2021-2022 season - msu college of music

2021-2022 SEASON

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ORCHESTRA // CHOIR BAND // OPERA // CHAMBER MUSIC

JAZZ // EARLY MUSIC

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We are delighted to bring you our 2021-22 concert season, LIVE AGAIN. The opportunity to share the power of music with such wide variety and live audiences will be more magical than ever.

Through the pandemic we’ve learned a great deal including the joy and irrepressible need to communicate together through the universal language of music. We can’t thank our patrons, sponsors, and our community enough for their support through this historic and trying time. Thank you, again and again and again.

We will stay vigilant throughout our LIVE AGAIN season by following the university’s science-based protocols set forth by local, state, and federal experts. Our focus on health and safety remains paramount.

Bringing you a full slate of performances in acoustically advanced venues like Fairchild Theatre, Wharton Center’s Great Hall, Cook Recital Hall, as well as Murray and Hollander Halls is a great opportunity. We look forward to celebrating this live music revival onstage with audience-inspired performances. Join us!

2021-2022 MSU College of Music Season

Sincerely,

JAMES B. FORGER | DEAN, COLLEGE OF MUSIC

4 VENUES

6 SHOWCASE SERIES

8 WEST CIRCLE SERIES

9 EARLY MUSIC SERIES

10 CELLO PLUS CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

11 MSU OPERA THEATRE

12 RED CEDAR ORGAN

13 GIVING

14 JAZZ

17 ORCHESTRAS

19 BANDS

MUSIC, REVITALIZED

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22 CHOIRS

24 MUSIQUE 21

24 OTHER ENSEMBLES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

26 ARTIST-FACULTY AND GUEST RECITAL SERIES

30 CALENDAR

34 GUEST LECTURES AND MASTERCLASSES

36 INFORMATION AND MAP

37 PURCHASE TICKETS

38 ABOUT US

Learn more about the facilities expansion at music.msu.edu/pavilion

WELCOME BACK

We are entering an exciting new chapter in the history of the College of Music. Beginning this fall, we are welcoming performers and patrons alike to the highly-anticipated Billman Music Pavilion—a 35,000-square foot architectural showpiece of ample practice spaces, grand rehearsal halls, and performance venues.

Completed in April 2020, our pavilion stands as a symbol of optimism and new directions during these exceptional times. Along with 8,500-square feet of renovations to our existing buildings, the state-of-the-art pavilion transforms the musical experience for all who enter.

These amazing facilities would not have been possible without generous donors whose gifts support our mission to provide world-class, career-focused experiences for aspiring musicians. We sincerely thank our donors and MSU for funding this project.

Be a part of our year-long celebration of music and life.

View of the Dick and Ruth Charles Atrium

Hollander Hall Large Rehearsal Hall

Southeast view of Billman Music Pavilion, a 40% expansion of facilities

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Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center

Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium

THE NEW

The MSU College of Music’s new Billman Music Pavilion elevates concert experiences through two brand-new, brilliantly appointed, acoustically advanced performance halls. Scaled for smaller audiences, both Murray and Hollander Halls provide an intimate setting for jazz, chamber music ensembles, and the vocal arts.

In addition, a beautiful new state-of-the-art pipe organ is a focal point of the renovation of the MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel. Adorning the interior and enveloping small audiences in choral and sacred repertoire, the Red Cedar Organ was custom-made for the space thanks to the generous support of Ed and Wanda Eichler. It will be unveiled to the public during a special dedicatory concert in April. See page 12 for details.

THE TREASURED

Guided by the same architects and acousticians who designed the new Billman Music Pavilion, the MSU College of Music has focused on ensuring its beloved performance venues benefit from state-of-the-art renovations adored by artists and patrons alike. Fairchild Theatre and Cook Recital Hall in the Music Building were completely upgraded in the past ten years, and inspired performances in the Cobb Great Hall of the Wharton Center complete the circle of diverse venues on campus. Through enhanced acoustics, design, and proximity to the stage, there are no bad seats in the house.

MURRAY HALL BILLMAN MUSIC PAVILION MUSIC BUILDING156 seats (130 seats main floor, 26 balcony) general admission seating333 West Circle Drive

HOLLANDER HALL MUSIC BUILDING91 Seats333 West Circle Drive

RED CEDAR ORGAN ALUMNI MEMORIAL CHAPEL160 capacity636 Auditorium Road

See page 36 for a map of venue locations.

FAIRCHILD THEATRE MSU AUDITORIUMSeats 400542 Auditorium Road

COOK RECITAL HALL MUSIC BUILDINGSeats 180333 West Circle Drive

COBB GREAT HALL WHARTON CENTERSeats 2,420750 East Shaw Lane at Bogue Street

See page 36 for a map of venue locations.

Murray Hall, Billman Music Pavilion, Music Building

Hollander Hall

Red Cedar Organ at Alumni Memorial Chapel

Cook Recital Hall, Music Building

Relax. Be inspired. Enjoy the LIVE AGAIN experience. We’re following MSU guidelines for public health and safety to keep all our venues safe and clean.

VENUES

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The Westerlies11/3 Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$$

This arty brass quartet of childhood friends from Seattle mixes ideas from jazz, new classical, and Appalachian folk. Based in New York, the blend of two trumpets and two trombones navigates an array of venues and projects with the precision of a string quartet, the audacity of a rock band, and the charm of a family sing-along. Formed in 2011, the self-described “accidental brass quartet” takes its name from the prevailing winds that travel from the West to the East.

The Westerlies quartet is a guest artist of the MSU Federal Credit Union Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence Program. Additional support is provided by the Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the Crane Group.

Reserved seating: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $12 for students. Add a $1.50 convenience fee for tickets ordered online or over the phone.

The MSU Federal Credit Union Showcase Series highlights musical excellence through an

eclectic mix of performances. The 2021-22 LIVE AGAIN season features a jazz-filled holiday

tradition, a triumphant return of choirs and orchestra, an arty brass quartet, a concert

competition of rising chamber music stars, and a “monstrous” piano experience.

The entire Showcase Series is generously sponsored by the MSU Federal Credit Union.

Select concerts may be viewed online at Livestream.com/MusicMSU

Piano Monster5/7 Saturday, 3:00 p.m.FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$$

Immerse yourself in a resounding wall of sound from four grand pianos. The collective virtuosity and artistry of MSU College of Music pianists fill Fairchild Theatre with a beautiful and unforgettable musical experience.

Generously sponsored by Doug and Brenda Jewell.


MSU Federal Credit Unionshowcase series

Songs of Comfort and JoyMSU Choirs and Orchestra12/4 Saturday, 8:00 p.m. COBB GREAT HALL, WHARTON CENTER $$$

Join us for a celebratory return of choral singing as members of MSU Choral Union, University Chorale, and State Singers join the MSU Symphony Orchestra for a concert of inspiring and uplifting music. The program features popular choruses from Handel’s Messiah and perennial choral-orchestral selections including Brahm’s “How lovely is thy dwelling place,” Mozart’s “Ave verum corpus,” Mendelssohn’s “Thanks be to God,” and other favorites. David Rayl, conductor.

Generously sponsored by Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., and Thomas V. O’Halloran, Ph.D, and a donor family with the hope that you enjoy the concert and reflect upon its message of peace and joy.

Reserved seating: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $12 for students. Tickets available through Wharton Center box office only. Call (517) 432-2000, (800) WHARTON, whartoncenter.com, or at the door. Add $3.50 for Wharton facility fee. This is not a College of Music fee.

A Jazzy Little Christmas12/11 Saturday, 8:00 p.m. FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$$

Looking for the perfect way to swing into the holidays? Celebrate the season with the MSU Professors of Jazz and friends as they present their festive favorites.

Generously sponsored by Brenda Sternquist, and Joseph and Jeanne Maguire.


Barbara Wagner Chamber Music Competition ShowcaseTwo days4/15 Friday, 8:00 p.m.4/16 Saturday, 3:00 p.m. FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $

Poised for the next step in their careers, rising stars from the MSU College of Music take the stage to showcase their artistry. Performers and composers selected by a distinguished panel of external jurors compete over two separate concerts, with final jury deliberations and winners of the chamber music and composition divisions announced at the conclusion of Saturday’s concert performances. This second annual juried competition features some of the top musicians from the College.

This chamber music competition program and concert is generously sponsored by Barbara E. Wagner.

General admission seating, per day: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, free for students. Add a $1.50 convenience fee for tickets ordered online or over the phone.

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Lift Every Voice10/25 Monday, 7:30 p.m. FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$

Celebrated and lesser-known Black, Asian, and female composers have had a profound influence on classical music over generations. This concert takes you on a musical journey, weaving together history, personal stories and perspectives. The College of Music invites you to join this enlightening experience that draws its name from the century-old hymn that has become an anthem and a pledge of unity for people and communities fighting for equality and justice.

Generously sponsored by Mike and Midge Morrow, and Byron and Dee Cook.

Bach in the USA12/6 Monday, 7:30 p.m. FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$

Johann Sebastian Bach was devoted to his faith and family above all else, and he reflected those devotions in his music. Bach continued the profound lineage of his family of musicians by instilling a passion for music in his children. Some of Bach’s children went on to their own fame as musicians and composers. This program explores the many “faces” of Bach and the Baroque era music that has become widely celebrated in the United States.

Generously sponsored by Ann-Marie and John Lindley in memory of Marian Braund.

This series celebrates the diversity of the classical genre and features the music of

groundbreaking composers. Concerts are held in the beautiful and intimately scaled

Fairchild Theatre with performances by MSU musicians.

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

Happy Birthday, Mozart!1/24 Monday, 7:30 p.m. FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$

Celebrate the birthday of one of the world’s most beloved composers. Born January 27, 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is considered one of the greatest composers in the history of Western music. Mozart wrote and excelled in every musical genre of his time, applying a range of expression that creates a universal musical voice heralded the world over. Join us for music and birthday cookies in this celebration of Mozart’s birthday!

Generously sponsored by April Clobes and Glen Brough.

Legends4/4 Monday, 7:30 p.m. FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$

West Circle explores exciting new territory with “Legends” – a concert featuring the legends of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Abandon all stereotypes associated with different musical genres and enjoy this blended concert ranging from well-loved classical works to “Legendary” compositions from the adventurous world of gaming. A transformative look at traditional music through a multimedia experience that will shed new light on the traditional and introduce our audience to beloved current day music.

Generously sponsored by Joanne and Bill Church.

Harmonious BlacksmithMusical Portraits 10/10 Sunday, 7:00 p.m.FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$

Named after the popular final movement of George Frideric Handel’s “Suite No. 5, Air and Variations,” this highly-praised early music ensemble presents Baroque musical portraits representing Queen Christina’s transcontinental journey from Sweden to Italy. The program features works of Buxtehude, de la Guerre, Corelli, and Scarlatti.

Artists: Kathie Stewart, traverso and recorder; Aaron Berofsky, violin; Jaap ter Linden, viola da gamba and cello; Joseph Gascho, harpsichord.

Virtuoso guest artists from around the world perform Renaissance and Baroque music in

concerts you won’t hear anywhere else in this area. The intimate setting of Fairchild Theatre is

home to this exceptional annual series marking its sixth year.

