.
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New Event: Celebrating the Spectrum, A Festival of Music and Life March 10, 2016
Continue readingCollege of Music partners with MSU research consortium to explore autism and piano musicianship.
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New Piano Faculty Member Hired March 04, 2016
Continue readingThe College of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Margarita Shevchenko.
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New Woodwind Faculty Member Hired February 29, 2016
Continue readingThe College of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Mingzhe Wang.
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Arts and Cultural Exchange Celebrates 10 Years February 19, 2016
Continue readingCollege of Music invites community to join MSU's Year of China through opera and song.
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Piano Residency Brings Wealth of Talent and Perspective January 22, 2016
Continue readingThe MSU College of Music welcomes back Zhe Tang, world-renowned pianist and professor from the Shanghai Conservatory.
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MSU Composer Pays Tribute to Sondheim Works November 27, 2015
Continue readingRicardo Lorenz reimagines tunes for piano in critically acclaimed CD project.
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New Music Faculty Appointment November 18, 2015
Continue readingCollege of Music strengthens Chinese cultural exchange through new Shanghai connections.
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Music Education in Shanghai September 03, 2015
Continue readingMSU plays key role in scholarly exchange with Chinese institutions.
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Two New Voice Faculty Members Hired April 30, 2015
Continue readingThe College of Music is pleased to announce the appointments of: Jane Bunnell, mezzo soprano, and Marc Embree, bass-baritone.
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Music Faculty Lecture Brings Wave of Sounds April 22, 2015
Continue readingComposer connects music, math, science at annual science festival.
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Jazz Studies Faculty Member Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship April 10, 2015
Continue readingEtienne Charles earns distinguished fellowship to compose music.
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Kevin Bartig on Famous Russian Film Score February 23, 2015
Continue readingMSU musicologist invited to write book for Oxford Press general audience series.
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Advocacy for K-12 Arts Education February 12, 2015
Continue readingCollege of Music promotes vital role of music education in public schools.
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Two Faculty Members Vote in 2015 GRAMMY Awards February 08, 2015
Continue readingCollege of Music expertise represented in jazz and classical categories.
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Standout Trumpeter Brings Versatile Experience January 07, 2015
Continue readingMSU College of Music welcomes trumpet faculty member, Justin Emerich
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Composition Faculty Member Creates Score and More November 21, 2014
Continue readingNew documentary fosters collaborations across departments.