Information and Advising for Graduate Students

NEW & RETURNING STUDENTS Fall 2024

The College of Music Graduate Studies Office is in the midst of change in our advising team. We now have two advisors for our graduate students.

Dan Hanrath, Advisor, joined us this spring and works with both undergraduate and graduate students. He comes to us from Wayne State University where he advised music students. He will be taking care of masters students, unless they are dual degree, including CPT. His office is in Room 205 of the MPB.You can also schedule your MASTERS appointments with Dan here:

Dan Hanrath Appointments

hanrathd@msu.edu

Mike Armendariz is the new Graduate Advisor. Mike graduated from MSU with his DMA and comes to us from New Mexico State University. He will work with DMA, PhD, and dual degree students. His office is in Room 210 Music Building.

Advising for new students has already begun for students beginning in Fall 2024. Please refer to your welcome email for more information. You can schedule your DMA – Dual Degree or PhD advising appointments here:

Mike Armendariz Appointments

armenda2@msu.edu

Anne Simon oversees the general office operations in the graduate office. Informs and assists students and faculty regarding assistantships, fellowships, travel and research awards, dissertation completion awards, graduation, curriculum, enrollment issues, comprehensive examinations, deadlines, and university, college, and Office of International Students and Scholars policies.

musgrad@msu.edu

Course Lists

Spring 2025 Musicology Course List

Spring 2025 Theory Course List

Spring 2025 Elective Courses

Ensemble Schedules

Bands

Wind Symphony | MW 12:30-2:50pm, F 12:30-1:30pm

Symphony Band | TTh 12:30-2:50pm, F 12:30-1:30pm

Concert Band | MW 12:30-2:50pm, F 1:50-2:50pm

Campus Band | T 7:00pm-9:50pm

Orchestras

Symphony Orchestra | TTh 12:30-2:50pm, F 1:50-2:50pm

Concert Orchestra | W 7:00-9:50pm

Choirs

University Chorale | MTWTh, 1:50-2:40 p.m

State Singers | MTWTh, 12:40-1:30

Mosaic | MW, 4:10-5:30 p.m

Choral Union | W, 7:00-9:00 p.m

Campus Choir | TTh 3:00-3:50 p.m

Viridis | TTH 4:10-5:30 p.m.

Singing Spartans | MW 4:10-5:30 p.m.

Jazz

Jazz Orchestra I
MUS 130-001
Professor Rodney Whitaker
Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:40 – 2:40 pm
Murray Hall

Jazz Orchestra II
MUS 130-002
Professor Stanco
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:50-4:50pm
Murray Hall

Jazz Orchestra III
MUS 130-003
GAs: Wyatt Forhan & Alonso Umana Chan
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-7:00pm
Murray Hall

Jazz Nonet I
MUS130-004
Professor Napoleon
Wednesdays 3:00-4:50pm
Murray Hall

Jazz Nonet II
MUS130-005
Professor Davis
Wednesdays 5:00-6:50pm
Murray Hall

Jazz Nonet III
MUS130-006
Professor Dease
Wednesdays 4:50-6:50pm
245 MB

Jazz Nonet IV
MUS130-007
Professor Blanding
Wednesdays 5:00-6:50pm
135 MB

FAQ's About Registration

IS A COURSE FULL?

Once a course is full, the Graduate Studies Office keeps a ‘Wait List’. DO NOT ADD YOURSELF TO THE WAIT LIST ON SIS. To be put on this list for a specific class, email musgrad@msu.edu with your Name, PID#, Course# and Semester. Please do not go to the professor of the course. We monitor the class enrollments and, as spaces become available, we enroll students from the list. If enrollment occurs, the student is notified by e-mail. We continue this process through the first 1-2 weeks of classes.

HAVING TROUBLE ADDING A CLASS?

All 400 level courses need an override in the system (permission) to register. This is typically done after your advising session. To receive an override, email musgrad@msu.edu with your Name, PID Course # and Semester. If a class is full, please see the instructions above. Please do NOT go to the professor of the course.

Miscellaneous Information

Fall 2024 Calendar and Dates

Spring 2025 Calendar and Dates

Summer 2025 Calendar and Dates

File Depot Information and Directions

CITI Modules/RCR Information

Performance Diploma Student Checklist

Graduate Theory Orientation Exam

Ensemble Auditions

Career Advising Signup

Tuition Waiver Information

MUS 830 Research Methods Waiver