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What a season we’ve got planned for you with exciting and diverse programming in 2014-2015! With beautifully renovated venues, internationally renowned artists, and musical offerings from chamber and classical to Latin and swinging jazz, we invite you to peruse this brochure and then join us for some wonderful music making.

something neW. to celebrate our inaugural year hosting concerts and recitals in Fairchild theatre, the College of music presents our first showcase series concert of the season—Fairchild Fanfare—on september 13. Part of the msU Federal Credit Union showcase series, this fast-paced montage features representative ensembles and individuals who now make their “musical home” in the acoustically superb Fairchild theatre: choral, jazz, solo faculty artists, West Circle series, Cello Plus, musique 21, and opera.

also included in our season are some familiar favorites: two fully staged operas, holiday shows, a piano monster concert, our annual Joanne and Bill Church West Circle series, the 15th annual Cello Plus Chamber music Festival, sponsored this year by selma and the late stanley hollander, and a spectacular jazz series, along with many concerts featuring orchestral, wind, percussion, and choral ensembles.

as always, thank you for your support and your patronage. to stay connected with everything the msU College of music offers, visit music.msu.edu. We look forward to seeing you in the season ahead.

2014-2015MSU College of Music Season

James ForgerDean, CoLLege oF mUsiC

4 VenUes

5 shoWCase series

9-11FaCULtY artist reCitaL series

12-13gUest artists

8 oPera theatre

16BanDs

17 mUsiQUe 21

19-30 CaLenDar

35 aBoUt Us

31 giVing

32 inFormation

33-34 tiCkets

6 West CirCLe series

7 CeLLo PLUs

GREETINGS14 orChestras

18Choirs

15 JaZZ

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the recently renovated campus venues—Cook recital hall and

Fairchild theatre —are the primary spaces used by the College

of music and offer audiences an amazingly acoustic and intimate

experience designed to take entertainment to a whole new level.

With not a bad seat in the house you will enjoy perfect sound

and close proximity all within air-conditioned comfort. experience

a variety of faculty artists in beautifully renovated venues.

other performance spaces used by the College of music

throughout the season include Cobb great hall at Wharton

Center, and the msU Union Ballroom.

showcase seriesMSU Federal Credit Union

A Jazzy Little Christmas12/13 saturday8:00 p.m. FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

Party with the msU Professors of Jazz for a swinging good time as they celebrate the season in style with their own favorite holiday tunes.

TICKETS available from College of Music box office, (517) 353-5340, online at music.msu.edu, or at the door.

Generously sponsored by Craig and Lisa Murray; Wolverine Development Corporation, Joseph Maguire

Piano Monster5/3 sunday 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (two performance options) FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

a beautiful, resounding wall of sound. Four grand pianos fill the stage with College of music piano faculty artists commanding the instruments with a collective virtuosity like no other.


Both performances generously sponsored by Doug and the late Ginny Jewell

A Fairchild Fanfare 9/13 saturday8:00 p.m. FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

something neW! get ready for a fast-paced montage showcasing a fabulous array of musical talent, featuring representative ensembles and individuals who now make their “musical home” in the acoustically superb Fairchild theatre: choral, jazz, solo faculty artists, West Circle series, Cello Plus, new music, and opera.


Generously sponsored by Drs. Lou A. and Roy J. Simon

MSU’s Home for the Holidays12/6 saturday4:00 p.m. CoBB great haLL, Wharton Center

enjoy a family afternoon of traditional Christmas music with carols, storytelling, and sing-alongs. Join us for a nostalgic trip to the Christmas of old featuring College of music ensembles and soloists, including a santa saxophone quartet. Children will have an opportunity to help decorate the Christmas tree during the show. an unforgettable afternoon that’s only possible once a year! kevin noe, director.

TICKETS available at Wharton Center box office, call (517) 432-2000, (800) WHARTON, whartoncenter.com, or at the door. Add $3.00 for Wharton facility fee. This is not a College of Music fee.

this series connects you with a variety of exhilarating ensembles. enjoy the holiday

classics, a fast-paced music montage, and a piano monster concert. Both the Cobb great

hall of Wharton Center and the renovated Fairchild theatre play host to this series.

VENUES

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The Showcase Series is generously sponsored by the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union.

Cook Recital Hall

TickeTs$$$ = $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for students.

msU CamPUs VenUes (see map on page 32)

Cobb GReat Hall, Wharton Center (Seats 2,420)750 east Shaw Lane at Bogue Street

Cook ReCital Hall, MuSiC BuiLding (Seats 182)333 West Circle drive

FaiRCHild tHeatRe, MSu auditoriuM (Seats 464)542 auditorium road

HaRt ReCital Hall, MuSiC BuiLding (Seats 85)333 West Circle drive

MSU Union ballRooM (Seats 300)49 abbott road

Fairchild theatre

west circle seriescello plus chamber music festival

Joanne and Bill Church Stanley and Selma Hollander

Schubert and Dvořák (Concert 1)4/6 monday7:30 p.m. FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

Prize-winning pianist Boris slutsky joins College of music faculty artists for this concert featuring schubert’s Piano trio in B-flat major and Dvořák’s Piano Quartet in e–flat major, op. 87.

Generously sponsored by Martin Fuchs and Friends

The French Connection (Concert 2)4/8 Wednesday7:30 p.m. FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

two piano quartets by gabriel Fauré. guest artists include ruggero allifranchini, violin, and hsin-Yun huang, viola, with faculty artists Deborah moriarty, piano, ralph Votapek, piano, and suren Bagratuni, cello.

Generously sponsored by Ken and Sandy Beall

Viva Vivaldi10/13 monday7:30 p.m. FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

From the “magnificat” to the “Four seasons,” the voice of the “red Priest” resounds across the centuries. Featuring violinist Dmitri Berlinsky with the international Chamber soloists, the University Chorale conducted by David rayl, and concerto appearances by michael kroth, bassoon, and suren Bagratuni, cello.

Generously sponsored by William David Brohn and Byron and Dee Cook

the fifth annual Joanne and Bill Church West Circle series, in its new home of the Fairchild

theatre, features works by master composers Vivaldi, schubert, mozart, and ravel. enjoy

these musically intimate experiences in this dramatically enhanced concert space.

the 15th annual Cello Plus Chamber music Festival presents chamber music favorites

with acclaimed faculty and internationally renowned guest artists.

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Bach Plus (Concert 3)4/10 Friday8:00 p.m. FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

Cello Plus’s annual tribute to one of the greatest composers of all time—Johann sebastian Bach. soloists, chamber ensembles, and the University Chorale are featured. In memory of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Harold L. Sadoff, by Rosetta N. Reusch, Ph.D. and William H. Reusch, Ph.D.

Generously sponsored by April Clobes and Glen Brough Jerry Schuur and Elaine Karle

The Silent Movie, 2015 (Concert 4) 4/12 sunday3:00 p.m. FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

“intriguing . . . and sensitive” (New York Times) pianist/composer stephen Prutsman takes Cello Plus to the movies with a multimedia event featuring a silent film with piano and strings.

Generously sponsored by Stanley and Selma Hollander

The Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival is generously sponsored by Stanley and Selma Hollander.

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The West Circle Series is generously sponsored by Joanne and Bill Church.

Schubertiade11/10 monday 7:30 p.m. FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

the enduring genius of Franz schubert celebrated in a performance of the “trout” Quintet, one of chamber music’s greatest masterworks, composed when schubert was only 22. Featuring Derek Polischuk, piano, Deborah moriarty, piano, Dmitri Berlinsky, violin, Yuri gandelsman, viola, suren Bagratuni, cello, and Jack Budrow, double bass.

Generously sponsored by Beth and the late Dr. Milton Muelder

Happy Birthday Mozart1/26 monday7:30 p.m. FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

What better way to celebrate a 259th birthday? Join the College of music for this year’s musical tribute to the “Wunderkind” who changed the world! Works include the Piano Quartet in g minor, the Clarinet Quintet, and the kegelstatt trio.