The Medici EnsembleA Musical Conversation11/6 Saturday, 8:00 p.m.FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$

A veteran of the early music scene and three rising stars explore Baroque chamber music as a conversation between musicians and the audience. The program includes virtuoso solo and chamber repertoire from France, Scotland, and Germany, and features works by Rameau, Telemann, Tobias Hume, Johann Schop, and Jean-Baptiste Quentin.

Artists: Michael Lynn, flute and recorder; Alan Choo, baroque violin; Ruby Brallier, viola da gamba; Mark Edwards, harpsichord.

This series is generously sponsored by the Taylor Johnston Early Music Series Endowment established by Taylor Johnston.

$$ = Reserved seating: $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $7 for students and those under age 18. Add a $1.50 convenience fee for tickets ordered online or over the phone.

west circle seriesJoanne and Bill Church

early music seriesTaylor Johnston

Aldo Abreu and FriendsMusic Masterpieces from Italian Baroque3/29 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$

A recorder player and director of Baroque ensembles at the New England Conservatory takes the stage with two virtuosos in performances of lesser-known composers of the period, including Girolamo Frescobaldi, Giovanni Legrenzi, Nicola Cosimi, Pietro Castrucci, and Carlo Zuccari.

Artists: Aldo Abreu, recorder; Carol Lewis, viola da gamba; Olav Chris Henriksen, theorbo and baroque guitar.


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A Night at The Movies4/5 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$

Experience the musical mystique of the Silent Movie era reimagined. Composer and pianist Stephen Prutsman and a string quartet take you back in time by performing an inventive score to movie scenes from the classic 1927 Buster Keaton comedy,“College.”

Generously sponsored by Nancy and Charlie Seebeck.

Vox Humana4/7 Thursday, 7:30 p.m. FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$

New York City tenor Nils Neubert brings to life the power and elegance of the human voice through a mesmerizing performance accompanied by strings and piano. Enjoy the serenade of music from the Romantic era with songs by Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann performed by internationally renowned guests and artists from MSU.

Generously sponsored by Andrea L. Wulf.

Cello Plus makes its long-awaited return to the stage after a two-year hiatus prompted by

the pandemic. This beloved annual series will celebrate 20 years of innovative chamber music

performances by acclaimed MSU artists and international guests. Vocal arts of the Romantic

era, chamber works for piano and strings, and a concert featuring scores for film will be among

the highlights of this special anniversary season.

A Festival of Keys4/9 Saturday, 8:00 p.m.FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$

Musically “tuned in,” this program celebrates the rich variety of chamber music repertoire penned for strings. Festival director and cellist Suren Bagratuni will lead fellow MSU string instrumentalists and guest artists in a concert that tips the 20-year scale for Cello Plus through inspired performances.

Generously sponsored by the Stanley and Selma Hollander Endowment for Chamber Music.


Visit youtube.com/musicMSUBrowse Cello Plus Playlist.


MSU Opera Theatre presents two fully staged and costumed productions each season with

the MSU Symphony Orchestra performing in the pit. New this year is a third special opera

event, a celebration of the vocal arts featuring scenes from operatic masterworks.

FALLThree from the Hearth: A Domestic “Dramedy”11/17 Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.11/19 Friday, 7:00 p.m.11/20 Saturday, 7:00 p.m.11/21 Sunday, 3:00 p.m.FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$$

CONDUCTOR: Octavio Más-Arocas STAGE DIRECTOR: Melanie HeltonSET DESIGNER: Kirk Domer

This fanciful production weaves together three 20th century operatic masterworks to tell the story of a dysfunctional, musical family in the early 1960s whose ordinary night turns extraordinary. Sung in English with English surtitles.

Music details: Vaughan Williams’ Serenade to Music (text by Shakespeare), Samuel Barber’s A Hand of Bridge (text by Gian Carlo Menotti), and Maurice Ravel’s L’Enfant et les Sortilèges (from The Child and the Enchantments, text by Colette).

Generously sponsored by Susan Davis, Eleanor H. and Harold E. Leichenko Opera Endowment established by Lauren Julius Harris, and Dr. James M. Miller and Dr. Rebecca H. Lehto.

SPRING Albert Herring, by Benjamin Britten3/23 Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.3/25 Friday, 7:00 p.m.3/26 Saturday, 7:00 p.m.3/27 Sunday, 3:00 p.m.FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$$

CONDUCTOR: Katherine Kilburn STAGE DIRECTOR: Melanie HeltonSET DESIGNER: Kirk Domer

If you like Downton Abbey with a bit of The Vicar of Dibley thrown in, you’ll love this tale of a shy young lad elected May King of a bucolic English village. Benjamin Britten’s Albert Herring follows the tale of the last “innocent” young person in town in this comic tour-de-force. Sung in English with English surtitles.

Music details: Libretto adapted from a 19th-century short story by French author Guy de Maupassant.

Generously sponsored by James and Susan Bonfiglio.

Preview lectures are held 45 minutes prior to opera performance.

The entire MSU Opera Season is generously supported by the Worthington Family Foundation.

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Ken and Sandy Beall20 YEARS opera theatre

Worthington Family Foundation

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$$$ = Reserved seating: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $7 for students and those under age 18. Add a $1.50 convenience fee for tickets ordered online or over the phone.

NEW EVENT THIS SEASONA Celebration of the Beautiful Voice 2/6 Sunday, 3:00 p.m.FAIRCHILD THEATRE, MSU AUDITORIUM $$$

Graduate students from the MSU Vocal Arts area put their glorious voices on full display in this special performance of scenes from operatic masterworks. The program features excerpts from classics like La Bohème, The Tales of Hoffman, Rigoletto, and more. Generously sponsored by Nancy and Charlie Seebeck

The entire Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival is generously sponsored by Ken and Sandy Beall.

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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, student travel and performance opportunities, instrument acquisitions, guest artists, 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 2021-2022 SPONSORSn Brenda and Floyd Akins, Jr. (MSU

Professors of Jazz, September 10, 2021)n Anonymous Donor Family (Songs of

Comfort and Joy)n Arts Midwest Touring Fund (Westerlies)n Sam and Mary Austin (Musique 21 concerts)n Lorie Seitz Barbieri and Chuck Barbieri, in

loving memory of Midge Seitz (MSU ‘52) (Alumni Chapel New Organ Dedication)

n Ken and Sandy Beall (Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival Series)

n James and Susan Bonfiglio (MSU Symphony Orchestra, September 26, 2021, and Spring Opera)

n Joanne and Bill Church (West Circle Series and Legends)

n April Clobes and Glen Brough (Happy Birthday, Mozart!)

n Byron and Dee Cook (Lift Every Voice)n Susan Davis (Fall Opera)n Ed and Wanda Eichler (Alumni Chapel

New Organ Dedication)n John and Gretchen Forsyth (Philip Sinder,

January 19, 2022)n Thea Glicksman (Richard Sherman,

September 22, 2021, and Ralph Votapek, October 5, 2021)

n Belle S. and Julius N. Harris Distinguished Visiting Artist Fund established by Lauren Julius Harris (Dorothy DeLay Masterclass Series)

n Lauren Julius Harris (MSU Symphony Orchestra, February 13, 2022)

n Stanley and Selma Hollander Endowment for Chamber Music (A Festival of Keys)

n Eleanor H. and Harold E. Leichenko Opera Endowment established by Lauren Julius Harris (Fall Opera)

n Doug and Brenda Jewell (Piano Monster)n Taylor Johnston Early Music Series

Endowment established by Taylor Johnston (Taylor Johnston Early Music Series)

n Hari Kern and the late Ralph R. Edminster, M.D. (Ralph Votapek and Friends, September 1, 2021)

n Abby and Ann-Marie Lindley (Gwen Dease and Yvonne Lam, October 13, 2021)

n Ann-Marie and John Lindley in memory of Marian Braund (Bach in the USA. and Marc Embree, October 10, 2021)

n Merritt Lutz (150th Anniversary Celebration of Bands, April 30, 2022)

n Joseph and Jeanne Maguire (A Jazzy Little Christmas and Jazz on the Grand)

n Patrick McPharlin (Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer, and Protest Concert)

n Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, and the Crane Group (Westerlies)

n Dr. James M. Miller and Dr. Rebecca H. Lehto (Fall Opera)

n Mike and Midge Morrow (Lift Every Voice)n MSU Federal Credit Union (Showcase Series,

Spartan Spectacular, Music for Social Justice Series)

n MSU Federal Credit Union Entrepreneurial Musical Artist-in-Residence Endowed Fund (Westerlies)

n Beth and the late Dr. Milton Muelder (MSU Symphony Orchestra, October 24, 2021

n George Orban and Rae H. Ramsdell (Alumni Chapel New Organ Dedication)

n Nancy and Charlie Seebeck (A Night at The Movies, and A Celebration of the Beautiful Voice)

n Brenda Sternquist (A Jazzy Little Christmas)n Leonard and Sharon Tabaka (Annual Jazz

Spectacular Finale Concert)n Dr. Robert W. Uphaus and Dr. Lois M. Rosen

(Suren Bagratuni, November 14, 2021, and Dmitri Berlinsky, November 15, 2021)

n Linn Van Dyne and Mike Knox (MSU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs, April 28, 2022)

n Barbara E. Wagner (Barbara Wagner Chamber Music Competition Showcase)

n Dr. Charles and Philippa Webb (Beacon Hill Music Series)

n WKAR (Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series)n Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D. and

Thomas V. O’Halloran, Ph.D. (Songs of Comfort and Joy)

n Worthington Family Foundation (Opera Theatre Season)

n Andrea L. Wulf (Vox Humana)

The dedication recital for a new world-class organ, custom-made and installed in the renovated

MSU Memorial Alumni Chapel, symbolizes the revitalization of a sacred space on campus. In

addition to being a reopening, the space provides an intimate setting for weddings, funerals,

and interfaith services for the MSU community. For music patrons, the event marks the opening

of a beautiful performance venue for chamber music, choral and brass works, organ repertoire,

and student recitals.

The custom building and installation of the new pipe organ at the MSU Alumni Memorial Chapel was supported by a generous leadership gift by Ed and Wanda Eichler.

Red Cedar Organ Dedication Recital4/10 Sunday, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. MSU ALUMNI MEMORIAL CHAPEL

Guest artist Isabelle Demers, professor at Baylor University, performs a thrilling collection of organ masterworks on the new Red Cedar Organ, expressly made for the renovated iconic chapel. Lovers of pipe organ music will enjoy this special recital

that unveils the state-of-the-art, versatile organ designed by Letourneau Pipe Organs.

Generously sponsored by Ed and Wanda Eichler, George Orban and Rae H. Ramsdell, and Lorie Seitz Barbieri and Chuck Barbieri, in loving memory of Midge Seitz (MSU ‘52).

General Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, free for students.

GIVING TO THE COLLEGE OF MUSIC

MSU alumni memorial chapel

red cedar organ

SPONSORSHIPS AND RECOGNITIONSponsorships are available at $1,000, $2,500, and $5,000. Sponsors will receive recognition in the form of event publicity, promotions, programs, and through online recognition. For information about event sponsorships and giving to the college, please call (517) 353-9872 or e-mail [email protected].

