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By Topic: Visiting Artists And Scholars
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Ketchens wows the crowd October 16, 2023
Continue readingDr. Doreen Ketchens brings New Orleans to East Lansing, spreading great joy along the way.
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MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program welcomes legendary drummer November 11, 2021
Continue readingLewis Nash sets the groove for November-December workshops and performances
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MSU Music presents Venezuelan Trio in concert of all Latin American works November 02, 2021
Continue readingProgram includes premiere of work by MSU composition faculty Ricardo Lorenz
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Live-audience jazz and big name guests are back September 23, 2021
Continue readingPianist Renee Rosnes kicks-off of the ninth season of MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence program events.
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Midori on campus September 22, 2021
Continue readingVisionary violinist to be in-person for the Dorothy DeLay MasterClass Series.
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Jazz Spectacular Festival April 08, 2021
Continue readingMSU celebrates its annual festival with a jazz-jammed-packed two-day event
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Saxophonist Charles McPherson Be-Bops into spring March 08, 2021
Continue readingMSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program wraps up virtual season
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Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon heats up February with masterful performances February 01, 2021
Continue readingMSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program continues virtual season
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MSU College of Music welcomes Damien Sneed January 01, 2021
Continue readingSneed brings social impact programming to the College of Music and Wharton Center.
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Famed alumna inspires new series January 01, 2021
Continue readingVirtual master class series honors revered violin teacher and MSU alumna Dorothy DeLay.
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Guitarist Dave Stryker lights up December with jazzy flair November 24, 2020
Continue readingMSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program continues virtual season
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What a difference a mentor makes May 18, 2020
Continue readingJazz confidence grows when visitors join forces with faculty.
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Jazz pianist and composer to visit MSU January 20, 2020
Continue readingBruce Barth mentors, tours through MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence Program, Feb. 3-9
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An exciting week of band and orchestra performances September 05, 2019
Continue readingStudent ensembles perform at Fairchild Theatre and Wharton Center, and feature distinguished guests.
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Diversifying jazz mentorship April 25, 2019
Continue readingLeading musicians cap off dynamic lineup for MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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Masters of excellence December 17, 2018
Continue readingTwo leading jazz artists mentor MSU students through week-long residencies.
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Harry Connick, Jr. visits with Music students December 03, 2018
Continue readingPiano player, singer, actor shares life lessons and career insights with students.
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yMusic inspires students June 28, 2018
Continue readingInnovative group finds collaborative spirit alive and well in MSU Music students.
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Steve Wilson makes lasting impression April 30, 2018
Continue readingFourth and final 2017-18 MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence ends season on a high note.
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Helen Sung conveys technique, life lessons through MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program March 26, 2018
Continue readingThe third of four critically-acclaimed artists to visit and teach students through the residency program.
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Harvey Mason shares jazz life lessons through MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program January 31, 2018
Continue readingBusy studio musician, jazz drummer, record producer, and member of the band Fourplay teaches and performs with MSU Jazz students
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Visiting Artist Offers Insight and Latin Flair to Jazz December 05, 2017
Continue readingTrumpeter Michael Philip Mossmann conveys life lessons through the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program
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Conrad Herwig, Jazz Artist in Residence May 31, 2017
Continue readingJazz trombone icon teaches, tours, and personifies jazz tradition through MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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“Walk-on” pianist flows to the top of Billboard Latin charts May 02, 2017
Continue readingAlumnus Arthur Hanlon reflects on his time at MSU, visits with students and performs at concert.
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Visiting Soprano Offers Praise and Invaluable Perspective April 17, 2017
Continue readingOpera singer Martina Arroyo visits MSU, holds workshop for 150 students.
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Renowned NY Jazz Clarinetist-saxophonist Visits MSU March 23, 2017
Continue readingAnat Cohen inspires students to explore global styles through the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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Eminem’s Manager Talks Brand and Business with MSU January 09, 2017
Continue readingProminent artist manager Paul Rosenberg discusses careers in music business with MSU students.
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Visiting Jazz Bass Teacher and Composer Embodies Tradition January 09, 2017
Continue readingRufus Reid brings the groove to MSU and beyond through the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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Contemporary Chamber Quartet Entertains and Inspires December 12, 2016
Continue readingBrooklyn Rider shares excellence and artistry through a two-day residency in the MSU College of Music.
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Visiting Jazz Guitarist Shares Perspective and Inspires Students October 20, 2016
Continue readingRussell Malone embodies jazz tradition through the MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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Planned Guests to Inspire and Entertain MSU Community October 11, 2016
Continue readingArtist entrepreneurs share insights on 21st century careers through MSU College of Music Running Start program.