Generously sponsored by Hari Kern and the late Ralph R. Edminster, M.D.

Maurice Ravel, Man of Mystery3/16 monday 7:30 p.m. FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

the very public face of a very private man—the music of maurice ravel. this concert features chamber music of the world famous composer of “Bolero,” including the Piano trio with minsoo sohn, piano, Dmitri Berlinsky, violin, and suren Bagratuni, cello, and the charming “mother goose suite” for piano, four hands, with Panayis Lyras and Derek Polischuk.


$$ Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $5 for students. Available from college of Music box office, (571) 353-5340, online at music.msu.edu, or at the door.

$$ Tickets: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $5 for students. Available from college of Music box office, (571) 353-5340, online at music.msu.edu, or at the door.

Visit youtube.com/musicMSUbrowse Opera Playlists.

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opera theatremsU opera theatre presents two fully staged and costumed productions each season.

this year a season of schemers, dreamers, and comedy will be presented in the renovated

Fairchild theatre, bringing a theatrical intimacy and stellar acoustics to our audiences.

msU symphony orchestra will perform in the pit.

FALL: Cosi fan tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart11/19 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.11/21 Friday, 8:00 p.m.11/22 Saturday, 8:00 p.m.11/23 Sunday, 3:00 p.m.FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

ConDUCtor marcello Cormio DireCtor melanie helton

the hilarious story of two young soldiers who disguise their identities to test their lovers’ fidelity. known as an opera buffa or comedy, this masterpiece ranges from sidesplitting farce to heartrending drama. sung in italian with english surtitles.

Generously sponsored by Kurt and Cheryl Burmeister

MSU

SPRING: Xerxes by George Frideric Handel 3/25 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.3/27 Friday, 8:00 p.m.3/28 Saturday, 8:00 p.m.3/29 Sunday, 3:00 p.m.FairChiLD theatre, msU aUDitoriUm

ConDUCtor Daniel Beckwith DireCtor melanie helton

king Xerxes casts his eye on a young lady and decides he wants her for his queen causing a tangled web of mistaken identity, thwarted plots, and unrequited love. sparkling with beautiful arias, what more could anyone want in an opera? sung in italian with english surtitles.

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tiCKetS $20 for adults; $18 for seniors; $5 for students and available from the College of Music box office, (571) 353-5340, online at music.msu.edu, or at the door.

the “Best of the Best”—from msU to the world’s biggest stages—new York’s metropolitan

opera, Carnegie hall, and Lincoln Center to concert halls in asia, europe, and south

america, College of music faculty artists inspire audiences around the country and around

the world.

8/27 Wed 7:30 p.m. Jan eberle, oboe Cook recital hall $

9/7 Sun 3:00 p.m. anne nispel, soprano, and harlan Jennings, baritone Fairchild theatre $

9/17 Wed 7:30 p.m. guy Yehuda, clarinet, & ralph Votapek, piano, pt 1 Cook recital hall $

9/18 thurs 7:30 p.m. guy Yehuda, clarinet, & ralph Votapek, piano, pt 2 Cook recital hall $

9/19 Fri 8:00 p.m. Corbin Wagner, horn Fairchild theatre $

9/22 Mon 7:30 p.m. MSu Professors of Jazz Cook recital hall $

10/5 Sun 3:00 p.m. ava ordman and guest robert Lindahl, trombones derek Polischuk and guest Casey robards, piano Fairchild theatre $

10/17 Fri 8:00 p.m. Zhihua tang, piano Fairchild theatre $

10/20 Mon 7:30 p.m. Panayis Lyras, piano Fairchild theatre $

10/26 Sun 3:00 p.m. Yuri gandelsman, viola, Walter Verdehr, violin, and Janna gandelsman, piano Cook recital hall $

11/2 Sun 3:00 p.m. Walter Verdehr, violin Fairchild theatre $

12/7 Sun 3:00 p.m. Yuri gandelsman, viola, guy Yehuda, clarinet, and Janna gandelsman, piano Fairchild theatre $

1/15 thurs 7:30 p.m. richard Sherman, flute, and ralph Votapek, piano Fairchild theatre $

1/20 tues 7:30 p.m. Walter Verdehr, violin Cook recital hall $

1/21 Wed 7:30 p.m. gwendolyn Burgett, percussion Cook recital hall $

1/23 Fri 8:00 p.m. Sangmi Lim, piano Fairchild theatre $

1/25 Sun 7:00 p.m. Melanie helton, soprano, and guest daniel Beckwith, piano Fairchild theatre $

1/28 Wed 7:30 p.m. Philip Sinder, tuba Fairchild theatre $

1/30 Fri 8:00 p.m. Michael Kroth, bassoon, and deborah Moriarty, piano Cook recital hall $

2/6 Fri 8:00 p.m. Peter Lightfoot, baritone Fairchild theatre $

WKAR presents the College of Music

faculty artist recital series

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Visit youtube.com/musicMSUbrowse Faculty Performances Playlists.

The Faculty Artist Recital Series is generously sponsored by WKAR.

Both productions will be held in Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium Building, 542 auditorium road.

Preview lectures are held 45 minutes before each performance.

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2/13 Fri 8:00 p.m. MSu Professors of Jazz Cook recital hall $

2/25 Wed 7:30 p.m. Chen-Yu huang, harp Cook recital hall $

3/5 thurs 7:30 p.m. Suren Bagratuni, cello, and ralph Votapek, piano Cook recital hall $

3/17 tues 7:30 p.m. richard Fracker, tenor Fairchild theatre $

3/31 tues 7:30 p.m. Joseph Lulloff, saxophone, James Forger, saxophone, and deborah Moriarty, piano Fairchild theatre $

4/20 Mon 7:30 p.m. ralph Votapek, piano Fairchild theatre $

Faculty Recordingsto learn more about recent recordings from our faculty artists, visit our website: music.msu.edu/faculty and click on Faculty Books and recordings.

For information on purchasing tickets, see page 33.$ = $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, free for students. $$ = $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $5 for students and those under 18. $$$ = $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for students.

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guest artiststhe College of music attracts a number of talented guest artists, visiting artists and

lecturers, and artists in residence to the campus each year. Check our website for

updates on guests throughout the season.

8/28 thurs 7:30 p.m. Marie Blair, piano Cook recital hall Free

9/4 thurs 7:30 p.m. Clifford Leaman, saxophone Cook recital hall $

9/9 tues 7:30 p.m. griffin Campbell, saxophone Fairchild theatre $

9/25 thurs 7:30 p.m. robert Beaser, composer; Lindsay Kesselman, soprano; Benjamin Park, baritone (Wind Symphony, world premiere) Cobb great hall $

10/1 Wed 7:30 p.m. Jodee davis, trombone hart recital hall $

10/2 thurs 7:30 p.m. Voice faculty artists from Central Conservatory of Music, People’s republic of China, and MSu College of Music (MSu-China iX concert) Fairchild theatre $

10/5 Sun 3:00 p.m. robert Lindahl, and ava ordman, trombones Fairchild theatre $

10/7 tues 7:30 p.m. arx duo, percussion Cook recital hall $

10/8 Wed 7:30 p.m. Chris Van hof, trombone Fairchild theatre Free

10/10 Fri 8:00 p.m. Christian McBride, jazz double bass (Jazz orchestra i, MSuFCu Jazz artist in residence) Fairchild theatre $

10/20 Mon all day Pamela elrod, clinician (MSu Choral invitational) Fairchild theatre Free

10/23 thurs 7:30 p.m. Michael Sachs, trumpet (Wind Symphony) Cobb great hall $

10/30 thurs 7:30 p.m. Sones de Mexico Cook recital hall $

11/12 Wed 7:30 p.m. edward Parmentier, harpsichord (harpsichord dedication) Cook recital hall $

