The Billman Music Pavilion

  • The Music Building entrance with the new Billman Music Pavilion, named in recognition of lead donor Dr. James K. Billman, Jr.
    The Music Building entrance with the new Billman Music Pavilion, named in recognition of lead donor Dr. James K. Billman, Jr.
  • The MSU Jazz Studies Program now has a premier rehearsal and performance facility, thanks to Craig and Lisa Murray's generous gift.
    The MSU Jazz Studies Program now has a premier rehearsal and performance facility, thanks to Craig and Lisa Murray's generous gift.
  • Ed and Wanda Eichler's support is recognized in Eichler Hall, a rehearsal space that is home to a future ambisonics speaker system.
    Ed and Wanda Eichler's support is recognized in Eichler Hall, a rehearsal space that is home to a future ambisonics speaker system.
  • The Stanley Hollander Vocal Arts Hall for Choral/Opera and Student Recitals is a completely transformed Room 120.
    The Stanley Hollander Vocal Arts Hall for Choral/Opera and Student Recitals is a completely transformed Room 120.
  • The Percussion Area has a new 870 sq ft. two-story rehearsal hall, thanks to Marcella Gast Schalon.
    The Percussion Area has a new 870 sq ft. two-story rehearsal hall, thanks to Marcella Gast Schalon.
  • Byron and Dolores Cook's contributions brought the main floor of the Billman Music Pavilion to life.
    Byron and Dolores Cook's contributions brought the main floor of the Billman Music Pavilion to life.
  • For the first time, the College of Music will has a courtyard for events and networking, thanks to support from Drs. Lou A. and Roy J. Simon.
    For the first time, the College of Music will has a courtyard for events and networking, thanks to support from Drs. Lou A. and Roy J. Simon.
  • Thanks to the generosity of Dick and Ruth Charles, networking and event space are further enhanced by a spacious atrium.
    Thanks to the generosity of Dick and Ruth Charles, networking and event space are further enhanced by a spacious atrium.
  • The Brough Student Lounge offers a much-needed gathering space for students, thanks to Glen Brough and April Clobes.
    The Brough Student Lounge offers a much-needed gathering space for students, thanks to Glen Brough and April Clobes.
  • Large Rehearsal Hall can fit up to 94 musicians in an orchestra setting.
    Large Rehearsal Hall can fit up to 94 musicians in an orchestra setting.
 


MSU's Billman Music Pavilion: A New Era Begins

Watch the 2021 video about this state-of-the-art facility and the official dedication. See the full article and photos from the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Music Pavilion Increases facility by more than 40%

The Billman Music Pavilion adds 37,000 square feet of new space to the existing Music Building and with renovations to an additional 8,500 square feet in the Music and Music Practice buildings. Many individuals have collectively worked very hard toward a long-term incremental facilities improvement plan that will serve students, faculty, staff, and the broader community well into the future. We have realized a new Cook Recital Hall, renovated Fairchild Theatre, and now the Billman Music Pavilion and renovated spaces will enhance student learning with advanced acoustical engineering and custom designed spaces within a climate-controlled environment. The $41.5 million project set a goal of $17.5 million privately raised dollars. Generous donors met the need, and a total of $17.8 million was raised. The remainder was provided by the University.
 

The College of Music wishes to thank to all those who played key roles in leading this ambitious project to a successful conclusion.

Lead and Major Donors

James K. Billman, Jr., M.D.
Craig and Lisa Murray, Jessie, Courtney and Becca
Byron and Dolores Cook
Selma and Stanley Hollander
Dick and Ruth Charles
Edwin H. Eichler and Wanda Hayes Eichler
Marcella Gast Schalon

Drs. Lou A. and Roy J. Simon
J. Robert Houston III and Eileen G. Houston
Merritt and Candy Lutz
Donald F. Koch, Ph.D. and Barbara J. Sawyer-Koch, M.P.A.
Ken and Sandy Beall
Hari Kern and Ralph R. Edminster, M.D.
Randolph Cowen and Phyllis Green
Barbara Dixon
Patrick and Victoria McPharlin and Family
Ronald J. and Helen M. Priest
MSU Federal Credit Union

William and Jan Simpson
Kenneth G. and Ann M. Bloomquist
April Clobes and Glen Brough
Jewell Family
Joseph and Jeanne Maguire
Beth E. Muelder
Tom and Denise Frieder Carr
Martha A. Scharchburg
Jim and Pat Clay
James Forger and Deborah Moriarty
Christman Company
Governor John and Michelle Engler
Nancy Trithart Faber
Robert R. and JoAnne K. Gulliver
Kenneth L. and Marla Beth Knas
Sandy and Bill Mason
Charles and Constance McCallum
Paul E. and Margaret A. Mistele
Gayle and Marlene Gardner
James Pingree Nelson Honoring Violin Maker Tim Jansma
Chuck and Philippa Webb
Ken and Carole Yerrick