The Red Cedar Organ was designed, constructed, and installed by Letourneau Organs, Saint-Hyacinthe, Québec, Canada.12

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MSU Jazz Ensembles host several events over the concert season that showcase

the talents of faculty, students, and guest artists playing the repertoire of the great

jazz masters plus a range of soul, swing, blues, and gospel. Ensembles include big

band Jazz Orchestras, Jazz Octets, and Jazz Combos. Several renowned guest

jazz musicians will share the concert stage with MSU Jazz Ensembles thanks to the

MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence program. Conductors include

Rodney Whitaker, Diego Rivera, Randy Napoleon, Michael Dease, and Xavier Davis.

JAZZ

10/8 FridayJazz Orchestras with Renee Rosnes, pianoMSUFCU JAZZ ARTIST IN RESIDENCE8:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Aud. $$Renee Rosnes brings her mastery to the stage as one of the premier jazz pianists and composers of her generation. She has toured and recorded with such masters as Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter, Bobby Hutcherson, J.J. Johnson, and James Moody, and is a member of legendary bassist Ron Carter’s quartet. Rosnes is an accomplished producer, music director,

11/19 FridayJazz Octets with Carl Allen, drums6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Murray Hall, Music Building $

New York based drummer Carl Allen is an active sideman with Christian McBride, Inside Straight, and Benny Golson, and has been in high demand for his syncopated and soulful style for three decades. Allen’s multifaceted career as

a businessman, bandleader, and producer provides the perfect template for modern musicians, leading to him becoming a force on today’s jazz scene. The evening of jazz features performances with Allen and MSU Jazz Octets, led by MSU Jazz Studies faculty.

12/3 FridayJazz Orchestras with Lewis Nash, drumsMSUFCU JAZZ ARTIST IN RESIDENCE8:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Aud. $$Drummer Lewis Nash boasts one of the longest discographies in jazz with more than 400 records, earning him the title of Jazz’s Most Valuable Player by Modern Drummer Magazine. Noted for his adaptability to an array of genres, Nash has recorded as a bandleader and has performed with a wide variety of musicians from Tommy Flanagan to Don Pullen. The evening of jazz features performances with MSU Jazz Orchestras, and performing as part of the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.

1/16 SundayJazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium, free (ticket required)A commemorative concert celebrating the birth of Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring MSU Jazz Orchestras and special guests.

Free tickets are available over the phone at 517-353-5340 or for pick-up from the College of Music main office (333 W. Circle Drive, East Lansing) M-F, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Generously sponsored by Patrick McPharlin.

2/25 FridayJazz Orchestras with Stefon Harris, vibraphone MSUFCU JAZZ ARTIST IN RESIDENCE6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Murray Hall, Music Building $$ (General admission seating)While immensely talented as a musician and composer, vibraphonist Stefon Harris also excels as an educator, developer and thought leader. Harris is the associate dean and director of jazz arts at the Manhattan School of Music, co-developer of a revolutionary ear training software, and sought-after presenter on corporate leadership using jazz as a metaphor. His recent album Sonic Creed has been named album of the year by WBGO, the world’s leading jazz radio station. The evening of jazz features performances with MSU Jazz Orchestras and caps a week of mentoring, touring and performing as part of the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.

3/18 FridayJazz Octets with Regina Carter, violinMSUFCU JAZZ ARTIST IN RESIDENCE6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Murray Hall, Music Building $$(General admission seating)A Detroit native, violinist Regina Carter defies traditional musical categories and possesses a unique style all her own. She explores the power of music through the voice of the violin within a range of genres—jazz, R&B, Latin, classical, blues, country, pop, African, and many others. A recipient of the MacArthur “genius” award and a Doris Duke Artist Award, Carter is hailed for her instrumental mastery on several notable album releases and collaborations. The evening of jazz features performances with MSU Jazz Octets and caps a week of mentoring, touring and performing as part of the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.

Visit youtube.com/musicMSUBrowse Jazz Playlists.


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A star-studded lineup of jazz artists lights up concert venues following a week of mentoring, touring, and performing with MSU Jazz Studies musicians as part of the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Program. These leading jazz musicians take the stage with MSU Jazz orchestras, octets, and faculty in concerts reminiscent of jazz traditions. Fall, winter and spring performances feature jazz artists in residence Renee Rosnes, piano; Lewis Nash, drums; Stefon Harris, vibraphone; and Regina Carter, violin.

MSU FEDERAL CREDIT UNION JAZZ ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Blue Mondays for MSU Federal Credit Union Members 10/4 pianist Renee Rosnes 12/6 drummer Lewis Nash

2/21 vibraphonist Stefon Harris 3/14 violinist Regina Carter

collaborator, radio host, and jazz journalist. The evening of jazz features performances with MSU Jazz Orchestras and caps a week of mentoring, touring, and performing as part of the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.

Free, must be an MSUFCU member, seating is limited, RSVP required, 3777 West Rd, East Lansing. Visit msufcu.org for more information.

For information on purchasing tickets, see page 37.

$ = General Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, free for students.

$$= Reserved seating: $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $7 for students and those under age 18. (Note: Murray Hall is general admission seating)

Add a $1.50 convenience fee for all tickets ordered online or over the phone.

ORCHESTRASThe MSU Symphony Orchestra presents six major orchestral concerts and two

fully-staged opera productions, and the MSU Concert Orchestra performs four

times each season. The stages come alive again at the Cobb Great Hall of Wharton

Center and the intimate Fairchild Theatre in the MSU Auditorium. These concerts

are sure to delight audiences, from the experienced classical music patron to those

who wish to expand their horizons and find the joy an orchestra can bring.

MSU’s Yvonne Lam, assistant professor of violin, and Dmitri Berlinsky, professor of violin, are featured soloists who will perform with the MSU Symphony Orchestra. Zhou Tian, associate professor of composition, will present “Transcend,” a commissioned work created to celebrate human perseverance and cultural connections from 150 years of the Transcontinental Railroad.

STRINGS SING!

Yvonne Lam 9/26

Dmitri Berlinsky

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Zhou Tian 2/13

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4/21 ThursdayJazz Octets 7:30 p.m. Murray Hall, Music Building $Four jazz octets blend the sounds of big band with small-group performance in one of the College of Music’s newest halls.

4/22 FridaySwing Dance8:00 p.m. Murray Hall, Music Building $The audience will find it hard to not get up and dance as two jazz orchestras perform the repertoire of the great jazz masters as well as swing in this high-energy concert.

4/23 Saturday Jazz at Lincoln Center: Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Regional Competition 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium, freeHigh school jazz bands compete and perform the music of Duke Ellington and other big band composers before a panel of Jazz at Lincoln Center clinicians and other jazz professionals.

9/10 and 2/18, Murray Hall Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR, see pages 26 and 28.

12/11, A Jazzy Little Christmas, Fairchild Theatre MSU Federal Credit Union Showcase Series, see page 7.

4/23 Saturday Jazz Spectacular Finale Concert8:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $$$An inspiring evening of jazz follows the regional high school band competition. The concert features MSU Jazz Artists, Jazz Orchestra I, the Outstanding High School Band of the Day, jazz bassist John Clayton and other special guests. Generously sponsored by Leonard and Sharon Tabaka.

Reserved seating: $25 for adults; $20 for seniors; $15 for students; tickets available from College of Music box office, (517) 353-5340, online at music.msu.edu, or at the door. Add a $1.50 convenience fee for all tickets ordered online or over the phone.

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JAZZ SPECTACULARCome celebrate this juggernaut of jazz, now 40-years strong. MSU’s Jazz Octets set the groove, while MSU Jazz Orchestras lead the crowd-favorite swing dance. A day-long competition showcases high school talent, capped by a finale concert with guest bassist John Clayton, MSU Jazz artists and ensembles, and more.

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$= General Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, free for students.

$$= Reserved seating: $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $7 for students and those under age 18. (Note: Murray Hall is general admission seating)


Jazz faculty at MSU not only conduct the Jazz Orchestras and Octets, but they also perform with students, the MSUFCU Jazz Artists in Residence and host their group at local venues and other jazz hot spots across the country. Learn more at music.msu.edu, but be sure to mark these dates on your calendar.

Visit youtube.com/musicMSUBrowse Orchestra Playlists.


9/26 SundaySymphony Orchestra: The Spirit of Dance3:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $

Featuring violinist Yvonne Lam, this program includes Strum by Jessie Montgomery, Violin Concerto by Vivian Fung, and Symphony No. 7 in A Major by Ludwig van Beethoven. Octavio Más-Arocas, conductor. Generously sponsored by James and Susan Bonfiglio.

10/14 ThursdayConcert Orchestra: American Masters7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $

Program includes Mothership by Mason Bates, and Symphony No. 4 by Florence Price. Katherine Kilburn, conductor.

10/24 SundaySymphony Orchestra: The Sounds of Colors and Landscapes3:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $

Featuring violinist Dmitri Berlinsky, this program includes Violin Concerto No. 1 in D Major by Sergei Prokofiev, and Symphony No. 2 in D Major by Jean Sibelius. Octavio Más-Arocas, conductor. Generously sponsored by Beth and the late Dr. Milton Muelder.

11/23 TuesdaySymphony Orchestra: Orbiting Sounds7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $

Program includes Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres) by Missy Mazzoli, Records from a Vanishing City by Jessie Montgomery, and Symphony No. 2 by Kurt Weill. Katherine Kilburn, conductor.

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12/4 SaturdaySongs of Comfort and Joy8:00 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, $$$ (See page 6 for tickets)

Join us for a celebratory return of choral singing as members of MSU Choral Union, University Chorale, and State Singers join the MSU Symphony Orchestra for a concert of inspiring and uplifting music. The program features popular choruses from Handel’s Messiah and perennial choral-orchestral selections including Brahm’s “How lovely is thy dwelling place,” Mozart’s “Ave verum corpus,” Mendelssohn’s “Thanks be to God,” and other favorites. David Rayl, conductor. Part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Showcase Series. Generously sponsored by Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., and Thomas V. O’Halloran, Ph.D., and a donor family with the hope that you enjoy the concert and reflect upon its message of peace and joy.

12/8 WednesdayConcert Orchestra: Fantastic Music Tales 7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $

Program includes Háry Janós Suite by Zoltán Kodály. Katherine Kilburn, conductor.

2/13 SundaySymphony Orchestra: Sounds of Oppression, Resilience, and Transcendence3:00 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $

Program includes Transcend by Zhou Tian, and Symphony No. 10 in E Minor by Dmitri Shostakovich. Octavio Más-Arocas, conductor. Generously sponsored by Lauren Julius Harris.

2/24 ThursdayConcert Orchestra: Fiesta!7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $

Program includes Danzón No. 2 by Arturo Márquez, Intermezzo from Goyescas by Enrique Granados, and Capriccio Espagnol by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov. Katherine Kilburn, conductor.

3/25 FridaySymphony Orchestra: Honors Concert8:00 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $

The annual Honors Concert will feature top MSU student musicians performing with the Symphony Orchestra. Repertoire to be determined by the winner of the Jere Hutcheson Composition Competition. Octavio Más-Arocas, conductor.

4/26 TuesdayConcert Orchestra: “The Planets” 7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $

Program includes Haunted Topography by David Little, a composition by the Jere Hutcheson Composition Competition winner, and movements from The Planets by Gustav Holst. Katherine Kilburn, conductor.