11/19-11/23 W, F, Sa, Su Marcello Cormio, guest conductor $20 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. (Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte) Fairchild theatre $18 8:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. $5

12/3 Wed 7:30 p.m. Bruce Bonnell, horn Cook recital hall Free

12/5 Fri 8:00 p.m. robin eubanks, jazz trombone, (Jazz orchestra i, MSuFCu Jazz artist in residence) Fairchild theatre $

1/18 Sun 3:00 and take 6 (Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert 7:00 p.m. tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.) Fairchild theatre Free (tickets required)

1/25 Sun 7:00 p.m. daniel Beckwith, piano, and Melanie helton, soprano Fairchild theatre $

2/20 Fri 8:00 p.m. george Benson, saxophone, and tim Froncek, drums, MSuFCu Michigan jazz icons (Jazz octets) Cook recital hall $

3/3 tues 7:30 p.m. orchid ensemble, with university Chorale (Musique 21) Fairchild theatre Free

3/6 Fri 8:00 p.m. Peter Bernstein, jazz guitar (Jazz orchestras, MSuFCu Jazz artist in residence) Fairchild theatre $

3/19 thurs 7:30 p.m. dali Quartet (Wind Symphony) Cobb great hall $

3/25-3/29 W, F, Sa, Su daniel Beckwith, visiting conductor $20 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. (handel’s Xerxes) Fairchild theatre $18 8:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. $5

4/6 Mon 7:30 p.m. Boris Slutsky, piano (Cello Plus: Schubert and dvořák) Fairchild theatre $$

4/8 Wed 7:30 p.m. ruggero allifranchini, violin, and hsin-Yun huang, viola (Cello Plus: the French Connection) Fairchild theatre $$

4/12 Sun 3:00 p.m. Stephen Prutsman, piano, and ruggero allifranchini, violin (Cello Plus: the Silent Movie, 2015) Fairchild theatre $$

4/20 Mon 7:30 p.m. ensamble Cruzao, percussion (Latin iS america Festival)

Cook recital hall $

Take 6Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concertsunday, January 18 | 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Fairchild theatreThe most awarded vocal group in history (10 Grammy Awards, 10 Dove Awards, a Soul Train Award, and more) has toured across the globe, collaborated across genres, and is recognized as the pre-eminent a capella group in the world. Members Claude McKnight, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea and Khristian Dentley unite in crystal clear harmony of gospel, jazz, R&B, and pop.

The Orchid EnsembleMusique 21March 3 • Fairchild Theatre

Established in 1997, the JUNO Award-nominated Orchid

Ensemble is Lan Tung on the erhu/Chinese violin, Yu-Chen Wang on the zheng/Chinese zither, and Jonathan Bernard on percussion. The ensemble, which blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond, has been tirelessly developing an innovative musical genre based on the cultural exchange between Western and Asian musicians.

Michael Sachs, trumpetWind Symphony (Soloist)thursday, october 23 7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall

Michael Sachs, with the Cleveland Orchestra since 1988, is recognized internationally as a

leading soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, author, and clinician. He is frequently featured as soloist with the Cleveland Orchestra, and has been guest soloist with numerous orchestras and chamber groups. He also serves as head of the trumpet department at the Cleveland Institute of Music.

Christian McBride, jazz bassMSUFCU Jazz Artist in ResidenceOctober 9-October 13

Grammy winner Christian McBride has played with hundreds of artists, from

McCoy Tyner and Diana Krall to Sting. He has served as artistic director at Jazz Aspen Snowmass summer program and the Dave Brubeck Institute, and was co-director of the Jazz Museum in Harlem. His recordings include The Philadelphia Experiment, Vertical Vision, Live at Tonic, and his latest release Out Here.

Marcello Cormio, conductor Mozart’s Cosi fan tutteNovember 19, 21, 22, 23

Fairchild Theatre. See page 8

Marcello Cormio has appeared around the U.S. and Europe, with

the San Antonio Symphony, Sarasota Opera, the Orchestra della Società dei Concerti di Bari, the Bacau Symphony, the Bay View Festival, and the orchestras of Indiana University School of Music. He recently performed at the head of the University of Kentucky Symphony in concert halls in Hangzhou, Tianjin, and at the National Centre for Performing Arts in Beijing.

Robin Eubanks, jazz tromboneMSUFCU Jazz Artist in ResidenceDecember 4-December 8

Robin Eubanks, an eminent musician, composer, performer,

and educator (professor of jazz trombone at the Oberlin College Conservatory), has performed with many notable artists including Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, Eddie Palmieri, Sun Ra, Barbra Streisand, The Rolling Stones, and Talking Heads. He has won Grammy Awards for his performances on Michael Brecker’s Wide Angles and Dave Holland’s What Goes Around.

Robert Beaser, composerWind Symphony (The End of Knowing, a world premiere)Thursday, September 25

7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall

Robert Beaser has emerged as one of the most accomplished creative musicians

of his generation. Since 1982, when the New York Times wrote that he possessed a “lyrical gift comparable to that of the late Samuel Barber,” his music has won international acclaim for its balance between dramatic sweep and architectural clarity.

Daniel Beckwith, conductor, pianistHandel’s XerxesMarch 25, 27, 28, 29

Fairchild Theatre. See page 8

Daniel Beckwith has conducted at the Metropolitan Opera, the Glyndebourne Festival, Grand

Theâtre du Genève, San Francisco Opera, Houston Grand Opera, and Seattle Opera, among others. He has accompanied such artists as Renée Fleming, Marilyn Horne, and Frederica von Stade, and will join faculty artist Melanie Helton in a recital in January at Fairchild Theatre.

Ruggero Allifranchini, violinCello Plus April 6-12 • Fairchild Theatre See page 7

Ruggero Allifranchini, associate concertmaster of the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra,

studied at the New School in Philadelphia and at the Curtis Institute of Music. He cofounded the Borromeo String Quartet, with which he played exclusively for 11 years. Over the past few seasons he has played as guest concertmaster with the Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Minnesota Orchestra.

Stephen Prutsman, pianoCello Plus April 6-12 • Fairchild Theatre See page 7

Stephen Prutsman has served as artistic partner with the St. Paul

Chamber Orchestra, where he conducted concertos from the keyboard, performed in chamber ensembles, and wrote several new works for the orchestra. More recently, he was the artistic director of the Cartagena International Festival of Music. He was a medal winner at the Tchaikovsky and Queen Elisabeth Piano competitions, and received the Avery Fisher Career Grant.


Visit youtube.com/musicMSUbrowse Orchestras Playlists.

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MSU JAzz EnSEMBlES in the College of music include three big bands:

Jazz Orchestra I, Jazz Orchestra II, and Jazz Orchestra III, each made up of 18

members, and conducted by rodney Whitaker, etienne Charles and michael Dease,

respectively. the groups play the repertoire of the great jazz masters as well as a

wide range of soul, swing, blues, and gospel. the four Jazz Octets are eight-piece

ensembles that blend the sounds of big band with small group performance. there

are also 12 Jazz Combos, each consisting of four to six members.

ORCHESTRAS

MSU ORChESTRAS the Symphony Orchestra, directed by kevin noe, is comprised

of some of the most advanced string, wind, brass, and percussion musicians in the

College of music. it maintains an intense schedule of six orchestral performances

and two full opera productions each season. the repertoire chosen is often

advanced, and draws from both the well-established orchestral canon and new

works by living composers. Participation in the symphony orchestra is by audition

only. the Concert Orchestra, which is open to students, staff, and faculty from all

corners of the university regardless of major, presents four concerts per year and

is designed to be a community-building artistic experience for all involved.

