For current students: Fall 2024 Ensembles Audition Information
A wide variety of performance opportunities await our students each year, with orchestras, bands, choirs and opera, jazz nonets and combos, small ensembles, and more.
A variety of programs and initiatives operate continuously or annually to enhance learning experiences and help students prepare for their future in music.
The MSU College of Music supports and challenges students, values innovation and creativity, and helps every community member achieve professional excellence.
The Michigan State University College of Music Jazz Studies program hosts multiple nationally and internationally known jazz artists each academic year as part of its Jazz Artist in Residence program, established in 2015 thanks to a generous endowment from the MSU Federal Credit Union.
During their week-long residency, each artist visits campus to teach and perform with College of Music students and faculty. During their stay, jazz artists engage the campus community with public concerts and spend extensive time with MSU jazz students visiting local school systems and touring regionally to schools and academies across the state.
Ryan Keberle, acclaimed jazz trombonist known for his technique, improvisation, and emotive playing, blends traditional jazz with contemporary influences.
John Clayton, Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and arranger, known for his collaborations with renowned artists and his leadership in the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.
Rick Row, renowned jazz pianist, combines intricate harmonies and lyrical improvisation in captivating musical narratives. His repertoire ranges from timeless standards to original compositions.