4/28 ThursdayVerdi’s Messa da Requiem7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $

Symphony Orchestra shares the stage with Choral Union, State Singers, and University Chorale to perform Messa da Requiem, Giuseppe Verdi’s dramatic setting of the Catholic Requiem for four soloists, choir, and orchestra. This “opera in liturgical garb” reflects on sadness and joy, simplicity and majesty, contemplation, and apocalypse, with sublime melodies, dramatic contrasts, and soaring vocal parts. Octavio Más-Arocas, conductor. Generously sponsored by Linn Van Dyne and Mike Knox.

New this season, enjoy Orchestra Lecture Recitals that present unique insights into various composers’ music, highlighted by Symphony Orchestra performance excerpts. Free and open to the public at the MSU Auditorium’s Fairchild Theatre.

9/21 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, presented by assistant conductor Asieh Mahyar

10/19 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2, presented by assistant conductor Fátima Corona del Toro

2/4 Friday, 8:00 p.m. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, presented by assistant conductor Asieh Mahyar

3/1 Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Program TBA, presented by assistant conductor Fátima Corona del Toro

AN INSIDE VIEW OF COMPOSITIONS AND PERFORMANCE

BANDSThe MSU Bands present performances that encompass a broad range of works for

wind ensembles including chamber music, full band repertoire, and the music of

underrepresented composers. Highlights of the 2021-2022 season will include the

annual “Spartan Spectacular” in November, a February concert featuring composers

of color to be held at the Detroit School of the Arts, and a season finale featuring

the Wind Symphony, Symphony Band, and Concert Band in commemoration of

150 years of bands at MSU.

10/22 FridayWind Symphony8:00 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Guest composer: Andrew Perkins. Program includes Moxie by Viet Cuong (transcr. Matthew Sedatole), Tuebor Suite by Andrew Perkins, and Symphony No. 5 by David Maslanka. Kevin L. Sedatole, conductor.

11/7 SundaySpartan Spectacular3:00 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center An annual tradition for the Green and White faithful since 1971, Spartan Spectacular offers an exciting musical experience for the entire family. The unique program features a surround-sound performance by the Spartan Marching Band and highlights its twirlers, color guard, and drumline. Additional performances by the MSU Symphony Band, Jazz Octet I, and other top ensembles from the College of Music make it clear why this concert is called spectacular. Generously sponsored by the MSU Federal Credit Union.

Tickets go on sale Oct. 12. Orchestra level $15, grand tier $12, $10 group seating (orchestra level or grand tier), available at Wharton Center ticket office only, (517) 432-2000, (800) WHARTON, or whartoncenter.com. Add $3.50 for Wharton facility fee. This is not a College of Music Fee.

9/23 ThursdaySymphony Band7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Program includes Beginnings from “Rise” by Adam Schoenberg, Nocturne (Wind premiere) by Zhou Tian (arr. David Thornton), Haworthia by Daisuke Shimizu, Second Suite in F by Gustav Holst, and Farewell Song from “Rise” by Adam Schoenberg. David Thornton, conductor.

9/24 FridayWind Symphony8:00 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Program includes Masquerade by Anna Clyne, Trace (Wind premiere) by Zhou Tian (arr. Simon Holoweiko), Sweet Chariot by Carlos Simon, and Negro Folk Symphony (Wind premiere) by William Dawson (arr. Henry Dorn). Kevin L. Sedatole, conductor.

10/12 TuesdayConcert Band and Campus Band7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Program includes Halcyon Hearts by Katahj Copley, Chorale and Alleluia, Op. 42 by Howard Hanson, Trains of Thought (consortium premiere) by Alex Shapiro, Embers (Wind premiere) by Tom Davoren, and Albanian Dance by Shelley Hanson. Arris Golden, conductor.

10/21 ThursdaySymphony Band7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Guest composer: Jennifer Jolley. Program includes Fanfare Politeia by Kimberly Archer, A Solemn Place by Wayne Oquin, A Mother of a Revolution by Omar Thomas, Questions to Heaven (World premiere) by Jennifer Jolley, and Hymn for World Peace by David Maslanka. David Thornton, conductor.

Octavio Más-Arocas, associate professor of music and director of orchestras, and Katherine Kilburn, assistant professor of music and assistant director of orchestras, joined MSU for the 2020–2021 Season. They will make their debut live-audience performances this season.

NEW ORCHESTRA CONDUCTORS

Katherine Kilburn

Octavio Más-Arocas

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$= General Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, free for students and those under age 18.

$$= Reserved seating: $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $7 for students and those under age 18.

$$$= Reserved seating: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors, $12 for students and those under age 18.


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2/22 TuesdayConcert Band and Campus Band7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Program includes Panoramic Fanfare by Tyler S. Grant, New Wade ‘n Water by Adolfus Hailstork, Shine by Julie Giroux, Meditation by Dwayne Milburn, and Harriet for Wind Symphony by O’Neal Douglas. Arris Golden, conductor.

3/22 TuesdaySymphony Band7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Program includes Savannah River Holiday by Ron Nelson, Solace: A Lyric Concerto by Joel Love, and Symphony in B-flat by Paul Hindemith. Joseph Lulloff, saxophone soloist. David Thornton, conductor.

3/24 ThursdayMSU Wind Symphony: March Forth!7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Program includes March in F, “York” by Ludwig van Beethoven, Marche Hongroise by Hector Berlioz, Children’s March by Percy Grainger, Moorside March by Gustav Holst, La Procession du Rocio by Joaquin Turina (arr. Alfred Reed), Geschwindmarsch by Paul Hindemith, Pathfinder of Panama by J. P. Sousa, The Crosley by Henry Fillmore, Marche Slave by P. I. Tchaikovsky (transcr. Mark Hindsley), Stars and Stripes Forever by J. P. Sousa. Kevin L. Sedatole, conductor.

4/19 TuesdayCampus Band7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $

5/1 SundayAlumni Band and Spartan Youth Wind Symphony3:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Aud., freeSpartan Youth Wind Symphony program includes Polly Oliver by Thomas Root, Halle’s Light by Ryan George, a commissioned piece by Erika Svanoe, and Rocketship! by Kevin Day. Arris Golden, conductor.

4/30 SaturdayFeaturing Concert Band, Symphony Band, and Wind Symphony3:00 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Celebrating 150 years of bands at MSU, this grand concert features all three ensembles. The program presents a variety of works, including world premieres.

Generously sponsored by Merritt Lutz.

GUEST ARTISTS Aaron Perrine, composer; Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez, composer; Jordan Lulloff, saxophone soloist

MSU ARTISTS Joseph Lulloff, saxophone soloist; Zhou Tian, composer

CONCERT BAND Program includes Anti-Fanfare for Wind Ensemble Minus Brass by Andrew Blair, Stillwater for Wind Ensemble by Kelijah Dunton, and The Long Light After Time (World premiere) by Aaron Perrine.

SYMPHONY BAND Program includes En Mi, Familia (World premiere) by Ivette Herryman-Rodriguez, and Bells for Stokowski by Michael Daugherty.

WIND SYMPHONY Program includes Marche Electrique by Giuseppe Creatore, Scherzo Furioso by Jordan Gudefin with soloists Joseph Lulloff and Jordan Lulloff, Colonial Song by Percy Grainger, and Sinfonia for Wind Ensemble (World premiere) by Zhou Tian.

150 th Anniversary

CELEBRATION OF BANDS

2/5 SaturdayMSU Wind Symphony: Concert Honoring Black History Month8:00 p.m. Detroit School for the Arts

The MSU Wind Symphony visits the Detroit School for the Arts in a concert honoring composers of color during Black History Month. Program includes American Fanfare by Adolphus Hailstork, Sweet Chariot by Carlos Simon, Negro Folk Symphony by William Dawson (arr. Henry Dorn), Combination March by Scott Joplin (arr. Gunther Schuller), Concerto for Wind Ensemble by Kevin Day, and Come Sunday by Omar Thomas. Kevin L. Sedatole, conductor. Visit music.msu.edu for information about admission to this event.

Joseph Lulloff, MSU professor of saxophone, takes the stage with the Symphony Band and Wind Symphony ensembles for solo performances, including a special duo-performance with his son and College of Music alumnus Jordan Lulloff for the 150th Anniversary Celebration of Bands. Grammy-nominated composer Zhou Tian, MSU associate professor of composition, debuts World and Wind premieres in three different concerts.

Groundbreaking works from renowned visiting composers are performed at Wharton in October. Jennifer Jolley and Andrew Perkins share the stage with the MSU’s Wind Symphony and Symphony Band.

MSU MUSICIANS

GUEST COMPOSERS

Joseph Lulloff 3/22, 4/30

Jennifer Jolley 10/21

Jordan Lulloff4/30

Andrew Perkins10/22

Zhou Tian 9/23, 9/24,

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Visit youtube.com/musicMSUBrowse Band Playlists.


11/18 ThursdaySymphony Band7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Program includes Fanfare Canzonique by Brian Balmages, Wild Nights! by Frank Ticheli, Let My Love Be Heard by Jake Runestad, and Gloriosa by Yasuhide Ito. David Thornton, conductor.

11/21 SundayWind Symphony and Spartan Youth Wind Symphony3:00 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Concert includes the MSU Wind Symphony performing Marche Hongroise from The “Damnation of Faust” by Hector Berlioz (arr. Yo Goto), and Feste Romane by Ottorino Respighi (arr. Yoshihiro Kimura), and the Spartan Youth Wind Symphony performs Shimmering Joy by Tyler S. Grant, Llwyn Onn by Brian Hogg, Hebrides Suite by Clare Grundman, and Tight Squeeze by Alex Shapiro. Kevin L. Sedatole and Arris Golden, conductors.

11/30 TuesdayConcert Band and Campus Band7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Program includes Shimmering Sunshine by Kevin Day, Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Major by Johann Sebastian Bach (arr. Roland L. Moehlmann), Old Home Days Suite by Charles Ives (arr. Jonathan Elkus), Ash by Jennifer Jolley, and Home Away from Home by Catherine Likhuta. Arris Golden, conductor.

2/10 ThursdaySymphony Band7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Program includes The Governor’s Own by Alton Adams, Ballad for Band by Morton Gould, Echo Chamber by Peter Van Zandt Lane, and Manifestos by Paul Dooley. David Thornton, conductor.

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MSU’s Choral Ensembles include singers from within the College of Music and

across the campus community. MSU choirs perform sacred and secular music

from the choral canon (including major-choral-orchestral masterpieces), works

from cultures around the world, and contemporary repertoire written by a diverse

array of composers. These choral groups number from 18 to 125 singers and make

their triumphant return to the stage this season with eight total concerts. Season

highlights include choir concerts featuring premieres and works that convey the

triumphs and tragedies of the human experience, plus a guest performance by the

renowned St. Olaf choral ensemble.

4/2 SaturdayUniversity Chorale and State SingersPremiere: “Standing at the Beam”8:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Featuring the world premiere of “Standing at the Beam,” commissioned by the MSU College of Music for University Chorale. Composed by Andrea Clearfield with text by Anthony Silvestri, the intent of this piece is to foster a spirit of healing among survivors of sexual assault and all those impacted by it. The concert will also include additional choral repertoire performed by State Singers, conducted by Jonathan Reed.

4/19 TuesdayWomen’s Glee Club and Singing Spartans (formerly Men’s Glee Club)7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Jonathan Reed and Colleen Chester, conductors.

4/22 FridayWomen’s Chamber Ensemble, Chamber Choir, and Campus Choir8:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $ Sandra Snow, Saleel Menon, and Katy Green, conductors.

