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alumni on the move

• OCB Founder Recalls MSU Music Origins April 03, 2015

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  Alumnus draws on experience to broaden reach of Opera Company of Brooklyn.

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• Alumni Form Contemporary Music and Dance Ensemble April 01, 2015

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  “ConTempus,” ensemble with MSU ties collaborates with Detroit art groups.

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• Inspiring and Heart-warming Work from Music Alumnus February 17, 2015

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  DMA graduate leads homeless choir at Dallas opera house, featured on NPR

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• Composition Alumnus Receives Fellowship to Aspen Music Festival January 22, 2015

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  Susan and Ford Schumann Center for Composition Studies hosts top international composers during festival.

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• Music Education Alumnus to Direct BGSU Marching Band January 22, 2015

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  Bowling Green State University announces Michael King as their new director of the Falcon Marching Band.

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faculty notes

• Two New Voice Faculty Members Hired April 30, 2015

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  The 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

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  Composer connects music, math, science at annual science festival.

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• Jazz Studies Faculty Member Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship April 10, 2015

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  Etienne Charles earns distinguished fellowship to compose music.

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• Kevin Bartig on Famous Russian Film Score February 23, 2015

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  MSU musicologist invited to write book for Oxford Press general audience series.

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• Advocacy for K-12 Arts Education February 12, 2015

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  College 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

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  College of Music expertise represented in jazz and classical categories.

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• Standout Trumpeter Brings Versatile Experience January 07, 2015

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  MSU College of Music welcomes trumpet faculty member, Justin Emerich

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feature topics

• Focusing on Music for Film May 08, 2015

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  College of Music directing new course in composing for motion pictures.

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• MSU Choral Program Resounds as National Leader March 16, 2015

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  There is a united voice of excellence sounding from the MSU Choral Program.

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• Announcing Commencement Speaker for Spring 2015 March 03, 2015

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  Acclaimed composer, entrepreneurial publisher, and music alumnus to share worldly perspective.

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• Video: Side by Side with the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra March 02, 2015

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  MSSO and MSU Symphony Orchestra students share the stage.

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• Inspiring and Heart-warming Work from Music Alumnus February 17, 2015

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  DMA graduate leads homeless choir at Dallas opera house, featured on NPR

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giving moves music

• New Series Has Early-Music Focus May 03, 2015

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  Donors create culture of giving through the power of concert sponsorships.

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• Program Support Brings Insight May 01, 2015

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  Endowment strengthens career opportunities and entrepreneurial programming.

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• Commemorating MSU’s Legendary Band Director April 30, 2015

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  Plaque dedication ceremony celebrates the life and career of Leonard Falcone.

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• Giving as a Team April 20, 2015

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  College of Music volunteer leadership group funds endowed scholarship.

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• Selma Hollander Establishes Eighth Endowment in the College of Music February 12, 2015

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  Lifetime of giving marked by the appreciation
  of the arts at MSU.

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• Scholarship Supports Study Abroad Experience January 20, 2015

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  Beall endowed scholarship brings studies to Italy through College of Music.

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message from the dean

• Message from the Dean: Spring 2015 v1 March 02, 2015

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  In praise of faculty.

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music in the news

• MSU Music in the NEWS, SP-15 vol.2 May 08, 2015

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  Faculty, students, and alumni of the MSU College of Music are featured in a variety of publications.

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• MSU Music in the News, SP-15 vol.1 March 03, 2015

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  Faculty, students, and alumni of the MSU College of Music are featured in a variety of publications.

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music on the road

• Faculty Members Engage with High School Students Across Nation April 01, 2015

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  Video interviews: Clinics, rehearsals, and performance with the Honor Band of America at the Music for All National Festival.

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• Professor of Violin Travels with London Philharmonic January 06, 2015

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  Artist-teacher Berlinsky brings lessons from the world stage to the MSU classroom.

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outreach in music

• Faculty Members Engage with High School Students Across Nation April 01, 2015

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  Video interviews: Clinics, rehearsals, and performance with the Honor Band of America at the Music for All National Festival.

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• Faculty Artists Engage Michigan Youth January 07, 2015

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  Spartan Wind Quintet offers lively outreach performance and Q&A with 7th – 12th grade students.

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student focus

• Focusing on Music for Film May 08, 2015

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  College of Music directing new course in composing for motion pictures.

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• 2015 Running Start Competition May 01, 2015

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  Video: Music students receive grants for entrepreneurial projects.

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• Outstanding Emerging Jazz Artist April 13, 2015

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  MSU Jazz Studies undergraduate participates in prestigious Jazz Ahead project.

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• Music and Poetry March 20, 2015

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  MSU student composers set words of local poets to music.

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• Video: Side by Side with the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra March 02, 2015

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  MSSO and MSU Symphony Orchestra students share the stage.

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• Oboe Studio Sweeps Audition Openings January 13, 2015

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  MSU oboists secure positions with Dearborn Symphony Orchestra.

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success stories

• Two MSU Saxophone Quartets Compete on National Stage, Earn Top Honors March 23, 2015

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  Auteur and Echo Quartets make rounds at major competions, including both at Fischoff.

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• Hoplite Quartet Travels to Spain for Competition March 16, 2015

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  Student trombone quartet makes the finals of prestigious international competition.

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• A Contender: Viola Student Competes in Prestigious Competition in Japan March 10, 2015

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  For Yury Ozhegov, there is only one way to prepare for competition, practice hard.

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• MSU Alumnus honored by MSBOA February 24, 2015

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  Teacher in East Lansing schools named orchestra teacher of the year.

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• William J. Beal Outstanding Faculty Award February 03, 2015

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  MSU Professor of Cello Suren Bagratuni recognized at annual MSU Awards ceremony.

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• MSU Spartan Jazz Trombones Awarded January 19, 2015

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  Ensemble nets first place in international competition.
   

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• Student Takes Top-Honors from Concert Artists Guild January 02, 2015

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  Award-winning trumpeter chooses MSU for graduate studies.

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visiting artists and scholars

• Jazz Guitar Visit Inspires Studio and Stages March 20, 2015

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  Peter Bernstein shares unique voice of jazz guitar through MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.

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• A Visit from Mezzo-Soprano Opera Star February 05, 2015

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  Susanne Mentzer mentors MSU students through three-day residency.

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• Bones Malone and MSU Jazz Trombones January 23, 2015

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  Celebrated trombonist comes back to campus on request of students.

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• A Visit from Shanghai Conservatory Pianist Zhe Tang January 22, 2015

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  College of Music paino area and famous pianist explore collaborative programs.

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• Member of Brooklyn Rider Visits College of Music January 16, 2015

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  Violin virtuoso Johnny Gandelsman performs for MSU campus community.

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• Renowned mezzo-soprano Susanne Mentzner holds residency January 14, 2015

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  Students gain invaluable advice, feedback from opera star.

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• Robin Eubanks, MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence January 02, 2015

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  Renowned jazz trombonist shared insights and inventions with MSU Jazz Studies and K-12 students in Michigan.

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Other Articles

• MSU Music in the NEWS, SP-15 vol.2 May 08, 2015

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  Faculty, students, and alumni of the MSU College of Music are featured in a variety of publications.

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