Performances & Events

MSU Federal Credit Union Showcase Series

Explore musical excellence with this unique blend of performances. Celebrate the holidays with classical grandeur in the Cobb Great Hall of Wharton Center, and the next week toe-tapping jazz in the intimate setting of Fairchild Theatre. Other concerts delight in the elegance and expressive dynamics of a string quartet, the excitement of a chamber music showdown, and the majestic sounds of four grand pianos igniting the stage simultaneously. Grouped together in a special series made possible by the MSU Federal Credit Union, this annual showcase offers unforgettable experiences.

Upcoming Events

December 7, 2024

MSU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs, “Holiday Glory”

8:00 pm

Wharton Center

MSUFCU Showcase Series

Over 250 voices join the MSU Symphony Orchestra for an uplifting concert featuring Poulenc’s Gloria and selections from Handel’s Messiah, conducted by Sandra Snow and Jonathan Reed.

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December 14, 2024

A Jazzy Little Christmas

8:00 pm

Fairchild Theatre

MSUFCU Showcase Series

Secure your tickets for the MSU Professors of Jazz concert, led by Rodney Whitaker and featuring vocalist Carmen Bradford, with imaginative holiday tunes and festive cheer.

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March 13, 2025

Woodward String Quartet

7:30 pm

Fairchild Theatre

MSUFCU Showcase Series

The Woodward String Quartet, featuring DSO principal musicians, performs Haydn’s “Sunrise” Quartet, Zhou Tian’s String Quartet No. 1, and Mendelssohn’s Octet with MSU student musicians at Fairchild Theatre.

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April 6, 2025

Barbara Wagner Chamber Music Competition Showcase

1:00 pm

Cook Recital Hall

MSUFCU Showcase Series

The fifth annual Barbara Wagner Chamber Music Competition features final performances by MSU College of Music students, culminating in the announcement of winners, cash prizes, and the People’s Choice Award.

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May 4, 2025

Piano Monster

3:00 pm

Fairchild Theatre

MSUFCU Showcase Series

“May the Fourth Be With You” as four grand pianos perform space-themed music from films like Star Wars and 2001: A Space Odyssey at Fairchild Theatre.

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