4/28 ThursdayVerdi’s Messa da Requiem7:30 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center $Symphony Orchestra shares the stage with Choral Union, State Singers, and University Chorale to perform Messa da Requiem, Giuseppe Verdi’s dramatic setting of the Catholic Requiem for four soloists, choir, and orchestra. This “opera in liturgical garb” reflects on sadness and joy, simplicity and majesty, contemplation, and apocalypse, with sublime melodies, dramatic contrasts, and soaring vocal parts. Octavio Más-Arocas, conductor. Generously sponsored by Linn Van Dyne and Mike Knox.

11/7 SundayState Singers and University Chorale7:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $ Featuring works by Trevor Weston and René Clausen written to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The concert will also include Concerto for Marimba and Choir by Gene Koshinski with MSU percussionist Gwendolyn Dease.

12/4 SaturdaySongs of Comfort and Joy8:00 p.m. Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center, $$$ (See page 6 for tickets)

Join us for a celebratory return of choral singing as members of MSU Choral Union, University Chorale, and State Singers join the MSU Symphony Orchestra for a concert of inspiring and uplifting music. The program features popular choruses from Handel’s Messiah and perennial choral-orchestral selections including Brahm’s “How lovely is thy dwelling place,” Mozart’s “Ave verum corpus,” Mendelssohn’s “Thanks be to God,” and other favorites. David Rayl, conductor. Part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Showcase Series. Generously sponsored by Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D., and Thomas V. O’Halloran, Ph.D, and a donor family with the hope that you enjoy the concert and reflect upon its message of peace and joy.

CHOIRS

9/23 ThursdayOn-demand Concert Rebroadcast Honoring the 80th Anniversary of “Babi Yar”Free online event, HolocaustCenter.org Available September 23–27 September marks the 80th anniversary of the Babi Yar massacre of almost 34,000 Jews on the outskirts of the city of Kiev, Ukraine. To observe this anniversary, the Detroit area Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus, the MSU College of Music, and The Michael and Elaine Serling Institute for Jewish Studies and Modern Israel present a rebroadcast of the 2019 concert, “Shostakovich, Babi Yar: Remembering the Holocaust.” Performed by the MSU Symphony Orchestra and Choral Ensembles, this concert includes Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 13 (Babi Yar) featuring baritone soloist Mark Rucker, and selections from Charles Davidson’s I Never Saw Another Butterfly, conducted by Christopher James Lees from the Cobb Great Hall, Wharton Center for Performing Arts. These powerful performances include contextual presentations by musicologists and historians from Michigan State University.

12/7 TuesdayWomen’s Glee Club and Singing Spartans (formerly Men’s Glee Club)7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Jonathan Reed and Colleen Chester, conductors.

12/10 FridayWomen’s Chamber Ensemble, Chamber Choir, and Campus Choir8:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $ Sandra Snow, Jack Bertrand, and Katy Green, conductors.

1/30 SundaySt. Olaf Choir, Guest Ensemble7:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium, see pricing below

Conducted by MSU alumnus Anton Armstrong since 1990, the St. Olaf Choir is considered the premier a cappella choir of the United States. Now in its second century of existence, this dynamic group of singers continues to push the boundaries of choral artistry, performing both traditional and contemporary choral repertoire. Tickets for this event are available at stolaf.edu/tickets or by calling 1-800-363-5487. Reserved seating: $30 adults/seniors and $10 for students.

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Using a variety of theatrical techniques including film, lighting, and movement,

Musique 21 features flexible instrumentation and focuses on new works for a truly

unique experience.

MUSIQUE 219/20 Monday“The Music of Missy Mazzoli and her Mentors”7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Featuring the music of Missy Mazzoli, Louis Andriessen and David Lang, conducted by Rob Abend and Henry Dorn.

10/18 Monday“The Sound of Her Voice” 7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Presenting an all-female, living composer program that includes Starburst by Jessie Montgomery, Vestigia Flammae by Nina Young, You Are Free by Sarah Kirkland Snider, Illumine by Anna Thorvaldsdottir, and Nabunum’s Water by Melody Eötvös. Katherine Kilburn, conductor.

11/2 TuesdayPercussion Ensemble7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Presenting a range of contemporary works performed by members of MSU’s percussion ensemble.

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12/12 SundayMSU Chamber Music Day

Sensory Friendly Spartan Concert12/12 Sunday, 3:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium, free All are welcome to this concert presenting a variety of Chamber Ensembles in a concert designed to serve the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum or people with sensory sensitivities. Fun, interactive music-making activities are available for a concert atmosphere that permits audience mobility and noise making. A quiet room will also be available for attendees.

Join us again, spring semester: Sensory Friendly Spartan Concert, 4/19 Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Fairchild Theatre, free.

Chamber Music Showcase Concert12/12 Sunday, 7:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Experience a range of dynamic instrumental performances by select student chamber ensembles from MSU College of Music.

2/2 WednesdayTuba Euphonium Ensemble7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Presenting tuba-euphonium quartets, as well as the full 18-member MSU Tuba-Euphonium ensemble, performing original and transcribed works.

4/13 WednesdayPercussion Ensemble7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Presenting a range of contemporary works performed by members of MSU’s percussion ensemble.

Fall 2021Spartan Marching BandThe public can watch the Spartan Marching Band during activities surrounding home football game Saturdays featuring fan-favorite performances and a march to the stadium. Warmup begins about 90 minutes prior to kickoff, Adams Field, adjacent to the Music Building. Visit spartanband.net for news and event information on gamedays. David Thornton, SMB director; Arris Golden, SMB associate director.

9/11 vs. Youngstown State

9/25 vs. Nebraska

10/2 vs. Western Kentucky (Homecoming)

10/30 vs. Michigan

11/13 vs. Maryland

11/27 vs. Penn State

MORE ENSEMBLES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

1/31 Monday“The Devil’s Tale”7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Music and text by James Stephenson, this composition is written as a sequel to Igor Stranvinsky’s work L’Histoire du Soldat, depicting a modern-day journey of Joseph, the devil, told in reverse.

4/25 Monday“Theatre of Music”7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $A diverse and theatrical program will feature music by various living composers including Michael Frazier, Jennifer Higdon, and Roberto Sierra. Octavio Más-Arocas, conductor.

All Musique 21 concerts are generously sponsored by Sam and Mary Austin.

11/22 MondayTrombone Choir7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Presenting a variety of original works written for trombone choirs.




11/14 Sunday Classic Chamber Works for Cello 7:00 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building $ Featuring works composed for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms. ARTISTS: Suren Bagratuni, cello; Margarita Shevchenko, piano. Generously sponsored by Dr. Robert W. Uphaus and Dr. Lois M. Rosen.

11/15 MondayDmitri Berlinsky: Enchanted Violin 7:30 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building $Featuring the gems of violin repertoire based on fairy tales, legends, folk songs, and dances by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Alexander Glazunov, Pablo de Sarasate, and Fritz Kreisler. Violinist Dmitri Berlinsky joins guest pianist Rohan De Silva, who has partnered with violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and notable violinists on concert stages worldwide. De Silva will host a masterclass open to the public as part of the Dorothy DeLay Masterclass Series; see page 35 for details. ARTISTS: Dmitri Berlinsky, violin; Rohan De Silva, guest piano. Generously sponsored by Dr. Robert W. Uphaus and Dr. Lois M. Rosen.

12/1 WednesdayDreams and Spirits: Works for Strings and Clarinet7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Featuring The Dreams and Prayers of Isaac the Blind for clarinet and string quartet by Osvaldo Golijov, and The Dybbuk Suite, Op. 35 for clarinet, string quartet, double bass, and percussion by Joel Engel. These two works explore the mystical realm of Jewish folk stories and the Kabbalah—a set of esoteric teachings meant to explain the relationship between the unchanging, eternal God and the infinite, and the mortal, finite universe. ARTISTS: Guy Yehuda, clarinet; Dmitri Berlinsky, violin; Yvonne Lam, violin; Eric Nowlin, viola; Suren Bagratuni, cello; Kevin Brown, double bass; Gwendolyn Dease, percussion.

1/9 SundayAn Afternoon of Art Song3:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $An afternoon of songs by Antonio Vivaldi, Claude Debussy, Gustav Mahler, Tom Cipullo, and others. ARTISTS: Melanie Helton, soprano; Elden Little, piano.

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9/1 WednesdayRalph Votapek and Friends: Music for Two Pianos7:30 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building $Presenting works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Anton Arensky, Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel, Astor Piazzolla, and Nikolai Kapustin. ARTISTS: Claire Tang and Daniel Bazin, guest piano; Ralph Votapek, piano. Generously sponsored by Hari Kern and the late Ralph R. Edminster, M.D.

9/10 FridayMSU Professors of Jazz: Honoring the PerSisters6:30 p.m. Pre-concert presentation, free

8:00 p.m. Performance, Fairchild Theatre, MSU Aud. $Join an insightful pre-concert presentation by Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum Director Mónica Ramírez-Montagut and guest curator Syrita Steib who will discuss “PerSisters,” an exhibition honoring the life-changing persistence of formerly incarcerated women from Louisiana. After the presentation, artwork of the PerSisters is put to music by jazz composer and New Orleans pianist Victor Atkins joined by MSU Professors of Jazz. ARTISTS: Victor Atkins, guest piano; Xavier Davis, piano; Michael Dease, trombone; Randy Gelispie, drums; Randy Napoleon, guitar; Diego Rivera, saxophone; Rodney Whitaker, bass. Generously sponsored by Brenda and Floyd Akins, Jr.

9/16 Thursday New Stories 7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $ Featuring John Anthony Lennon’s Distances Within Me, Dorothy Chang’s New Stories, David Colson’s Cat Tales—a new chamber work for two saxophones and piano, and Charles Ruggiero’s Strayhorn for jazz saxophone and piano. ARTISTS: Joseph Lulloff, saxophone; Henning Schröder, guest saxophone; Yu-Lien The, guest piano; John Nichol, guest piano.

9/18 SaturdayBeauty and Sorrow in the Shadow of the Iron Curtain 8:00 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building $A concert featuring works written for clarinet and piano from the end of World War II to the Cold War by Russian masters Mieczysław Weinberg, Alexander Tcherepnin, Sergei Prokofiev, and Edison Denisov. ARTISTS: Guy Yehuda, clarinet; Genadi Zagor, piano.

9/22 WednesdayWorks for Flute and Piano7:30 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building $A recital featuring the performers’ favorite works composed for flute and piano including Suite Modale by Ernest Bloch, select works by Claude Debussy, and a flute sonata by César Franck. ARTISTS: Richard Sherman, flute; Deborah Moriarty, piano. Generously sponsored by Thea Glicksman.

9/28 TuesdayChamber Works from Beethoven to Piazzolla7:30 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building $Faculty hornist Corbin Wagner performs chamber works from Beethoven to Piazzolla joined by MSU colleagues on instruments that include the natural horn, marimba, guitar, harp, alphorn, and more. ARTISTS: Gwendolyn Dease, percussion; Chen-Yu Huang, harp; Patrick Johnson, harpsichord; Randy Napoleon, guitar; Corbin Wagner, horn.

