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.
All undergraduate students in the College of Music are required to audition for and participate in a major ensemble as designated by the College of Music. Each degree program carries specific major ensemble requirements. Be sure to follow requirements for your degree program. See your adviser if you have any questions. Do not make the mistake of seeking advice from other students or friends. Many have received incorrect information from the “grapevine.”
All undergraduate students are required to meet ensemble credit requirements as set forth in their curricula. Students must participate in a major ensemble each fall and spring semester of their enrollment.
Groups that satisfy the ensemble requirement, by area:
Symphony Orchestra
Wind Symphony
Symphony Band
Concert Band
Campus Band (if placed by audition)
Marching Band (maximum of 1 credit for music ed)
University Chorale
State Singers
Glee Club (music majors must audition)
Symphony Orchestra
Concert Orchestra (If placed by audition)
Jazz Orchestra
Jazz Octet
Accompanying (Applied Piano Majors)
Any of the above recognized ensembles