Symphony orchestra – kevin noe, conductor

9/26 Fri 8:00 p.m. Symphony orchestra Cobb great hall $

10/22 Wed 7:30 p.m. Symphony orchestra richard Sherman, flute, guest soloist Cobb great hall $

11/21 Fri 8:00 p.m. Symphony orchestra, Jazz orchestra i, and jazz faculty Cobb great hall $

12/6 Sat 4:00 p.m. MSu’s home for the holidays Cobb great hall $$$

2/7 Sat 8:00 p.m. Symphony orchestra, Women of university Chorale and State Singers, and MSu Children’s Choir Cobb great hall $

3/20 Fri 8:00 p.m. Symphony orchestra honors Concert Cobb great hall $

5/2 Sat 8:00 p.m. Choral union, university Chorale, State Singers, and Symphony orchestra (Lia) david rayl, conductor Cobb great hall $

Concert orchestra

10/9 thurs 7:30 p.m. Concert orchestra Fairchild theatre $

11/25 tues 7:30 p.m. Concert orchestra Fairchild theatre $

2/19 thurs 7:30 p.m. Concert orchestra and Concert Band Cormac Cannon, conductor Cobb great hall $

4/23 thurs 7:30 p.m. Concert orchestra and Concert Band Cormac Cannon, conductor Cobb great hall $

Jazz orchestras

8/30 Sat 1:15 p.m. detroit international Jazz Festival Carhartt amphitheater Stage detroit

9/13 Sat 8:00 p.m. a Fairchild Fanfare Fairchild theatre $$$

10/10 Fri 8:00 p.m. Jazz orchestra i with Christian McBride, jazz bass, MSuFCu jazz artist in residence rodney Whitaker, conductor Fairchild theatre $

11/21 Fri 8:00 p.m. Symphony orchestra, Jazz orchestra i, and jazz faculty Kevin noe, conductor Cobb great hall $

12/5 Fri 8:00 p.m. Jazz orchestra i with robin eubanks, trombone, MSuFCu jazz artist in residence rodney Whitaker, conductor Fairchild theatre $

1/18 Sun 3:00 and Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert 7:00 p.m. Jazz orchestras and take 6, guest artists Fairchild theatre Free (tickets required)

3/6 Fri 8:00 p.m. Jazz orchestra i, ii, iii with Peter Bernstein, jazz guitar, MSuFCu jazz artist in residence Fairchild theatre $

4/17 Fri 8:00 p.m. Swing dance, Jazz orchestra i, ii, iii (Part of Jazz Spectacular) MSu union Ballroom $

4/18 Sat 8:00 p.m. Jazz Spectacular Wrap-up Concert $25 (Part of Jazz Spectacular) Fairchild theatre $20 $15

Jazz octets

11//7 Fri 8:00 p.m. Jazz octets i, ii, iii, iV Fairchild theatre $

2/20 Fri 8:00 p.m. Jazz octets i, ii, iii, iV with george Benson, saxophone, and tim Froncek, drums, MSuFCu Michigan jazz icons Cook recital hall $

4/16 thurs 7:30 p.m. Jazz octets i, ii, iii, iV (Part of Jazz Spectacular) Fairchild theatre $

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Visit youtube.com/musicMSUbrowse Jazz Playlists.

JAZZ


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MUSIqUE 21 is a project-based group with flexible instrumentation focusing on

new works. Utilizing a variety of media including theatre, film, and movement, this

troupe pushes the envelope of what a 21st-century performance can be. Creating

a new performance style that can only be called a “theatre of music,” it is

enthusiastically celebrated by audiences and critics alike.

bANdSMSU BAnDS perform the full spectrum of wind

repertoire including chamber music. the Wind Symphony is comprised of graduate and upper-division undergraduate students

and performs works that require as few as six players as well as the full 55-member

ensemble. Conducted by kevin sedatole, the group presents six concerts during

the academic year with additional national performances. the Symphony Band

consists of upper division undergraduate music majors. Conducted by John

madden, this ensemble maintains an active performance schedule. Concert Band

consists of undergraduate music majors and non-majors. this ensemble presents

four concerts during the academic year and is conducted by Cormac Cannon.

Campus Band provides playing opportunities for non-music majors campus wide

and gives two concerts per semester.

Visit youtube.com/musicMSUbrowse Musique 21 Playlists.

Visit youtube.com/musicMSUbrowse Bands Playlists.

Wind Symphony – kevin l. Sedatole, conductor

9/25 thurs 7:30 p.m. Wind Symphony robert Beaser, visiting composer; Lindsay Kesselman, soprano, and Benjamin Park, baritone, guest soloists Cobb great hall $

10/23 thurs 7:30 p.m. Wind Symphony Michael Sachs, trumpet, guest soloist Cobb great hall $

11/2 Sun 4:00 p.m. Spartan Spectacular Cobb great hall $12 and $10; $8

12/7 Sun 3:00 p.m. Wind Symphony and Spartan Youth Wind Symphony Kevin L. Sedatole and Cormac Cannon, conductors Cobb great hall $

2/5 thurs 7:30 p.m. Wind Symphony ava ordman, trombone, Joseph Lulloff, saxophone, James Forger, saxophone, guest soloists Cobb great hall $

3/19 thurs 7:30 p.m. Wind Symphony dali Quartet, guest artists Cobb great hall $

4/30 thurs 7:30 p.m. Wind Symphony richard Sherman, flute, guest soloist Cobb great hall $

Symphony band – John t. Madden, conductor

9/23 tues 7:30 p.m. Symphony Band Cobb great hall $


11/20 thurs 7:30 p.m. Symphony Band guy Yehuda, clarinet, and deborah Moriarty, piano, guest soloists Cobb great hall $



4/26 Sun 3:00 p.m. Symphony Band and Spartan Youth Wind Symphony John t. Madden and Cormac Cannon, conductors Cobb great hall $

Concert band, Campus band

10/9 thurs 7:30 p.m. Concert Band and Campus Band Cormac Cannon, conductor Cobb great hall $

12/2 tues 7:30 p.m. Concert Band and Campus Band Philip Sinder, tuba, guest soloist Cormac Cannon, conductor Cobb great hall $

2/19 thurs 7:30 p.m. Concert Band and Concert orchestra Cormac Cannon, conductor Cobb great hall $

2/24 tues 7:30 p.m. Campus Bands Cobb great hall $

4/21 tues 7:30 p.m. Campus Bands Cobb great hall $

4/23 thurs 7:30 p.m. Concert Band and Concert orchestra Cormac Cannon, conductor Cobb great hall $

alumni band

4/19 Sun 3:00 p.m. alumni Band Fairchild theatre Free

9/22 Mon 7:30 p.m. Musique 21 Kevin noe, director Fairchild theatre Free

10/27 Mon 7:30 p.m. Musique 21 Kevin L. Sedatole, conductor Fairchild theatre Free

3/3 tues 7:30 p.m. Musique 21–university Chorale with orchid ensemble, guest artists david rayl, conductor Fairchild theatre Free

4/27 Mon 7:30 p.m. Musique 21 (Lia) Kevin noe, director Fairchild theatre Free

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9/19 FridayCorbin Wagner, hornFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

With michael kroth, bassoon, Philip sinder, tuba, and melanie helton, sopranoWilliams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . horn Concerto

9/22 MondayMusique 217:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU aud. Free

9/22 MondayMSU Professors of Jazz FACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

introducing two new jazz faculty members Xavier Davis, piano, randy napoleon, guitarGenerously sponsored by Patrick and Victoria McPharlin

9/23 TuesdaySymphony Band7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

John t. madden, conductorBroughton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celebration Dzubay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .shadow Dance Bach/elgar . . . Fantasia and Fugue in C minor alford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .army of the nile Lauridson/reynolds . . . o magnum mysterium arnold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peterloo overture

9/25 ThursdayWind Symphony 7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

kevin L. sedatole, conductorrobert Beaser, visiting composerLindsay kesselman, soprano, and Benjamin Park, baritone, guest soloists Puts/kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . network Beaser. .the end of knowing (world premiere)Debussy/Patterson . . . the engulfed Cathedralhindemith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . symphony in Bb

9/26 FridaySymphony Orchestra8:00 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

kevin noe, conductor hutcheson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . midnight Voyage Prokofiev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . symphony no. 5

9/28 Sunday“ScholarShip: Supporting the High C’s”Celebrating the Clare S. Mackey endowed Fund in Voice3:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

a concert showcasing current and past voice students.