10/5 TuesdayPiano Recital7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Presenting works for solo piano including Sonata in A Major, D. 664 by Franz Schubert, Seven Fantasy Pieces, Op.116 by Johannes Brahms, Pavanne by Maurice Ravel, Four Spanish Pieces by Manuel de Falla, and Third Sonata in A Minor, Op. 28 by Sergei Prokofiev. ARTIST: Ralph Votapek, piano. Generously sponsored by Thea Glicksman.

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10/10 SundayPass A Good Time 2021-LIVE!3:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $“Pass A Good Time” is an expression that celebrates an era, special event, or person. This year’s annual performance is dedicated to the magnificent students, faculty, and staff of the MSU College of Music, and pays tribute to the 1940s and the university community. ARTISTS: Marc Embree, bass-baritone; Jane Bunnell, mezzo-soprano; Alban Kit Bridges, guest piano; Don Seitz, guest piano; Steven Mosteller, guest piano. Generously sponsored by Ann-Marie and John Lindley in memory of Marian Braund.

10/13 WednesdayModern Repertoire for Violin and Marimba7:30 p.m. Murray Hall, Music Building $From Astor Piazzolla’s iconic Histoire du Tango to the virtuosic wit of Paul Lansky and the drama of Kevin Day, this program explores the richly diverse modern repertoire for violin and marimba. ARTISTS: Gwendolyn Dease, percussion; Yvonne Lam, violin. Generously sponsored by Abby and Ann-Marie Lindley.

11/4 ThursdayChamber Recital with Piano, Violin, and Clarinet7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Featuring works by Franz Liszt, Terry Riley, Tōru Takemitsu, Bunita Marcus and L’Histoire du soldat by Igor Stravinsky. ARTISTS: Derek Kealii Polischuk, piano; Yvonne Lam, violin; Guy Yehuda, clarinet.

11/12 FridayGuest Ensemble: Reverón Trío8:00 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building $Presenting a guest chamber music recital featuring works by Latin American and Spanish composers. Trio members actively promote Latin American music through their work as scholars and entrepreneurs, having devoted their careers to the discovery, cataloging, performance, and recording of this rich repertoire. ARTISTS: Ana Maria Otamendi, guest piano; Simon Gollo, guest violin; Horacio Contreras, guest cello. The ensemble will offer an open-to-the-public reading of works by MSU College of Music composition students on Saturday November 13, 10:00 a.m. – noon, MSU Community Music School, East Lansing. This guest ensemble is part of the MSU Federal Credit Union Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence program.

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3/31 Thursday, 4/1/ Friday, 4/2 SaturdayChamber Music: Connecting LinesPresenting an engaging series of events revolving around premiere performances of chamber music works and the interconnected nature of the compositions with culture and art.

3/31 ThursdaySights and Sounds: All Things Composition, Part 1 6:30 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, freeA special town hall-style panel discussion and experiential exhibit presented in connection with the Broad Art Museum’s 10th Anniversary. Looking to the future in classical music, historically driven by tradition, this discussion explores the celebration of identity in contemporary music, and how this intersects with trends in visual arts. This event further focuses on the cross-pollination between music composition and genres with visual arts and styles. Curated tours of the museum’s collections will follow a panel discussion, including esteemed guest composer-performers Martha Redbone, Meg Okura, and Pascal Le Boeuf. This event is co-sponsored by the MSU College of Music Running Start program and the Jazz Studies and Composition areas.

4/1 FridayInterconnected: Chamber Work Premieres8:00 p.m. Murray Hall, Music Building $This concert presents six chamber work premieres by composers Paquito D’Rivera, Meg Okura, Martha Redbone, Cornelius Boots, Pascal Le Boeuf, and Nathalie Joachim. ARTISTS: Tasha Warren, clarinet; Meg Okura, guest violin; Pascal Le Boeuf, guest piano; Dave Eggar, guest cello. Commission of these works is supported by the MSU HARP Development Grant.

4/2 SaturdaySights and Sounds: All Things Composition, Part 2 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, freeThe second part of this music and visual arts journey continues with curated tours of the Museum’s collections and performances of works by Paquito D’Rivera, Martha Redbone, Meg Okura, Nathalie Joachim, Cornelius Boots, and Pascal Le Boeuf. ARTISTS: Tasha Warren, clarinet; Dave Eggar, guest cello.

4/2 SaturdayChamber Fusion: Jazz Meets Classical3:00 p.m. Murray Hall, Music Building $A special hybrid concert featuring works by instrumentalist-composers Paquito D’Rivera, Martha Redbone, Pascal Le Boeuf, Meg Okura, and Dave Eggar. Performances by MSU Jazz and Chamber Music students with guest artists. Presented by MSU Jazz Studies and MSU College of Music Chamber Music areas.

1/19 WednesdayTuba and Friends 7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Faculty tubist Philip Sinder joins a diverse collection of faculty colleagues in recital. The program features music by Jan Koetsier, James Stephenson, and PDQ Bach. ARTISTS: Philip Sinder, tuba; Chen-Yu Huang, harp; Gwendolyn Dease and Jon Weber, percussion; Michael Kroth, bassoon. Generously sponsored by John and Gretchen Forsyth.

1/28 FridayFormosa Trio8:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $This unique ensemble comprised of flute, viola, and harp presents a diverse program ranging from the music of classical Claude Debussy trios, to works by American composer Libby Larsen, to a newly-commissioned piece by Taiwanese composer Tsung-Jen Hsieh. ARTISTS: Chen-Yu Huang, harp; Pei-San Chiu, guest flute; Tze-Ying Wu, guest viola.

2/1 TuesdayLunar New Year Celebration7:30 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building $Presenting works by composers of Asian descent to celebrate the Lunar New Year. ARTISTS: Yvonne Lam, violin; Mingzhe Wang, clarinet; and other MSU faculty and student musicians.

2/6 SundayTogether with Family and Friends7:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Metropolitan Opera Baritone and Professor Mark Rucker and accompanist Sadie Rucker join artist family and friends in a program of opera, spirituals, gospel, religious, and art songs. ARTISTS: Mark Rucker, baritone; Sadie Rucker, piano; Jane Bunnell, mezzo-soprano; Evonda Thomas-Smith, guest mezzo-soprano; George Shirley, guest tenor; Marvin Rucker, guest bass; Norman Rucker, guest tenor; Kevin Rucker, guest tenor.

2/13 SundayIf I Love Again: An Evening of American Songbook 7:00 p.m. Murray Hall, Music Building $Enjoy a performance of standards from the American Songbook including works by Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, and many more in the intimate surroundings of one of the College’s newest performance halls. ARTISTS: Melanie Helton, soprano; Randy Napoleon, jazz guitar.

2/18 FridayMSU Professors of Jazz6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Murray Hall, Music Bldg. $This instrumental “hard-bop” band performs a variety of jazz standards. ARTISTS: Xavier Davis, piano; Michael Dease, trombone; Randy Gelispie, drums; Randy Napoleon, guitar; Diego Rivera, saxophone; Rodney Whitaker, bass.

02/28 MondaySongs for the Re-Opened World7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $A tribute to Marian Anderson and Paul Robeson: Two great American singers who broke boundaries by being the first African Americans to sing on many stages. Anderson and Robeson were revered in Europe as interpreters of classical art song, as well as ambassadors for American music and spirituals. ARTISTS: Jane Bunnell, mezzo-soprano; Marc Embree, bass-baritone; Elden Little, piano.

03/15 TuesdayThe Old Man and the C, Sea, Sì, Sí, See? 7:30 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building $An aging tenor battles some rough vocal seas and “Cs” in a diverse, sentimental, and humorous evening of art song, musical theater, and opera. ARTISTS: Richard Fracker, tenor; Elden Little, piano.

3/31 ThursdayInternational Chamber Soloists7:30 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium $Violinist Dmitri Berlinsky and the International Chamber Soloists perform a variety of string works celebrating the birthdays of Johann Sebastian Bach and Joseph Haydn. The award-winning International Chamber Soloists group consists of collegiate music students from across the globe, and was founded by Berlinsky.

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9/1 Wed 7:30 p.m. Ralph Votapek and Friends: Music for Two Pianos Cook Recital Hall $ pg 26 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

9/10 Fri 6:30 p.m. MSU Professors of Jazz: Honoring the PerSisters Fairchild Theatre $ pg 26 8:00 p.m. (Pre-concert presentation, free, followed by performance, $)

9/13 Mon 10:00 a.m. Zlatomir Fung, cello Cook Recital Hall free pg 35 Dorothy DeLay Masterclass Series

9/16 Thu 7:30 p.m. New Stories Fairchild Theatre $ pg 26 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

9/18 Sat 8:00 p.m. Beauty and Sorrow in the Shadow of the Iron Curtain Cook Recital Hall $ pg 26 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

9/20 Mon 7:30 p.m. Musique 21: The Music of Missy Mazzoli and her Mentors Fairchild Theatre $ pg 24

9/21 Tue 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Lecture Recital: Fairchild Theatre free pg 18 Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7

9/22 Wed 7:30 p.m. Works for Flute and Piano Cook Recital Hall $ pg 26 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

9/23 Wed through On-demand Concert Rebroadcast Online: HolocaustMuseum.org free pg 22 9/27 Sun Honoring the 80th Anniversary of “Babi Yar”

9/23 Thu 7:30 p.m. Symphony Band Cobb Great Hall $ pg 19

9/24 Fri 8:00 p.m. Wind Symphony Cobb Great Hall $ pg 19

9/26 Sun 3:00 p.m. Symphony Orchestra: The Spirit of Dance Fairchild Theatre $ pg 17

9/28 Tue 12:45 p.m. Music Theory Lecture: Dr. J. Daniel Jenkins Online free pg 34

9/28 Tue 7:30 p.m. Chamber Works from Beethoven to Piazzolla Cook Recital Hall $ pg 26 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

10/4 Mon 3:00 p.m. Midori, violin Cook Recital Hall free pg 35 Dorothy DeLay Masterclass Series

10/5 Tue 7:30 p.m. Piano Recital with Ralph Votapek Fairchild Theatre $ pg 26 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

10/8 Fri 8:00 p.m. Jazz Orchestras with Renee Rosnes, piano Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 14 MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence

10/10 Sun 3:00 p.m. Pass A Good Time 2021-LIVE! Fairchild Theatre $ pg 26 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

10/10 Sun 7:00 p.m. Harmonious Blacksmith: Musical Portraits Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 9 Taylor Johnston Early Music Series

10/12 Tue 7:30 p.m. Concert Band and Campus Band Cobb Great Hall $ pg 19

10/13 Wed 7:30 p.m. Modern Repertoire for Violin and Marimba Murray Hall $ pg 27 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

10/14 Thu 7:30 p.m. Concert Orchestra: Price: American Master Cobb Great Hall $ pg 17

10/18 Mon 7:30 p.m. Musique 21: The Sound of Her Voice Fairchild Theatre $ pg 24

10/19 Tue 12:45 p.m. Music Theory Lecture: Dr. Rachel Lumsden Online free pg 34

10/19 Tue 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Lecture Recital: Sibelius’s Symphony No. 2 Fairchild Theatre free pg 18


10/22 Fri 8:00 p.m. Wind Symphony Cobb Great Hall $ pg 19

10/24 Sun 3:00 p.m. Symphony Orchestra: Fairchild Theatre $ pg 17 The Sounds of Colors and Landscapes

10/25 Mon 7:30 p.m. Lift Every Voice Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 8 Joanne and Bill Church West Circle Series

