- Welcome
- Explore Music
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Master’s Admissions
- Programs & Degrees
- Master of Music in Collaborative Piano
- Master of Music in Composition
- Master of Music in Conducting (Choral)
- Master of Music in Conducting (Orchestral)
- Master of Music in Conducting (Wind)
- Master of Music in Jazz
- Master of Arts in Musicology
- Master of Music in Music Education (Summer Program)
- Master of Music in Music Theory
- Master of Music in Performance
- Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy
- Performance Diploma
- How to Apply and Timeline
- Tuition and Funding Opportunities
- International Applicants
- English Language Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
- Programs & Degrees
- Doctoral Admissions
- Programs & Degrees
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestra Conducting
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting
- Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance
- Performance Diploma
- How to Apply and Timeline
- Tuition and Funding Opportunities
- International Applicants
- English Language Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
- Programs & Degrees
- Graduate Certificate for Enrolled Music Students
- Admissions Process for Enrolled Students
- Auditions
- After Acceptance
- Visiting Our Campus
- Admissions Events
- Contact Admissions
- FAQs
Admissions
- Welcome
- Explore Music
- Undergraduate Admissions
- Master’s Admissions
- Programs & Degrees
- Master of Music in Collaborative Piano
- Master of Music in Composition
- Master of Music in Conducting (Choral)
- Master of Music in Conducting (Orchestral)
- Master of Music in Conducting (Wind)
- Master of Music in Jazz
- Master of Arts in Musicology
- Master of Music in Music Education (Summer Program)
- Master of Music in Music Theory
- Master of Music in Performance
- Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy
- Performance Diploma
- How to Apply and Timeline
- Tuition and Funding Opportunities
- International Applicants
- English Language Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
- Programs & Degrees
- Doctoral Admissions
- Programs & Degrees
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Collaborative Piano
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Choral Conducting
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Orchestra Conducting
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting
- Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance
- Performance Diploma
- How to Apply and Timeline
- Tuition and Funding Opportunities
- International Applicants
- English Language Requirements for International Graduate Applicants
- Programs & Degrees
- Graduate Certificate for Enrolled Music Students
- Admissions Process for Enrolled Students
- Auditions
- After Acceptance
- Visiting Our Campus
- Admissions Events
- Contact Admissions
- FAQs
Explore Music
A vibrant music community.
Creative musicians thriving in a close community within a large, top-tier public research university. Rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a wide scope of interests, enhanced by the lively campus that is home.
World-class Rehearsal Facilities and Venues
The College features acoustics designed to protect hearing health while offering an exceptional sound environment that elevates the artistic experience for musicians.
Internationally Recognized Faculty
Scholars and artists deeply committed to student success and mentorship.
Academic Opportunities
Every candidate is automatically evaluated for merit-based scholarships through the application and audition process.
The Journey
Personalized, in-house advising and curriculum support for all students, offering multiple academic paths.
Performance Opportunities
High-level collaborative experiences in varied musical settings.
Student Life
Discover life at MSU, where our close-knit music community thrives within the energy of a Big Ten university.