Generously sponsored by Clare and Cecil Mackey

8/27 WednesdayJan Eberle, oboeFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

8/28 ThursdayMarie Blair, pianoGUEST RECITAL7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Bldg Free

8/30 Saturday Jazz Orchestra I Detroit international Jazz Festival1:15 p.m. Carhartt amphitheater stage, Detroit

9/4 ThursdayClifford Leaman, saxophoneGUEST RECITAL7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

9/7 SundayAnne Nispel, soprano, and Harlan Jennings, baritoneFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR3:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $Works by Brahms, Poulenc, Quilter, argento, Porter, and songs from the american Civil War

9/9 TuesdayGriffin Campbell, saxophoneGUEST RECITAL7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

9/13 SaturdayA Fairchild FanfareMSUFCU SHOWCASE SERIES8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$$ (see page 5.) Generously sponsored by Drs. Lou A. and Roy J. Simon

9/17 WednesdayGuy Yehuda, clarinet, Ralph Votapek, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKARBrahms and reger Project, part one

7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

Brahms . . . . . sonata in F minor, op. 120 no. 1reger . . . sonata in a-flat major, op. 49 no. 1

9/18 ThursdayGuy Yehuda, clarinet, Ralph Votapek, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKARBrahms and reger Project, part two

7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

reger . . sonata in F-sharp minor, op. 49 no. 2Brahms . . . sonata in e-flat major, op. 120 no. 2

AUGUST /SEpTEmbER

CHOIRSMSU’S ChORAl EnSEMBlES perform secular and sacred music in all styles and

genres representing many eras and cultures. David rayl directs the University Chorale, which is comprised of the best graduate and upper-level undergraduate

singers in the College of music. State Singers, directed by Jonathan reed, includes

music majors and non-music majors and is recognized as the oldest singing

organization on the msU campus. Women’s Chamber Ensemble, led by sandra

snow, focuses on more contemporary repertoire. Men’s Glee Club and Women’s Glee Club are popular ensembles performing in the glee tradition. a mixed choir of

mostly undergraduate singers, Campus Choir performs a wide variety of music from

cultures around the world. the Chamber Choir performs music from a range of

stylistic periods. Choral Union, a large mixed chorus from the community, focuses

on major choral and orchestral works.


Choirs

9/13 Sat 8:00 p.m. a Fairchild Fanfare Fairchild theatre $$$

10/13 Mon 7:30 p.m. Viva Vivaldi, with university Chorale conducted by david rayl Fairchild theatre $$

10/18 Sat 8:00 p.m. university Chorale and State Singers david rayl, Jonathan reed, conductors Fairchild theatre $

11/1 Sat 8:00 p.m. Lansing Symphony orchestra with Choral union, university Chorale, and State Singers $15- david rayl, conductor Cobb great hall $50

11/11 tues 7:30 p.m. Men’s and Women’s glee Clubs Jonathan reed, Brandon Williams, conductors Fairchild theatre $

12/2 tues 7:30 p.m. Women’s Chamber ensemble, Chamber Choir, Campus Choir, and Young Women’s Chorus Sandra Snow, Kyle Zeuch, Christine Le, andrew Minear, conductors Fairchild theatre $

12/6 Sat 4:00 p.m. MSu’s home for the holidays Cobb great hall $$$

2/7 Sat 8:00 p.m. Symphony orchestra, Women of university Chorale and State Singers, and MSu Children’s Choir Kevin noe, conductor Cobb great hall $

4/11 Sat 8:00 p.m. Women’s Chamber ensemble and State Singers (Lia) Sandra Snow, Jonathan reed, conductors Fairchild theatre $

4/21 tues 7:30 p.m. Chamber Choir and Campus Choir Scott emelander, andrew Minear, conductors Fairchild theatre $

4/25 Sat 8:00 p.m. Men’s and Women’s glee Clubs Jonathan reed, Brandon Williams, conductors Fairchild theatre $

5/2 Sat 8:00 p.m. Choral union, university Chorale, State Singers, and Symphony orchestra (Lia) david rayl, conductor Cobb great hall $

OCTObER

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10/13 MondayViva VivaldiJOANNE AND BILL CHURCH WEST CIRCLE SERIES7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$ (see page 6.)

Generously sponsored by William David Brohn and Byron and Dee Cook

10/17 Friday Zhihua Tang, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

With Deborah moriarty, piano, Corbin Wagner, horn, and guest hai Xin Wu, violin

10/18 SaturdayUniversity Chorale and State Singers8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $ David rayl, conductor

Jonathan reed, conductorVivaldi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . magnificatPfautsch. . . . . .Consecrate the Place and Dayramsey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the roofsimon/Johnson . . . . . . . . . . .Let the river runBernstein . . make our garden grow (Candide)

10/20 MondayPanayis Lyras, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $


John t. madden, conductorFeld . . . . . . .Divertimento for Wind orchestraDiamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . heart’s musichagen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wedding Dancesthomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . magnetic Firefliesgreene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .the moon glistens

(consortium premiere)shostakovich/hunsberger . . . . . . . . . . . galop

10/22 WednesdaySymphony Orchestra7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

kevin noe, conductorrichard sherman, flute, guest soloistgershwin . . . . . . . . . . . . . an american in ParisBernstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . halil hindemith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mathis der maler

10/1 WednesdayJoDee Davis, tromboneGUEST RECITAL7:30 p.m. hart recital hall, music Building $

10/2 Thursday“Master Pieces: A Faculty Fanfare of Opera, Chinese and American Song”MSU-CHINA IX FACULTY CONCERT7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

Featuring voice faculty artists from the Central Conservatory of music, People’s republic of China, and the michigan state University College of music

Generously sponsored by Linda Nelson

10/3 Friday“Musical Shares: A Youthful Celebration of Opera, Chinese and American Song”MSU-CHINA IX STUDENT CONCERT8:00 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

Featuring voice students from the Central Conservatory of music, People’s republic of China, and the michigan state University College of music

Generously sponsored by Linda Nelson

10/5 SundayAva Ordman, trombone, Derek Polischuk, piano, Robert Lindahl, trombone, and Casey Robards, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKARGUEST RECITAL3:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

10/7 Tuesdayarx duo, percussionGUEST RECITAL7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

10/8 WednesdayChris Van Hof, tromboneGUEST RECITAL7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium Free

10/9 ThursdayConcert Band and Campus Band7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

Cormac Cannon, conductorJoshua kearney, Jared staub, conductorsrouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BlazeVaughan Williams . . . . . . . . . . Folk song suiteCarnahan . . . . . . . . . . . .morning sun Upon the

Wild Prairie roseWoolfenden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . illyrian Dancessousa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the rifle regiment

10/9 ThursdayConcert Orchestra7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $


MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence Jazz Bassist Christian McBride

10/10 FridayJazz Orchestra I and MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Christian McBride, jazz bass8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

Other performances around the state

October 9Jazz Orchestra I 7:00 p.m. Byron Center high school, 8500 Burlingame avenue sW, Byron Center, michigan

October 11Jazz Orchestra I 7:30 p.m. Ludington Center for the arts, 107 south harrison street, Ludington, michigan

October 12Jazz Orchestra I 7:30 p.m. schoolcraft College, 18600 hagerty road, Livonia, michigan

10/23 ThursdayWind Symphony7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

kevin L. sedatole, conductormichael sachs, trumpet, guest soloiststuckey. . . . . . Funeral music for Queen marykernis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concerto for trumpetrodrigo . . . . . . . . adagio for Wind orchestragrantham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . southern harmony

10/26 SundayYuri Gandelsman, viola, Walter Verdehr, violin, with Janna Gandelsman, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR3:00 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

“a Little Present for James niblock at 97”niblock . . . . . . . . . . sonata for Violin and Viola

10/27 MondayMusique 217:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium Free

kevin L. sedatole, conductorstephenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the Devil’s Dance

10/30 ThursdaySones de Mexico and MSU Graduate Brass QuintetGUEST RECITAL7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

NOVEmbER dECEmbER

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12/6 SaturdayMSU’s Home for the HolidaysMSUFCU SHOWCASE SERIES4:00 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $$$ (see page 5.)