Robert and Catherine Barna
Dale L. and Helen R. Bartlett
Alena Fabian, M.D.
Carol and Ron Horowitz
Christopher and JoAnne Miller
Steven H. Noll
David C. Rayl and Joel E. Maurer
Barbara E. Wagner
Walter and Elsa Verdehr
Joanne and Bill Church
Thomas and Catherine Luccock
Tammy and Archie Hoebecke
Jeffrey S. Clark
Professor Pam Fraker and Mary Davison, R.N.
Leon and Linda Gregorian
John, Ann Marie and Abby Lindley
Rhonda Buckley-Bishop and Kelley Bishop
Rebecca Detrich Surian and Christopher Surian
June Youatt and Charley Ballard
Konrad and Suzette Hittner
Michael and Patricia Kroth
Richard and Lynne Fracker
Sumner and Irene Bagby
Professor David E. and Rebecca Adams Blair
Donald A. and Lavonne C. Bomeli
Marc Embree and Jane Bunnell
Tom and Wilma Kehler
Joe and Janet Lulloff
Kevin L. Sedatole
Professor Suren Bagratuni
Ralph and Albertine Votapek
Rodney and Cookey Whitaker
John and Carole Whitwell
Gregory and Pamela J. Zbasnik
Catherine J. Reinlein
John and Gretchen Forsyth
Michael and Paula Koppisch
Judith Stoddart and A.C. Goodson
Ron and Mary Lee Sakowski
John and Nancy DiBiaggio

This list represents donors of $10,000 and more. In addition, are grateful for the generous contributions of many others who supported this project. We could not have done it without you.

MSU College of Music Naional Leadership Council 

Kenneth Beall
James K. Billman, Jr., M.D.
Joanne S. Church
April M. Clobes
Trustee Emeritus Dolores M. Cook
Edwin H. Eichler
Wanda J. Hayes Eichler
Barbara A. Given, Ph.D.
C. William Given, Ph.D.
Howard J. Gourwitz
Bonnie A. Larson
Merritt M. Lutz
Clare S. Mackey
Patrick M. McPharlin
Craig R. Murray
Steven H. Noll
Roy J. Simon, Ph.D.

National Leadership Council Members Emeriti

William David Brohn
Kurt Burmeister
Ruth J. Charles
Thomas H. Cobb
Byron J. Cook
Douglas F. Jewell
M. Cecil Mackey Jr., Ph.D.
Dortha J. Withrow
John D. Withrow

MSU College of Music Committee Representatives

Alexis Bacon
Suren Bagratuni
David Biedenbender
Steve Boughton
Michael Callahan
Gwendolyn Dease
Jan Eberle
James Forger
Richard Fracker
Lyn Goeringer
Melanie Helton
Michael Kroth
Mary Lapprand
Ricardo Lorenz
Deborah Moriarty
Kenneth Prouty
David Rayl
Chuck Roberts
Mitchell Robinson
Kevin Sedatole
Jen Shangraw
Philip Sinder
Mark Sullivan
Zhou Tian
Rodney Whitaker

Design, Plan and Build

TMP Architecture:
Tim Casai, Beth Adams, Danielle O’Neal, Bob Farley, Laura Casai

Bora Architects:
Stephen Weeks, Brad Demby, Laura Krueger

Kirkegaard Associates:
Joseph Myers, Joanne Chang, Polyana Frangetto, Anthony Shou, Tom Bukovac

Christman Construction:
Jay Smith, Craig Smith, Dan Hocker, Leigh Woodbury Jr., Dan Hamilton

Beckett & Raeder, Inc:
Deb Cooper, Caitlin Jackson

SDI – Structural Engineering:
Peter Heeringa, Alex Willets

Peter Basso Associates, Inc:
Dennis Szomak, Joe Seidl, Terry Cleis

Schuler Shook:
Joshua Grossman

MSU Infrastructure, Planning, and Facilities:
Dan Bollman, Jeff Bonk, Stephen Troost, David Wilber, Scott Gardner, Phuong Nguyen, Stacy Nurenberg, Kevin Durkin, Todd Wilson

MSU Facilities Planning and Space Management:
Eric Boatman, Barbara Kranz

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