Music Student Groups
Browse the various student groups in the College of Music below!
Groups
for more information, contact Erin Widman
Mission
The mission of ACDA is to inspire excellence and nurture lifelong involvement in choral music for everyone through education, performance, composition and advocacy.
Vision
To create powerful artistic experiences and be advocates for cultural and educational change that we might transform people’s lives.
Purposes
- To foster and promote choral singing that will provide artistic, cultural, and spiritual experiences for all.
- To foster and promote a wide variety of choral music to make these experiences possible.
- To foster and encourage rehearsal procedures to develop the highest possible level of musicianship and artistic choral experiences in all singing communities
- To foster and promote the organization and development of choral groups of all types in educational institutions.
- To foster and promote the development of choral music in religious and spiritual contexts.
- To foster and promote the organization and development of choral music in communities.
- To foster and promote understanding of choral music as an important medium of contemporary artistic expression.
- To foster and promote significant research in the field of choral music.
- To foster and encourage a wide variety of choral compositions which uphold and demonstrate the principles of artistry, community, and quality.
- To cooperate with all organizations dedicated to the development of musical culture in America.
To foster and promote international exchange programs involving choral ensembles, conductors, composers, and researchers. - To disseminate research, news, and information about choral music.
- To foster and promote choral singing in the pursuit of peace and justice that enhances social and emotional well-being.
- To engage, listen to and learn from marginalized and historically underrepresented groups in order to create a more inclusive community.
The Spartan ASTA is the Michigan State University student chapter of the American String Teachers Association (ASTA). Our mission is to create a vibrant community that supports and benefits string teachers, students, and music enthusiasts alike.
We organize events focused on professional development, engaging activities, and opportunities for social connection. Becoming a member provides access to our state chapter, MASTA, as well as to ASTA’s broader network and resources.
Our executive board reflects diversity in gender, musical backgrounds, and nationalities, ensuring that this community fosters a strong sense of belonging and care for everyone involved.
For more information, please contact our president, Yu-Chen Lin.
Email: spartanasta24@gmail.com
for more information, contact Phoenix Miranda
Color Me Music is a student group formed by College of Music students with the goal of providing support for collaborations among music students of color and to encourage new collaborations. Conceived in 2018 by then-students Jordyn Davis and Jadrian Tarver, now alumni, the group had a positive impact early on by helping with the programming of the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day commemorative concert in January. Since then, the group has held regular meetings, meets regularly with college leadership, and held many recitals during Black History Month and other occasions. Founders Jordyn and Jadrian are featured in the video above that explains the origins of the group that continues to evolve in exciting ways as leadership is passed to a new cohort of students. Participation is open to all and provides equal opportunity for anyone interested in ongoing activities and planning.
Encouraging greater collaboration among students of color in fine art and music fields through multicultural advocacy and diversity scholarship.
for more information, contact Erin Widman
for more information, contact Erik Bach
We are a music fraternity at Michigan State University. Since 1938, we have been fostering Harmony among musical students. We are Spartan Sinfonians.
for more information, contact Krystine Tran
Sigma Alpha Iota is an international music fraternity that aims to uphold the highest standards of music and further the development of music in America and throughout the world. Our chapter is located at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and is part of the Alpha B Province. Originally chartered on April 3, 1930, Alpha Lambda currently consists of 9 active members and is a close-knit community of hard working individuals that all share their love for the arts.
for more information, contact Caroline Beckrow
Tau Beta Sigma is a co-educational national honorary band sorority dedicated to serving college and band programs. The Zeta Epsilon chapter is located at Michigan State University, in East Lansing, MI.