11/2 Tue 7:30 p.m. (EMAR) Westerlies Performance Reading Cook Recital Hall free pg 34

11/2 Tue 7:30 p.m. Percussion Ensemble Fairchild Theatre $ pg 24

11/3 Wed 7:30 p.m. The Westerlies Fairchild Theatre $$$ pg 6 MSUFCU Showcase Series Part of the MSUFCU Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence program

11/4 Thu 7:30 p.m. Chamber Recital with Piano, Violin, and Clarinet Fairchild Theatre $ pg 27 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

11/6 Sat 8:00 p.m. The Medici Ensemble: A Musical Conversation Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 9 Taylor Johnston Early Music Series

11/7 Sun 3:00 p.m. Spartan Spectacular Cobb Great Hall $$$ pg 19

11/7 Sun 7:00 p.m. State Singers and University Chorale Fairchild Theatre $ pg 22

11/12 Fri 8:00 p.m. Guest Ensemble: Reverón Trío Cook Recital Hall $ pg 27 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

11/14 Sun 7:00 p.m. Classic Chamber Works for Cello Cook Recital Hall $ pg 27 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

11/15 Mon 7:30 p.m. Dmitri Berlinsky: Enchanted Violin Cook Recital Hall $ pg 27 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

11/16 Tue 12:45 p.m. Music Theory Lecture: Dr. Danuta Mirka Online free pg 34

11/16 Tue 1:30 p.m. Rohan De Silva, piano chamber music Cook Recital Hall free pg 35 Dorothy DeLay Masterclass Series

11/17 Wed, 11/19 Fri, Three from the Hearth: A Domestic “Dramedy” Fairchild Theatre $$$ pg 11 11/20 Sat 7:00 p.m. Worthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season 11/21 Sun 3:00 p.m.


11/19 Fri 6:30 p.m. Jazz Octets with Carl Allen, drums Murray Hall $ pg 15 & 8:00 p.m.

11/21 Sun 3:00 p.m. Wind Symphony and Spartan Youth Wind Symphony Cobb Great Hall $ pg 20

11/22 Mon 7:30 p.m. Trombone Choir Fairchild Theatre $ pg 24

11/23 Tue 7:30 p.m. Symphony Orchestra: Orbiting Sounds Fairchild Theatre $ pg 17


12/1 Wed 7:30 p.m. Dreams and Spirits: Works for Strings and Clarinet Fairchild Theatre $ pg 27 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

12/3 Fri 8:00 p.m. Jazz Orchestras with Lewis Nash, drums Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 15 MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence

12/4 Sat 8:00 p.m. Songs of Comfort and Joy Cobb Great Hall $$$ pg 6 MSU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs MSUFCU Showcase Series

12/6 Mon 7:30 p.m. Bach in the USA Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 8 Joanne and Bill Church West Circle Series

12/7 Tue 3:00 p.m. Vadim Gluzman, violin Cook Recital Hall free pg 35 Dorothy DeLay Masterclass Series

12/7 Tue 7:30 p.m. Women’s Glee Club and Singing Spartans Fairchild Theatre $ pg 23

12/8 Wed 7:30 p.m. Concert Orchestra: Fantastic Music Tales Fairchild Theatre $ pg 18

12/10 Fri 8:00 p.m. Women’s Chamber Ensemble, Fairchild Theatre $ pg 23 Chamber Choir, and Campus Choir

12/11 Sat 8:00 p.m. A Jazzy Little Christmas Fairchild Theatre $ pg 7 MSUFCU Showcase Series

12/12 Sun 3:00 p.m. MSU Chamber Music Day Fairchild Theatre free pg 25 Sensory Friendly Spartan Concert 7:00 p.m. Chamber Music Showcase Fairchild Theatre $ pg 25

12/14 Tue 4:00 p.m. Canadian Brass Masterclass Fairchild Theatre free pg 34

1/9 Sun 3:00 p.m. An Afternoon of Art Song Fairchild Theatre $ pg 27 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

1/16 Sun 3:00 p.m. Jazz: Spirituals, Prayer and Protest Concert Fairchild Theatre free pg 15 & 7:00 p.m. (Ticket required)

1/19 Wed 7:30 p.m. Tuba and Friends Fairchild Theatre $ pg 28 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

1/24 Mon 7:30 p.m. Happy Birthday, Mozart! Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 8 Joanne and Bill Church West Circle Series

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1/28 Fri 8:00 p.m. Formosa Trio Fairchild Theatre $ pg 28 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

1/30 Sun 7:00 p.m. St. Olaf Choir, Guest Ensemble Fairchild Theatre $$$ pg 23

1/31 Mon 7:30 p.m. Musique 21: Devil’s Tale Fairchild Theatre $ pg 24

2/1 Tue 12:45 p.m. Music Theory Lecture: Dr. John Paul Ito Online free pg 34

2/1 Tue 7:30 p.m. Lunar New Year Celebration Cook Recital Hall $ pg 28 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

2/2 Wed 7:30 p.m. Tuba Euphonium Ensemble Fairchild Theatre $ pg 25

2/4 Fri 8:00 p.m. Orchestra Lecture Recital: Fairchild Theatre free pg 18 Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10

2/5 Sat 8:00 p.m. MSU Wind Symphony: Detroit School for the Arts pg 20 Concert Honoring Black History Month tickets/details

2/6 Sun 1:00 p.m. 2022 Running Start Live Pitch Competition Hollander Hall free pg 35

2/6 Sun 3:00 p.m. A Celebration of the Beautiful Voice Fairchild Theatre $$$ pg 11 Worthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season

2/6 Sun 7:00 p.m. Together with Family and Friends Fairchild Theatre $ pg 28 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR


2/13 Sun 3:00 p.m. Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of Oppression, Cobb Great Hall $ pg 18 Resilience, and Transcendence

2/13 Sun 7:00 p.m. If I Love Again: An Evening of American Songbook Murray Hall $ pg 28 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

2/17 Thu 7:30 p.m. (EMAR) So Percussion Performance Reading Large Rehearsal Hall free pg 34

2/18 Fri 6:30 p.m. MSU Professors of Jazz Murray Hall $ pg 28 & 8:00 p.m. Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

2/22 Tue 12:45 p.m. Music Theory Lecture: Dr. Yayoi Uno Everett Online free pg 34


2/23 Wed time TBA (EMAR) Q&A with Branford Marsalis Location TBA free pg 34

2/24 Thu 7:30 p.m. Concert Orchestra: Fiesta! Cobb Great Hall $ pg 18

2/25 Fri 6:30 p.m. Jazz Orchestras with Stefon Harris, vibraphone Murray Hall $$ pg 15 & 8:00 p.m. MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence

2/28 Mon 7:30 p.m. Songs for the Re-Opened World Fairchild Theatre $ pg 28 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

3/1 Tue 7:30 p.m. Orchestra Lecture Recital: Program TBA Fairchild Theatre free pg 18

3/15 Tue 7:30 p.m. The Old Man and the C, Sea, Sì, Sí, See? Cook Recital Hall $ pg 28 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

3/18 Fri 6:30 p.m. Jazz Octets with Regina Carter, violin Murray Hall $$ pg 15 & 8:00 p.m. MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence

3/22 Tue 12:45 p.m. Music Theory Lecture: Dr. Richard Desinord Online free pg 34

3/22 Tue 7:30 p.m. Symphony Band Cobb Great Hall $ pg 20

3/23 Wed, 3/25 Fri, Albert Herring, by Benjamin Britten Fairchild Theatre $$$ pg 11 Sat 3/26 7:00 p.m. Worthington Family Foundation Opera Theatre Season 3/27 Sun 3:00 p.m.

3/24 Thu 7:30 p.m. MSU Wind Symphony: March Forth! Cobb Great Hall $ pg 20

3/25 Fri 8:00 p.m. Symphony Orchestra: Honors Concert Cobb Great Hall $ pg 18

3/29 Tue 7:30 p.m. Aldo Abreu and Friends: Fairchild Theatre $ pg 9 Music Masterpieces from Italian Baroque Taylor Johnston Early Music Series

3/31 Thu 6:30 p.m. Sights and Sounds: All Things Composition, Part 1 Broad Art Museum free pg 29

3/31 Thu 7:30 p.m. International Chamber Soloists with Fairchild Theatre $ pg 28 violinist Dmitri Berlinsky Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

4/1 Fri 8:00 p.m. Interconnected: Chamber Work Premieres Murray Hall $ pg 29 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

4/2 Sat 10:00 a.m. Sights and Sounds: All Things Composition, Part 2 Broad Art Museum free pg 29

4/2 Sat 3:00 p.m. Chamber Fusion: Jazz Meets Classical Murray Hall $ pg 29 Artist-Faculty and Guest Recital Series sponsored by WKAR

4/2 Sat 8:00 p.m. University Chorale and State Singers Fairchild Theatre $ pg 23 Premiere: “Standing at the Beam”

4/4 Mon 7:30 p.m. Legends Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 8 Joanne and Bill Church West Circle Series

4/5 Tue 7:30 p.m. A Night at the Movies Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 10 Ken and Sandy Beall Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival 20th Anniversary

4/7 Thu 7:30 p.m. Vox Humana Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 10 Ken and Sandy Beall Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival 20th Anniversary

4/9 Sat 8:00 p.m. A Festival of Keys Fairchild Theatre $$ pg 10 Ken and Sandy Beall Cello Plus Chamber Music Festival 20th Anniversary

4/10 Sun 3:00 p.m. Red Cedar Organ Dedication Recital Memorial Chapel $ pg 12 & 7:00 p.m.

4/13 Wed 7:30 p.m. Percussion Ensemble Fairchild Theatre $ pg 25

4/15 Fri 8:00 p.m. Wagner Chamber Music Competition Showcase Fairchild Theatre $ pg 7 4/16 Sat 3:00 p.m. Two days, multiple groups MSUFCU Showcase Series

4/19 Tue 10:00 a.m. Sensory Friendly Spartan Concert Fairchild Theatre free pg 25

4/19 Tue 7:30 p.m. Women’s Glee Club and Singing Spartans Fairchild Theatre $ pg 23

4/19 Tue 7:30 p.m. Campus Band Cobb Great Hall $ pg 20

4/21 Thu 7:30 p.m. Jazz Octets Murray Hall $ pg 16 Part of the Jazz Spectacular 40th Anniversary

4/22 Fri 8:00 p.m. Swing Dance Murray Hall $ pg 16 Part of the Jazz Spectacular 40th Anniversary

4/22 Fri 8:00 p.m. Women’s Chamber Ensemble, Fairchild Theatre $ pg 23 Chamber Choir, and Campus Choir

4/23 Sat 8:00 a.m. Jazz at Lincoln Center: Fairchild Theatre free pg 16 – 6:00 p.m. Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Regional Competition Part of the Jazz Spectacular 40th Anniversary

4/23 Sat 8:00 p.m. Finale Concert Fairchild Theatre $$$ pg 16 Part of the Jazz Spectacular 40th Anniversary

4/25 Mon 7:30 p.m. Musique 21: Theatre of Music Fairchild Theatre $ pg 24

4/26 Tue 7:30 p.m. Concert Orchestra: The Planets Cobb Great Hall $ pg 18

4/28 Thu 7:30 p.m. Verdi’s Messa da Requiem Cobb Great Hall $ pg 23 MSU Symphony Orchestra and Choirs

4/30 Sat 3:00 p.m. 150th Anniversary Celebration of Bands Cobb Great Hall $ pg 21 Featuring Concert Band, Symphony Band, and Wind Symphony

5/1 Sun 3:00 p.m. Alumni Band and Spartan Youth Wind Symphony Fairchild Theatre free pg 21

5/7 Sat 3:00 p.m. Piano Monster Fairchild Theatre $$$ pg 7 MSUFCU Showcase Series

Summer Evenings Music in the Garden SeriesDates and times to be announced, free Outdoor concerts and garden tours at the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden.