12/7 SundayWind Symphony and Spartan Youth Wind Symphonykevin L. sedatole, Cormac Cannon, conductors3:00 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

Pann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .slalom sweelinck/ricker. . . . . . . . . . Variations on my

Young Life has endedstrauss/hindsley . . . . . . . . . till eulenspiegel’s

merry Pranks

12/7 SundayYuri Gandelsman, viola, Guy Yehuda, clarinet, with Janna Gandelsman, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR3:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $sharafyan . . . . . Light-Drop Peals for Clarinet

and Viola (american premiere)

12/13 SaturdayA Jazzy Little ChristmasMSUFCU SHOWCASE SERIES8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$$ (see page 5.)

Generously sponsored by Craig and Lisa Murray; Wolverine Development Corporation, Joseph Maguire

11/11 TuesdayMen’s and Women’s Glee Clubs7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $Jonathan reed, Brandon Williams, conductors

11/12 WednesdayHarpsichord Dedication RecitalGUEST RECITAL7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

Join guest harpsichordist edward Parmentier, from the University of michigan, members of the University Chorale, and faculty and students from the College of music for the inaugural recital of our new robert Duffy harpsichord. music by handel, Purcell, Charpentier, and others.

11/19, 11/21, 11/22, 11/23Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, SundayCosi fan tutte by Wolfgang Amadeus MozartMSU OPERA THEATRE7:30 p.m. Wednesday8:00 p.m. Friday and saturday3:00 p.m. sunday

Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium

marcello Cormio, guest conductor; melanie helton, director

reserved seating. $20 for adults; $18 for seniors; $5 for students. tickets available from College of music box office, (571) 353-5340, online at music.msu.edu, or at the door. (see page 8.)

Generously sponsored by Kurt and Cheryl Burmeister

11/20 ThursdaySymphony Band7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

John t. madden, conductorguy Yehuda, clarinet, and Deborah moriarty, piano, guest soloistsgould . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fanfare for FreedomBrowne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kill screengould . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Derivations for Clarinetgershwin/hunsberger . . . . rhapsody in Bluegrantham. . . . . . . . . Baron Cimitiere’s mambo

11/21 FridaySymphony Orchestra with Jazz Orchestra I8:00 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

kevin noe, conductorrodney Whitaker, director of jazz studies Jazz faculty, guest soloistsBeethoven . . . . . . . . symphony no. 3 (eroica)ellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . harlem suiteellington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bula

11/25 TuesdayConcert Orchestra7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

11/1 SaturdayLansing Symphony Orchestra with Choral Union, University Chorale, State Singers8:00 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center

David rayl, conductor elizabeth toy, soprano; meg Bragle, mezzo soprano; andrew Crane, tenor; Daniel ewart, bass, guest vocalists Beethoven . . . . . . hallelujah (mount of olives) schubert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . mass in g mozart . . . . . . . . . . . . symphony no. 36 “Linz” Bruckner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .te Deum

tiCkets $15-50 available from Lansing symphony orchestra, (517) 487-5001

11/2 SundayWalter Verdehr, violinFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR3:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

With faculty artists Yuri gandelsman, viola, Chen-Yu huang, harp, ralph Votapek, piano, and guests Fangye sun, violin, and Uemit isgorur, celloschumann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . sonata no. 2saint saëns . . . . . Fantasy for Violin and harp Franck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Piano Quintet

11/2 SundaySpartan Spectacular4:00 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center

With Wind symphony, spartan marching Band, Drumline, and College of music faculty artists.

$12 and $10; $8 tickets available for groups of 25 or more. available at Wharton Center box office, call (517) 432-2000, (800) WHARTON, whartoncenter.com, or at the door. Add $3.00 for Wharton facility fee. This is not a College of Music fee.

Generously sponsored by the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union

11/5 WednesdayPercussion Ensemble7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU aud. Free

11/6 ThursdayTuba-Euphonium Ensemble7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU aud. Free

11/7 FridayJazz Octets8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

11/9 SundayTrombone Choir7:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU aud. Free

11/10 Monday SchubertiadeJOANNE AND BILL CHURCH WEST CIRCLE SERIES7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$ (see page 6.)

Generously sponsored by Beth and the late Dr. Milton Muelder

For information on purchasing tickets, see page 33.$ = $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, free for students. $$ = $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $5 for students and those under 18. $$$ = $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for students. .

12/2 TuesdayWomen’s Chamber Ensemble, Chamber Choir, Campus Choir, and Young Women’s Chorus7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

sandra snow, kyle Zeuch, Christine Le, andrew minear, conductorshaydn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laudate Puerisirett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . song of the angels

Works featuring texts and melodies of: Betinis . . . . . . . . . . From Behind the Caravan Clearfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tibetan Cantata

12/2 TuesdayConcert Band and Campus Band7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

Cormac Cannon, conductorJoshua kearney, Jared staub, conductorsPhilip sinder, tuba, guest soloistBiedenbender. . . . . . . . . . . Daybreak CrossingLarsen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UrsaJacob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William Byrd suite

12/3 WednesdayBruce Bonnell, hornGUEST RECITAL7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building Free

12/5 FridayJazz Orchestra I and MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Robin Eubanks, trombone8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $


December 4Jazz Orchestra I 7:00 p.m. hackett Catholic Central, 1000 West kilgore road, kalamazoo, michigan

MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence Jazz Trombonist Robin Eubanks

December 6Jazz Orchestra I 7:00 p.m. Clarkston high school, 6093 Flemings Lake road, Clarkston, michigan

December 7Jazz Orchestra I 7:00 p.m. West ottawa Performing arts Center, 1024 136th avenue, West ottawa, michigan

JANUARY FEbRUARY

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John t. madden, conductorkrenek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . three merry marchesJacob . . . . . . . . . . . . .old Wine in new Bottlesgoto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . songsWeill . . . . . . . . .suite from threepenny opera


kevin L. sedatole, conductorava ordman, trombone, Joseph Lulloff, saxophone, James Forger, saxophone, guest soloistsCopland . . . . . . . . . . . . . .an outdoor overtureDaugherty . . . . . . . . . . . rosa Parks Boulevardhimes/maldanado. . . . . . . . . . amazing graceCopland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . emblemsColgrass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Urban requiem

2/6 Friday Peter Lightfoot, baritoneFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

Works by Dowland, handel, Brahms, and Verdi.

2/7 SaturdaySymphony Orchestra with Women of University Chorale and State Singers, and MSU Children’s Choir8:00 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

kevin noe, conductorgustav mahler. . . . . . . . . . . . . symphony no. 3

Generously sponsored by Linn Van Dyne and Mike Knox

1/15 ThursdayRichard Sherman, flute, and Ralph Votapek, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

1/18 SundayJazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concerttwo performances: 3:00 and 7:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium Free (but ticket is required) reserved seating; tickets available beginning 1/12/15.

a commemorative concert celebrating the birthday of martin Luther king, Jr., featuring Jazz orchestras and take 6 a capella gospel sextet.

