Running Start

The Running Start Office Will Be Closed during Winter Break

Running Start Office Closed Dec. 20 - Jan. 1

The Running Start Office will be closed from Friday, December 20th until the morning of Thursday, January 2nd.

If you need assistance during that time, please email Emily Henley at henleyem@msu.edu and she will get back to you on January 2nd in the order that the message was received. We hope you have a lovely holiday season and we look forward to an exciting spring semester filled with great events, opportunities, and guest artists!

What is the Running Start Office?

The Running Start Office is your curated career services and education office. Run by musicians for musicians to help you pursue your career, no matter what field you’re looking into!

Running Start prepares students to creatively channel their passions into vibrant careers by providing:

career advising appointments
online career resources
workshops & masterclasses
funding & grants
opportunities in music (performance, teaching, internships, etc.)
engagement and networking
AND MORE!

Check out these QUICK LINKS to upcoming events, workshops, and career development opportunities!

Upcoming Career Events and Workshops

Running Start hosts a number of group intensives, guest artist workshops, and other events throughout the academic year. Presenters include faculty members, guests, and alumni. Events and workshops cover topics essential to young performers and teachers, including self-promotion, resume-writing, building a private studio, constructing a teaching philosophy, planning engaging, audience-friendly programs, and more!

Registration on Handshake is required for all workshops unless seperate registration link is noted in the event listings below. To search Music workshops on Handshake, go to the workshops tab and use the keyword “MUS.”

Check out the schedule below for upcoming opportunities!

Upcoming Events

Online

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Live Pitch: 2025 Running Start Competition

1:00 pm

Murray Hall

Music Student Presentation

Watch student entrepreneurs pitch innovative music business ideas to a live audience and judges, competing for up to $3,000 in funding.

Free

Friday, March 14, 2025

Composition Reading with Woodward Quartet Reading Session

5:30 pm

Cook Recital Hall

Reading Session

Part of the MSUFCU Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence

Event Details

Free

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Emily Henley – henleyem@msu.edu

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The Running Start Program is supported by Dortha J. and John D. Withrow Career Building Endowment in the College of Music and the MSU Federal Credit Union Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence Endowment. Special thanks to the MSU Federal Credit Union for their support of other Running Start programs, including the Running Start Competition and Ed Engagement Residency.