6/17 Friday – 6/18 Saturday25th Annual East Lansing Summer Solstice Jazz FestivalTimes to be announced, downtown East Lansing, freeA celebration of jazz featuring nationally recognized and regional jazz artists in a lively outdoor setting.

SUMMER 20227/24 Sunday – 7/30 SaturdayCelebrating the Spectrum: A Festival of Music and LifeTimes to be announced, Music Building, freePianists on the autism spectrum and student-mentors perform at welcome and finale concerts.

Wednesdays in July25th Annual Muelder Summer Carillon Series6:00 p.m. Beaumont Tower, West Circle Dr.Outdoor carillon concerts, free.

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INSIDE THE MUSICLectures, Masterclasses, Residencies and more

Entrepreneurial Musical Artist in Residence (EMAR) Supported by the MSU Federal Credit Union, this residency provides an immersive experience led by groundbreaking musicians and thought leaders. EMAR demonstration and speaking events are free.

Distinguished Lectures in Music TheoryThe vibrant Music Theory Area guest-scholars program brings renowned theorists to present their research, guest-teach classes, and mentor students. Lectures start at 12:45 p.m. and are open to the general public to view online. Visit theory.music.msu.edu/events for details and to request links to online events.

Dorothy DeLay Masterclass SeriesNamed for the renowned violin teacher and MSU alumna, the Dorothy DeLay series brings guest virtuosos and maestros from across the globe to share their techniques, explore repertoire, and reflect on life as an artist. Joined by MSU professor of violin Dmitri Berlinsky and College of Music students, the guided discussions and performance masterclasses are free and open to the public. Visit music.msu.edu to see spring guests. Generously sponsored by the Belle S. and Julius N. Harris Distinguished Visiting Artist Fund established by Lauren Julius Harris.

Hollander Distinguished Lectures in MusicologyLeading scholars in musicology visit MSU to discuss some of the most insightful subjects in music today. See the lecture event listings at music.msu.edu to browse upcoming topics. This lecture series is generously sponsored by the Stanley and Selma Hollander Endowed Fund in Musicology.

Jazz Artists in ResidenceThe MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence program brings top jazz musicians to campus to perform, teach and tour local and regional school communities across

Michigan. See pages 14–16 for performance details and visit music.msu.edu to learn about residency activities that are free and open to the public.

Orchestra Lecture RecitalsPresenting unique insights into composers’ music paired with performance excerpts. See page 18 for dates and details. Free and open to the public.

College of Music students can participate in an enriching array of lectures, workshops,

masterclasses, and guest artist residencies. Some of these engaging discussions and instructional

sessions are free and open to the public. Browse these events for a cross-section of unique

opportunities and visit music.msu.edu/events for updated listings throughout the season.

9/28 Tuesday, Dr. J. Daniel Jenkins: Public music theory, outreach and engagement, and twentieth-century music

10/19 Tuesday, Dr. Rachel Lumsden: Music theory pedagogy, feminist theory, critical race theory

11/16 Tuesday, Dr. Danuta Mirka: Musical rhythm and meter, Classical music

2/1 Tuesday, Dr. John Paul Ito: Musical rhythm and meter, connections between analysis and musical performance

2/22 Tuesday, Dr. Yayoi Uno Everett: Musical meaning, opera, music of East Asia

3/22 Tuesday, Dr. Richard Desinord: Theories and analysis of popular music

9/13 Monday, Zlatomir Fung, cello 10:00 a.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building

10/4 Monday, Midori, violin 3:00 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building

11/16 Tuesday, Rohan De Silva, piano chamber music 1:30 p.m. Cook Recital Hall, Music Building

12/7 Tuesday, Vadim Gluzman, violin 3:00 p.m Cook Recital Hall, Music Building

12/14 Tuesday, Guest Masterclass Canadian Brass Performance Masterclass Spontaneous, virtuous, and fun brass ensemble works with MSU student musicians. 4:00 p.m. Fairchild Theatre, MSU Auditorium, free. Wharton performance, 12/14, 7:30 p.m.

2/17, Thursday, (EMAR) So Percussion Performance Reading: Sonically expansive and imaginative group performs original works composed by MSU students from the Composition Area. 7:30 p.m., Large Rehearsal Hall, Music Bldg., free. Wharton performance, 2/20, 3:00 p.m. WhartonCenter.com for tickets.

2/23 Wednesday, (EMAR) Q&A with Branford Marsalis: Jazz saxophonist, composer, bandleader and educator discusses the jazz horizon with students from MSU Jazz Studies Area. Visit music.msu.edu for event time and location. Wharton performance 2/23, 7:30 p.m. WhartonCenter.com for tickets.

11/2 Tuesday, (EMAR) Westerlies Performance Reading: Arty new-classical brass quartet performs original works composed by MSU students from the Composition Area. 7:30-9:30 p.m., Cook Recital Hall. College of Music performance 11/3, See page 6 for details and tickets.

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2022 Running Start Live Pitch CompetitionSee student entrepreneurs in action as they pitch their innovative projects and music business ideas to a live audience and panel of judges. Winners can earn up to $2500 to fund their projects. Members of the audience are invited to vote for the People’s Choice Award.

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OUR CAMPUS PERFORMANCE SPACESn Cook Recital Hall (Music Building, 333 West Circle Drive)n Fairchild Theatre (MSU Auditorium Building, 542 Auditorium Road)n Hollander Hall (Music Building, 333 West Circle Drive)n Murray Hall (Music Building, 333 West Circle Drive)

WHARTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSn Cobb Great Hall and Pasant Theatre (750 East Shaw Lane)

OTHER CAMPUS VENUESn MSU Community Music School (4930 Hagadorn Road, East Lansing)n Demonstration Hall (229 Demonstration Hall Road)n Alumni Memorial Chapel (636 Auditorium Road)

ACCESSIBILITY College of Music programs and events are accessible and accommodating to everyone. Contact the College of Music at (517) 353-5340 for events held at the Music Building, Fairchild Theatre, Alumni Chapel, and Demonstration Hall and (517) 432-2000 for events held at Wharton Center.

PARKING (SEE SYMBOL FOR PARKING IN MAP ABOVE P )

FAIRCHILD THEATRE AND ALUMNI MEMORIAL CHAPELAcross from the MSU Auditorium Building at the corner of Farm Lane and Auditorium Road, park in metered spaces or the gated lot on Auditorium Road. Parking is free after 6 p.m.

MUSIC BUILDING AND DEMONSTRATION HALLPark 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.

WHARTON CENTERPark in the Wharton Center Parking Ramp on East Shaw Lane (north entrance). Parking in this ramp (Ramp 3) is available through the Shaw entrance and the fee is the regular hourly rate for the majority of College of Music events.

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INFORMATION TICKETSPurchase 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 24n 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 n AT THE DOOR beginning 45 minutes prior to events n ALL TICKETS SALES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

TICKET PRICESGENERAL ADMISSION $ $12 Adults, $10 Seniors (age 60 and older); Students with ID and anyone under age 18 are

free but require a ticket for admission.

SPECIAL ADMISSION (RESERVED SEATING) $$ $17 Adults, $15 Seniors (age 60 and older), $7 Students with ID and anyone under age 18.

Please note: All events scheduled in Murray Hall are general admission seating. $$$ $22 Adults, $20 Seniors (age 60 and older), $12 Students with ID and anyone under age 18.

TICKET PROCESSING AND MAILING FEESA convenience fee of $1.50 per ticket will be applied to transactions made online or over the phone for events hosted by the College of Music. Tickets mailed to you will incur a $1.00 mailing fee to cover postage and handling. For events at Wharton Center, add $3.50 facility fee per ticket. (This is not a College of Music fee.)

TICKETING SYSTEM AND PATRON PROFILES A new ticketing system will be implemented this season to enhance online purchases, ticketing, and seating. Customers can utilize a shopping cart to acquire tickets to multiple events and specify traditional paper tickets either mailed to you or picked up at Will Call, paperless-smartphone tickets, or print-at-home tickets. Patrons can also manage their profile and specify the type of events that are preferred and how to receive information and updates. Customer information processed and stored through this system is secure and only used for the promotion of events presented by the College of Music. Data gathered is not shared with other organizations. If you have questions or would like more information about the box office system visit music.msu.edu/tickets or contact the main office at 517-353-5340.

POTENTIAL DISCOUNTS AND PROMOTIONSAs a patron and subscriber to events presented by the College of Music, you are eligible for potential discount opportunities offered online throughout the season. Watch your email inbox for announcements about promotional offerings and upcoming events.

CHILDREN ATTENDING EVENTSGeneral admission events labeled ($) are free for MSU students and children under the age of 18 (with student ID). All free admission events still require a ticket for entry. Children should be accompanied by an adult. Wharton Center Children Policy: Infants and newborns are not permitted at Wharton Center and Concert Auditorium 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.

CONCERT ETIQUETTE Please be mindful of those seated around you. Silence your cell phone and refrain from using it or taking photos or video during performances. Your applause is always appreciated, but please hold until the end of each music section performed.

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Cobb Great Hall, Pasant Theatre, Wharton Center

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Michigan State University College of Music students learn how to discover new worlds of artistic expression, developing a creative style uniquely their own. Our faculty – some of the world’s leading teachers – mentor these next generations of outstanding artists within a welcoming and supportive community that also engages over 2,000 non-Music majors through courses, outreach, and ensembles.

We nurture the human element of music with robust focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and we prepare graduates who will one day be on the world’s concert stages, on the faculties of the nation’s best schools, in outstanding ensembles, and in the most successful music education programs.

Our faculty set the standard of excellence, and our students work hard to aspire to that standard. All of this takes place in facilities that have recently expanded by 40% to include state-of-the-art rehearsal, practice, and performance spaces. Our people and our facilities, our programs and our philosophy, have made MSU a premier professional training ground for performers, composers, music educators, and scholars who work at the frontiers of their art.

MUSIC FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE In this powerful series, MSU faculty speak through their music and their voices to address some of the issues of social justice in our society. In partnership with WKAR-TV, this entertaining and thought-provoking group of new episodes hosted by renowned artist and MSU Artist-in-Residence Damien Sneed builds on our award-winning 2020 video series, available to watch at YouTube.com/musicMSU. Generously sponsored by the MSU Federal Credit Union and the MSU Creating Inclusive Excellence Grant 2020.

EXPLORE MUSIC AT MSUSTAY UPDATED. Sign up to receive occasional emails about upcoming events and concerts, including this season brochure and special offers: music.msu.edu/subscribe.

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EXPERIENCE MUSIC ONLINE. Nothing is better than a live performance, but you can still catch some events no matter where you are! Browse selections from our past concerts on YouTube and our Livestream channel, and watch for opportunities to enjoy live performances online. Visit YouTube.com/musicMSU and Livestream.com/musicMSU for great performances.

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