1/20 TuesdayWalter Verdehr, violinFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

a chamber concert with Yuri gandelsman, viola, and guest artists gregory Beaver, cello, and Xie min, violinBrahms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .sextet in g major mozart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Divertimento no. 17

1/21 WednesdayGwendolyn Burgett, percussionFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

Presenting chamber music, solo repertoire, and a world premiere

1/23 FridaySangmi Lim, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

1/25 Sunday 11th Annual MSU Schubertiade3:00 p.m. hart recital hall, music Building $

1/25 SundayMelanie Helton, soprano, and Daniel Beckwith, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKARGUEST RECITAL7:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

“old Friends”italian songs from the 17th and 18th centuries; richard strauss and two extended scenes from tony kushner’s play “angels in america” set to music by ricky ian gordon

1/26 MondayHappy Birthday MozartJOANNE AND BILL CHURCH WEST CIRCLE SERIES7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$ (see page 6.)

Generously sponsored by Hari Kern and the late Ralph R. Edminster, M.D.

1/28 WednesdayPhilip Sinder, tubaFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

1/30 FridayMichael Kroth, bassoon, and Deborah Moriarty, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR8:00 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $


2/13 FridayMSU Professors of JazzFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR8:00 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

2/19 ThursdayConcert Band and Concert Orchestra7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

Cormac Cannon, conductorLorenz. entrada triunfal del rey mangoberryarnold. . . . . . . . . Prelude, siciliano and rondogreene . . . . . . . . . . . . . moonscape awakeningellerby. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paris sketches

MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence Michigan Jazz Icons George Benson, saxophone, and Tim Froncek, drums2/20 FridayJazz Octets8:00 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

2/24 TuesdayCampus Bands7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

arris golden, Jared staub, conductors

2/25 WednesdayChen-Yu Huang, harpFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

“songs of the earth,” inspired by gustav mahler’s DasLied von der erde, with melanie helton, soprano, and Walter Verdehr, violin

ApRIL mARCH4/10 FridayCello Plus Concert 3, Bach PlusSTANLEY AND SELMA HOLLANDER CELLO PLUS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$ (see page 7.)

In memory of Distinguished Professor Emeritus Harold L. Sadoff, by Rosetta N. Reusch, Ph.D. and William H. Reusch, Ph.D.

Generously sponsored by April Clobes and Glen Brough Jerry Schuur and Elaine Karle

4/11 Saturday Women’s Chamber Ensemble and State Singers (Part of Latin IS America)8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

sandra snow, Jonathan reed, conductorsPiazzolla/arr. escalada . . . . . . . . . Libertangotraditional/arr. Jensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . el VitoCasals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . nigra sum macmillan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . te Deum

(with flute and tubular bells)

4/12 SundayCello Plus Concert 4, The Silent Movie, 2015 STANLEY AND SELMA HOLLANDER CELLO PLUS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL3:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$ (see page 7.)

Generously sponsored by Stanley and Selma Hollander

4/19 SundayAlumni Band3:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium Free

4/20 Monday Ralph Votapek, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $the Complete Preludes of Claude Debussy

4/20 Monday Ensamble Cruzao, percussion (Part of Latin IS America)GUEST RECITAL 7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

4/21 TuesdayChamber Choir and Campus Choir7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $scott emelander, andrew minear, conductors

4/21 TuesdayCampus Bands7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

arris golden, Jared staub, conductors

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3/3 TuesdayMusique 21: University Chorale with guest artists the Orchid Ensemble7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium Free David rayl, conductortraditional Chinese songs and new works by Jin Zhang and John sharpley for chorus with erhu, zheng, and percussion.

3/5 ThursdaySuren Bagratuni, cello, and Ralph Votapek, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Cook recital hall, music Building $

sonatas by Brahms and Britten

Generously sponsored by Pam Dilley

MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence Jazz Guitarist Peter Bernstein

3/6 FridayJazz Orchestras and MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Peter Bernstein, guitar8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $


March 5Jazz Orchestra I royal oak high school, 1500 Lexington Boulevard, royal oak, michigan

March 7Jazz Orchestra I spring Lake high school, 16140 148th avenue, spring Lake, michigan

March 8Jazz Orchestra I Venue tBD, holland, michigan

3/16 Monday Maurice Ravel, Man of MysteryJOANNE AND BILL CHURCH WEST CIRCLE SERIES7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$ (see page 6.)



John t. madden, conductorhokoyama . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BeyondPuckett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .avelynn’s Lullabyewazen . . . . . . . . . . . Celtic hymns and Dancesmennin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CanzonaPerrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pale Blue on Deepspaniola . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .escapade

3/17 TuesdayRichard Fracker, tenorFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $


kevin L. sedatole, conductorDali Quartet, guest artistsstravinsky . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . symphonies of

Wind instrumentsPuckett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .short storiesBassett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lullaby for kirstenBolcom . . . . . . . . . . . First symphony for Band

3/20 FridaySymphony Orchestra Honors Concert8:00 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

kevin noe, Weimar arancibia, matt Forte, and mark Dupere, conductorsrepertoire to be announced upon completion of the honors Competition

3/25, 3/27, 3/28, 3/29Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, SundayXerxes by George Frideric HandelMSU OPERA THEATRE7:30 p.m. Wednesday8:00 p.m. Friday and saturday3:00 p.m. sunday

Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium

Daniel Beckwith, guest conductor; melanie helton, director

reserved seating. tiCkets $20 for adults; $18 for seniors; $5 for students, available from College of music box office, (571) 353-5340, online at music.msu.edu, or at the door. (see page 8.)

Preview lectures 45 minutes before each performance.

3/31 TuesdayJoseph Lulloff, saxophone, James Forger, saxophone, and Deborah Moriarty, pianoFACULTY RECITAL SERIES sponsored by WKAR7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

Premieres for two saxophones and piano: Paganini Lost and Vultures

4/2 ThursdayPercussion Ensemble7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium Free

4/6 MondayCello Plus Concert 1, Schubert and Dvořák STANLEY AND SELMA HOLLANDER CELLO PLUS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$ (see page 7.)


4/8 WednesdayCello Plus Concert 2, The French Connection STANLEY AND SELMA HOLLANDER CELLO PLUS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$ (see page 7.)

Generously sponsored by Ken and Sandy Beall


4/16 ThursdayJazz Octets7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

4/17 FridaySwing Dance, Jazz Orchestras I, II, III 8:00 p.m. msU Union Ballroom $

4/18 SaturdayEssentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. msU Union main Lounge Free

4/18 Saturday Jazz Spectacular Wrap-up Concert 8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium With special guests.Reserved seating. TICKETS $25 for adults; $20 for seniors; $15 for students, available from College of Music box office, (517) 353-5340, online at music.msu.edu, or at the door.

35th Annual Jazz Spectacular

(April continued on next page)

4/23 ThursdayConcert Band and Concert Orchestra7:30 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

Cormac Cannon, conductormaslanka . . . . . . . . . . . . .mother earth Fanfare Whitacre . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ghost train triptych

4/25 SaturdayMen’s and Women’s Glee Clubs8:00 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $

Jonathan reed, Brandon Williams, conductors

4/26 SundaySymphony Band and Spartan Youth Wind Symphony3:00 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

John t. madden, Cormac Cannon, Joshua kearney, David thornton, conductorsLennon/mcCartney/Berg . . . . . . . . . Blackbirdmaslanka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . symphony no. 4

ApRIL4/27 MondayMusique 21 (Part of Latin IS America)7:30 p.m. Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium Free

kevin noe, director


kevin L. sedatole, conductorrichard sherman, flute, guest soloistnelson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rocky Point holidayLiebermann/shaw. . . . . . . .Concerto for Flutemackey . . . . . . . . . . Wine-Dark sea symphony

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mAY 5/2 SaturdayChoral Union, University Chorale, State Singers, and Symphony Orchestra (Part of Latin IS America)8:00 p.m. Cobb great hall, Wharton Center $

David rayl, conductorVilla-Lobos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Choros no. 10mignone . . . . . . . . . . . . .maracatú de Chico reimontague . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . intrada 1631Works from Colonial Latin america by José Ángel Lamas, Juan Pérez Bocanegra, and Cayetano Pagueras

5/3 SundayPiano MonsterMSUFCU SHOWCASE SERIES3:00 and 7:00 p.m. (two performances)

Fairchild theatre, msU auditorium $$$ (see page 5.)

