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RUNNING START

Dedicated staff help students find the resources they need to prepare them to creatively channel their passions into vibrant careers.

Explore Running Start

Dedicated staff help students find the resources they need to prepare them to creatively channel their passions into vibrant careers.

Explore Running Start
Programs & Initiatives

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

November 13, 2024
Lobby Takeover
9:00 am
Other
Lobby Takeover

Drop by the Billman Pavilion Lobby for free snacks and drinks, and upcoming Running Start EMAR Programming with Tambuco Percussion! Learn about spring internship opportunities, and learn more about/ask your questions about the 2025 Running Start Competition applications.

10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Event Details
Free
November 19, 2024
Tambuco Percussion Masterclass
3:00 pm
Music Building Room
EMAR

Part of the MSUFCU Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence

Event Details
Free
November 19, 2024
Tambuco Workshop – Building A Touring Career Abroad
6:00 pm
Music Building Room
EMAR
Part of the MSUFCU Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence
Free
November 20, 2024
Tambuco Percussion Reading Session
7:30 pm
Cook Recital Hall
EMAR

Part of the MSUFCU Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence

Free
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News & Announcements

Contact Us / Follow Running Start

Sign Up for an Advising Appointment via Handshake

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.