Student Bulletin: December 2024

Apply for the Wagner Chamber Competition for a chance at a first prize of $3,000! Deadline is December 15th.

With $6,000 in total prizes awarded, this competition showcases your chamber music skills. In addition to cash prizes, the first, second, and third place winners receive performance opportunities, publicity and marketing consultation, and more!

Visit the Wagner Chamber Music Competition page for details and applications.

The second Deans Lunch of the academic year is Thursday, December 5, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Stop by for free food, relaxation, and networking with Music students, faculty, staff.

As a student with the MSU College of Music you are eligible to receive TWO FREE tickets to the event listed below. This is part of the Student Rush Ticket Program.

Your free ticket to this reserved-seat event at Wharton must be acquired in-person through the College of Music Main Office, 102 Music Building, not online. See details below on how to secure you tickets and be sure to claim them soon.

Holiday Glory with MSU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs Wharton Center, Saturday, December 9, 8:00 PM EST

MSUFCU Showcase Series

More than 250 voices join the MSU Symphony Orchestra to celebrate the joy and spirit of the season in an uplifting, powerful concert. The evening features Gloria by Francis Poulenc, a vibrant choral work with ceremonial joy, rich orchestration, and lyrically expressive melodies. Also included are selections from Messiah by George Frideric Handel, a monumental oratorio renowned for its powerful choruses and intricate arias. Conducted by Sandra Snow and Jonathan Reed.

How to get your reserved-seat Wharton tickets

• There are a limited number of tickets for this event. Please note the following:
• Tickets available starting Wednesday, Dec. 4 through end of day Friday, Dec. 6 at 5:00 p.m.
• Acquire tickets from the College of Music Main Office, 102 MB (8am–5pm).
• Seats are limited and only available on a first-come first-served basis.
• Only College of Music students are eligible for this offer, and tickets are non-transferrable.
• Limited to TWO tickets per-student.