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Zhou, Lam, and Mazone honored for outstanding achievements June 04, 2024
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College of Music receives three 2023-24 MSU All-University Awards. Individual award signals program strength May 13, 2024
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Master’s Music student wins historic award for best presentation at national conference.Music Commencement, Spring 2024 April 27, 2024
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Embedded Counselor begins work in Music and Arts & Letters February 05, 2024
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On-site availability of counseling strengthens health and wellness in the community.The power of music and travel September 12, 2023
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A Music graduate voice from Luke Haight.Setting the standard in the SMB September 05, 2023
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Music Education students lead the Spartan Marching Band as drum majors.It’s ok to walk away, but never say never May 18, 2023
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Henry Dorn’s difficult journey and the people that got him through.Springboard to success March 16, 2023
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Duo wins college competition and has sights set on the future.Where music and entrepreneurship meet February 03, 2023
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~Nois visits as Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence.
Clarinetists blossom at academy August 31, 2022
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MSU faculty member gathers students and world-class artists for intensive study and competition.Victory, with class May 12, 2022
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With modesty and credit to others, MSU jazz guitarist Ben Turner wins two national competitions.Champions! April 22, 2022
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MSU Jazz Studies wins national Jack Rudin Collegiate Jazz Championship.Music Education duo takes top prize April 05, 2022
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Running Start Competition winners create sustainable program for community good. Patience pays off February 10, 2022
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Student saxophonist recreates award-winning performance with U.S. Army Field Band.
Midori on campus September 22, 2021
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Visionary violinist to be in-person for the Dorothy DeLay MasterClass Series.New partnership gives extra oomph to festival September 21, 2021
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MSU alumnus creates performance opportunities for music students.Green earns entrepreneurial honor September 08, 2021
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Grandstand Music Festival founder named Kaufman Family Scholar.Standing against modern slavery August 05, 2021
Continue readingMSU grad student uses the power of music to help end human trafficking.Building careers, forging paths June 18, 2021
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College of Music master’s students fortify business savvy with new graduate certificate.Chamber Music on the rise June 18, 2021
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Sax quartet success signals evolution of program.Putting talent to the test April 27, 2021
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Three MSU Vocal Arts students honored in prestigious opera competition.Success is more than a theory April 23, 2021
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Music Theory’s unique approach results in 100% placement and satisfaction.A celebration of diverse choral communities March 26, 2021
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Spartans bring a deep bench of talent to national choral conference.2021 Running Start Competition March 15, 2021
Continue readingWinning projects include focus on accessibility and equity.Music you can touch March 15, 2021
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Spartan pianist developing tactile music system to help non-sighted musicians and marginalized populations.Joy in the face of injustice March 10, 2021
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Snyder earns Performance Art Award at MSU Social Justice Arts Festival.Global Spartans in Music event inspires joy and pride February 12, 2021
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The virtual event featured exclusive performances from alumni musicians.Chamber Music competition showcases top MSU talent January 21, 2021
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Singing her praises January 08, 2021
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MSU Music Education grad student honored on The View.MSU College of Music welcomes Damien Sneed January 01, 2021
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Famed alumna inspires new series January 01, 2021
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Virtual master class series honors revered violin teacher and MSU alumna Dorothy DeLay.High-tech solutions January 01, 2021
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Music Theory faculty team up to take on virtual teaching.Masked and singing in a MSU parking garage October 15, 2020
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College of Music finds creative solutions to distanced learningMSU Artists Earn Two Latin Grammy Nominations October 13, 2020
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“King Mangoberry” release featuring the music of Ricardo Lorenz and performances by MSU Wind Symphony garners attention from Grammy academy.The Power of Music October 06, 2020
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Quaranteams help burst the COVID bubble September 15, 2020
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Music students overcome constraints to collaborate and create.Tubist’s low notes take high honors September 09, 2020
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McWilliams finishes first in student division of Leonard Falcone competition.A special message College of Music international students July 08, 2020
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Continue readingFunds help grad students with professional development.A letter to College of Music students June 02, 2020
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This letter was e-mailed to all College of Music students on June 2, 2020.