Both performances generously sponsored by Doug and the late Ginny Jewell

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Latin IS America Festival An Arts and Culturally Blended Festival April 11-May 2, 2015Visit LatinISAmerica.msu.edu for more information and event details in early 2015.

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PRIVATE GIFTS play a vital role in our ability to maintain and enhance the quality of the programs we offer. Donations support student scholarships, fellowships, program endowments, instrument acquisitions, guest artists, professorships, outreach activities, operations, and other crucial areas that make the College of music an exemplary place of learning. to learn more about concert sponsorships and giving to the college, please contact the advancement office at (517) 353-9872.

THANK YOU TO OUR 2014-2015 SPONSORSn ken and sandy Beall (the French Connection)

n William David Brohn (Viva Vivaldi)

n kurt and Cheryl Burmeister (opera – Cosi fan tutte)

n Joanne and Bill Church (West Circle series)

n april Clobes and glen Brough (Bach Plus)

n Byron and Dee Cook (Viva Vivaldi)

n Pam Dilley (Faculty recital – suren Bagratuni, cello and ralph Votapek, piano)

n martin Fuchs and Friends (maurice ravel, man of mystery and schubert and Dvořák)

n stanley and selma hollander (Cello Plus Chamber music Festival and the silent movie, 2015)

n Doug and the late ginny Jewell (Piano monster)

n hari kern and the late ralph r. edminster, m.D. (happy Birthday mozart)

n Clare and Cecil mackey (scholarship: supporting the high C’s)

n Patrick and Victoria mcPharlin (msU Professors of Jazz)

n michigan state University Federal Credit Union (showcase series and spartan spectacular)

n Beth and the late Dr. milton muelder (schubertiade)

n Craig and Lisa murray (a Jazzy Little Christmas)

n Linda nelson (msU – China iX “master Pieces: a Faculty Fanfare of opera, Chinese, and american song” and “musical shares: a Youthful Celebration of opera, Chinese, and american song”)

n in memory of Distinguished Professor emeritus harold L. sadoff, by rosetta n. reusch, Ph.D. and William h. reusch, Ph.D. (Bach Plus)

n Jerry schuur and elaine karle (Bach Plus)

n Drs. Lou a. and roy J. simon (a Fairchild Fanfare)

n Linn Van Dyne and mike knox (symphony orchestra – gustav mahler, symphony no. 3)

n Wkar (Faculty artist recital series)

n Wolverine Development Corporation, Joseph maguire (a Jazzy Little Christmas)

SPONSORSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FORn msU’s home for the holidays – $5,000

n opera theatre production (spring) – $5,000

n Faculty and guest artist recitals – $1,000

RECOGNITIONsponsors will receive recognition in the form of event publicity, promotions,

programs, and pre-concert announcements. Complimentary tickets will also

be provided. For information, or to learn more about event sponsorships

and giving to the college, please contact the College of music advancement

office at (517) 353-9872 or e-mail rebecca surian at [email protected].

GIVING TO mUSIC

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OUR PRIMARY CAMPUS PERFORMANCE SPACESn Cook recital hall and hart recital hall

(music Building, 333 West Circle Drive)n Fairchild theatre

(msU auditorium Building, 542 auditorium road)

Wharton Center for Performing Artsn Cobb great hall (750 east shaw Lane)

Other Campus Venuesn msU Union (49 abbott road)

ACCESSIBILITY College of music programs and events are accessible and accommodating to everyone. Please contact the College of music at (517) 353-5340 for events held at the music Building, and Fairchild theatre, and (517) 432-2000 for events held at Wharton Center.

PARKINGFor Events at Fairchild Theatre, (542 auditorium road) located in the msU auditorium Building at the corner of Farm Lane and auditorium road, park in the gated lot north of the auditorium on auditorium road. Free parking after business hours.

For Events in the Music Building, (Cook Recital hall and hart Recital hall), park on West Circle Drive, at msU’s grand river avenue Parking ramp #6 (449 east Circle Drive, next to olin health Center), or at msU stadium Lot #62W on red Cedar road.

For Events in Wharton Center, park in the Wharton Center Parking ramp ($5 parking fee) on east shaw Lane (north entrance).

Wharton Center Children Policy

infants and newborns are not permitted at Wharton Center events. everyone attending must

have a ticket and be able to sit in a seat. Children under 5 years of age are not permitted unless

otherwise advertised. Parents will be asked to remove their child/children if they are causing

disruptions or are unable to sit quietly

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Purchase tickets ONLiNe for your convenience. music.msu.edu. (Of course, you can still buy your tickets in person, over the phone, or at the door.)

TICKETS AVAILABLE, BEGINNING AUGUST 18n College of music onLine BoX oFFiCe at music.msu.edun in Person or oVer the Phone, room 102, music Building, 333 West Circle Drive, m-F,

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., (517) 353-5340

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TICKET PRICES

GENERAL ADMISSION $ = $10 adults, $8 seniors (age 60 and older); students with iD and anyone under age 18

admitted free

SPECIAL ADMISSION (ThESE EvEnTS ARE RESERvED SEATInG)

$$ = $15 adults, $12 seniors (age 60 and older), $5 students with iD & anyone under 18 (Free “rush” seating for students, if available.)

$$$ = $20 adults, $18 seniors (age 60 and older), $10 students with iD & anyone under 18

TICKETS FOR A Fairchild Fanfare, A Jazzy Little Christmas, and Piano Monster AVAILABLE AT

n College of music box office only, (517) 353-5340, or music.msu.edu

TICKETS FOR MSU’s Home for the Holidays AVAILABLE AT

n Wharton Center box office only, (517) 432-2000, (800) Wharton, or whartoncenter.com (Add $3 for Wharton facility fee. This is not a College of Music fee.)

INFORmATION TICKETS

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Cook Recital Hall, Hart Recital Hall, MSU Music building

Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center

Fairchild theatre, MSU auditorium

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DISCOUNTED TICKETS (FOR GEnERAl ADMISSIOn TICKETS OnlY; see above for purchasing reserved tickets)

instead of ordering a generic pack of tickets, you now have the opportunity to select specific events to attend throughout the season and get a discount! our new ticketing system allows us to better serve our patrons with up-to-date information on events and programming.

Fill out your contact information and select your method of payment.

Choose concerts to attend and how many total tickets you need. Must be general

admission events only, which are marked with a single dollar sign in this brochure ($).

You can even order a mix of adult and senior tickets if you wish.

20 + TICKETS (saVe 20 PerCent) or 10-19 TICKETS (saVe 10 PerCent)

Detach form and submit payment by September 19, 2014. Sorry, there are no refunds for

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2014-15 Concert seriesmichigan state University College of music Box office333 West Circle Drive, room 102east Lansing, mi 48824

FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATIONCollege of music Box office, (517) 353-5340, email at [email protected], or online www.music.msu.edu

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AS A PREMIER professional training ground for performers, composers,

music educators, and scholars, the College of music at michigan state

University prepares students to become world-class musicians working

at the frontiers of their art. our reputation attracts some of the world’s

leading teachers to our faculty, who together mentor the next generation

of outstanding artists and create a standard of excellence to which our

students aspire. Within a welcoming and supportive community, our

students learn how to discover new worlds of artistic expression, to imagine

and inspire, and to develop a creative style that is uniquely their own. our

graduates are found on the world’s concert stages, on the faculties of the

nation’s best schools of music, in outstanding ensembles, and in the

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