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.
“Be a Part of It: Michigan State University College of Music”
2024, MSU College of Music
Music composed by David Alvarez III
David expertly integrates the orchestral sounds to enhance the College of Music video, skillfully layering instruments to match the pace of the promo’s narrative. The strings and percussion establish a dynamic rhythm, seamlessly blending with the piano’s improvised melodies. As the piece progresses, the orchestration expands, culminating in a rich symphonic ensemble, complete with vibrant horns, evoking a sense of upliftment and positivity.
Through this orchestral journey, the music encapsulates the essence of discovery, community, excellence, and artistic success, resonating with the spirit of the MSU College of Music.
“Inspire the Future of Business”
2024, MSU Broad College of Business
Music composed by Anqi Huang
The Inspire Campaign promotional video showcases how the Spartans at Broad College of Business make an extraordinary impact on business, people, and society with their will, determination, and grit.
Anqi composed this music in creating feelings of brightness, energy, professionality, and unity that correspond to the theme of the video. The music accompanies the main figure with a sense of anticipation as they enter the Business College. It then grows steadily with an exciting pulse generated by rock style drums and hip-hop beats, and a strong melody line led by electric guitar. The music reaches the end firmly, and perfectly matches with the final statement with an assuring ending.
“A Day in the Life of a System Administrator”
2023, MSU The Institute for Cyber-Enabled Research (ICER)
Music composed by Brandon Rose
What is it like to be a system administrator? This video gives a behind-the-scene look into ICER System Administrator Kelly Climer’s day as he installs new GPU nodes.
Brandon’s music elevates the storyline with electronic rhythms, dynamic style changes, and energetic beats. The music represents innovation, future, and cutting-edge technology. In this video, the ICER System Administrator begins his day with a light and uplifting rhythm playing in the background. As we zoom into his job, you will hear an electronic pulse with shimmering textures that emerges and recedes seamlessly with the audio line.
“Spartan Spotlight: Carlos Conrad”
2023, MSU Live On
Music composed by Arthur Wang
The MSU Live On Spartan Spotlights series give a chance to show the faces of of the Spartan community and hear what they have to say.
Arthur’s music generates a feeling of youth and confidence that matches the theme of the video. With a combination of light percussion, piano chords, and electronic design, the music creates a sense of fluidity and an uplifting background to the video.
Bank Commercial Video
Music composed by Sequoia Snyder
Car Commercial Video
Music composed by Anqi Huang