Commencement: Class of 2020 May 11, 2020
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MSU College of Music Virtual Commencement.Sure, we’d be glad to May 03, 2020
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West Michigan Piano steps up to help studentsHonoring Our 2020 Graduates April 27, 2020
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Specially arranged commencement video to premiere May 9, to acknowledge all music graduates.Music as a sanctuary April 15, 2020
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Choral conducting student bonds youth choirs with healing power of music.Going beyond the book April 02, 2020
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Music Education students build teaching skills through outreach.Tubist takes top prize April 01, 2020
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Running Start Competition winner commissions composers of color.Building networks and confidence February 17, 2020
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College of Music enriches student experience through professional development.Lloyd earns Excellence in Teaching Citation January 30, 2020
Continue readingMSU Jazz ranks 3rd in nation in prestigious Jazz at Lincoln Center competition January 22, 2020
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Four student musicians recognized for outstanding performances.Music and healing December 04, 2019
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Three vocalists discover the effect of music on the human experience.This is Running Start December 04, 2019
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Director Christine Beamer reveals the many advantages of our career preparation and entrepreneurship program.Color Me Music: Alliance for Students of Color April 29, 2019
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Student group focuses on diversity and inclusion in Music.“I Have a Voice” April 26, 2019
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MSU Women's Ensemble performs empowering new song.Creating art inspired by music April 24, 2019
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Flutist invites audiences to connect with the classics in a new way.Amy Lewis wins emerging leader award April 24, 2019
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Doctoral student blends activism and music education.Driven by purpose April 19, 2019
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Doctoral student reports for duty as member of United States Marine band.Getting it down February 28, 2019
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Adding lab to required course helps students with music theory fundamentals.Pitching ideas, finding support February 28, 2019
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Running Start Competition builds community among entrepreneurial artists.Material worlds December 13, 2018
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Doctoral candidate receives Fulbright-Hays award to research instrument making in Ghana.“The best decision I’ve ever made.” October 16, 2018
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Senior Jordyn Davis is branching out as a composer and jazz musician.Marek wins prestigious leadership award October 16, 2018
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Music Education student youngest to earn top award from USRowing.Moreau pursues parallel paths in music and physics July 12, 2018
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Honors College undergraduate wins Goldwater while also studying piano.Trumpet student excels in classical performance May 30, 2018
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Gause earns multiple fellowships, seats in prominent orchestras.Jazz trombone senior continues artistic climb April 23, 2018
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Drew Kilpela wins national award.Music students get a running start on their entrepreneurial ideas March 28, 2018
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Live Pitch event reveals pilot programs, new products and new musicWhen musicians take risks – and end up winning awards March 21, 2018
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MSU Saxophone students capture top honors in noted competitions.Mock conference preps music theory grad students for presentations February 02, 2018
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Four students will make 10 professional presentations this spring.Music, Culture and Weather Converge at Spartan Stadium November 30, 2017
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Persistent MSU Spartan Marching Band steps up and stands out in Africa halftime show.Career Readiness Initiative Gets a Major Boost November 30, 2017
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MSUFCU awards $750,000 to Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence Program.Music Study Program in Ireland Takes Root November 20, 2017
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Program from the MSU Office for Education Abroad partners with the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin.Percussion Ensemble Garners Top Honors November 17, 2017
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MSU Percussion students chosen to perform at prominent convention.Summer Master’s Program Offers Convenience and Range of Opportunities September 28, 2017
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Music educators and conductors take classes for six weeks through MSU summer master's program.Music Student Honored with Featherstone and Sudler Prizes May 08, 2017
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Graduating senior Bronwen McVeiogh takes MSU's top awards for high achievement.Alternative Spring Break with Research May 08, 2017
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Students broaden cultural understanding through immersive field experience. Betty Carter Jazz Ahead Connections April 06, 2017
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Markus Howell joins growing number of Spartans associated with prestigious jazz mentorship program.Diverse Expression Fills Award-winning Compositions March 30, 2017
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Grad students recognized for works that address cultural coexistence, challenges.Student Composer’s Work Crosses Frontiers February 15, 2017
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Opera by College of Music master's student selected for acclaimed Fort Worth new works series.Composition Undergrad Wins National Grant February 09, 2017
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Christian Kolo’s work recognized for young and emerging wind band composers.2017 Running Start Competition Winners February 08, 2017
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Four winners selected from creative live pitch presentations to audience and panel.MSU Shines Bronze at Major Competition January 31, 2017
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Doctoral student chamber duo garners high praise for innovative style.Symbiosis in Music January 24, 2017
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Doctoral seminar in musicology fosters community engagement projects for music students.Conducting Student Embraces Leadership Roles January 18, 2017
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Awards, recognition and conducting opportunity shape Mathew Forte’s identity and passion for teaching.Connecting People and Places with Classical Music November 11, 2016
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MSU College of Music student brings Michigan-centric chamber music series to local venues.Percussion student takes honors across the globe September 29, 2016
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MSU grad student channels creativity, garners recognition through percussion instruments.Student Composed Song Prompts Video and Ambitions August 16, 2016
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College of Music Jazz Studies student takes 2016 Opportunity Detroit People's Choice Award.MSU Presence at the Traverse City Film Festival August 04, 2016
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Music Composition students write score for full-length feature film.Students Inspire Youth through Residency August 02, 2016
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Musicians explore new venues and possibilities with educational engagementNew Lecture Series Offers Unique Perspectives April 08, 2016
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First year of student-run Women in Music Lecture Series sets the stage for yearly event.Running Start Lineup Helps Broaden Students’ Perspective March 04, 2016
Continue readingVisiting artists spark conversations, share wisdom on entrepreneurship with MSU College of Music students.Announcing 2016 Running Start Competition Winners February 25, 2016
Continue readingEntrepreneurial students from the College of Music pitch to a panel of judges, their peers, and area advocates for business and the arts.MSU Honors Music Student for Excellence in Diversity February 09, 2016
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Doctoral student recognized for work promoting inclusive environments in music education.MSU Honors and Exhibits Music Student’s Research February 02, 2016
Continue readingCollege of Music undergrad recognized for complex exploration of music and gender.Tubist Earns Position with Civic Orchestra of Chicago January 22, 2016
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MSU undergraduate musician enjoys opportunity to play on the professional circuit.Students Impress at NAfME November 03, 2015
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MSU’s Music Education area strongly represented at prestigious conference for K-12 music educators.Cintas Foundation Awards MSU October 26, 2015
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Composition student receives prestigious fellowship in support of Cuban artists.Consuming Arts Project Exhibits Music and Food October 01, 2015
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MSU College of Music student forges connections with local food movement through artistic event.High-tech Facelift for Learning August 30, 2015
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Students “get real” in newly transformed classroom in College of Music.Two Students Collaborate with U.S. Marine Band August 01, 2015
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College of Music composer and conductor get opportunity to work with U.S. President’s top wind ensemble.313 Choices August 01, 2015
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MSU student composers score student film premiered at TC Film Festival.Focusing on Music for Film May 08, 2015