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Announcing MSUFCU Jazz Artists in Residence September 29, 2016
Continue readingSwingin' Lineup for 2016-17 Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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Saxophonist Visits and Tours with MSU Jazz Studies May 04, 2016
Continue readingTim Warfield Jr. shares perspectives on music and life through MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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Renowned Jazz Pianist Performs and Visits with Students April 12, 2016
Continue readingKenny Barron mentors aspiring musicians through MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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MSU Welcomes Jazz Saxophonist for Residency February 29, 2016
Continue readingTim Warfield Jr. swings into East Lansing through MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence Program, Feb. 29 to March 6.
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Oberlin Baroque Ensemble Works with Students and Faculty February 05, 2016
Continue readingEsteemed baroque ensemble visits College of Music, explores historic performance.
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MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence February 01, 2016
Continue readingAcclaimed jazz pianist Kenny Barron teaches, tours mid-Michigan through Jazz Artist in Residence Program, Feb. 8-14
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Exploring 17th-and 18th-century Masterworks January 25, 2016
Continue readingMSU welcomes the Oberlin Baroque Ensemble for workshops and a guest artist concert.
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Piano Residency Brings Wealth of Talent and Perspective January 22, 2016
Continue readingThe MSU College of Music welcomes back Zhe Tang, world-renowned pianist and professor from the Shanghai Conservatory.
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Jimmy Cobb Shares Knowledge and Performance January 04, 2016
Continue readingJazz drummer brings a “kind-of blue” feeling to MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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Composition Fosters Human Rights Awareness November 09, 2015
Continue readingBilly Childs to premiere work at College of Music MLK event.
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Renowned Orchestra Members Offer Perspective October 23, 2015
Continue readingNew York Philharmonic members talk careers, professional musicianship with students in MSU College of Music.
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Announcing Kevin Puts October 13, 2015
Continue readingPulitzer Prize-Winning Composer in Residency at MSU.
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MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence October 12, 2015
Continue readingJazz luminary Brian Lynch shares trumpet mastery through MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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David Maslanka, Iconic Composer, Visits Campus September 16, 2015
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2015-16 MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artists in Residence August 01, 2015
Continue readingStars align for the third consecutive year of the visiting jazz artist program.
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Jazz Guitar Visit Inspires Studio and Stages March 20, 2015
Continue readingPeter Bernstein shares unique voice of jazz guitar through MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program.
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A Visit from Mezzo-Soprano Opera Star February 05, 2015
Continue readingSusanne Mentzer mentors MSU students through three-day residency.
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Bones Malone and MSU Jazz Trombones January 23, 2015
Continue readingCelebrated trombonist comes back to campus on request of students.
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A Visit from Shanghai Conservatory Pianist Zhe Tang January 22, 2015
Continue readingCollege of Music paino area and famous pianist explore collaborative programs.
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Member of Brooklyn Rider Visits College of Music January 16, 2015
Continue readingViolin virtuoso Johnny Gandelsman performs for MSU campus community.
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Renowned mezzo-soprano Susanne Mentzner holds residency January 14, 2015
Continue readingStudents gain invaluable advice, feedback from opera star.
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Robin Eubanks, MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence January 02, 2015
Continue readingRenowned jazz trombonist shared insights and inventions with MSU Jazz Studies and K-12 students in Michigan.
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Russian Artists Spend Time with Students November 11, 2014
Continue readingMSU Symphony Orchestra takes stage with Moscow State Symphony Orchestra in landmark rehearsal
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Michael Sachs Teaches and Performs with Students October 27, 2014
Continue readingCleveland Symphony Orchestra trumpeter’s technique and delivery impress.
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MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence, Christian McBride October 23, 2014
Continue readingFirst jazz artist in residence strides statewide with MSU jazz orchestra.
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Announcing MSUFCU Jazz Artists in Residence, 2014/15 September 24, 2014
Continue readingChristian McBride, the first of five outstanding jazz artists coming to MSU and schools across the state of Michigan.
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Students and Patrons Experience Top Guest Artists August 27, 2014
Continue readingThe College of Music attracts guest artists, lecturers, and artists in residence from an array of disciplines and backgrounds.
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Student’s Perspective on Studio Experience April 25, 2014
Continue readingImpromtu visit by acclaimed trombonist results in planned visit for the fall.
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Seasoned Jazz Drummer Brings Performance, Instruction April 24, 2014
Continue readingMSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence, Jeff Hamilton.
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Discussions on Music and Civil Rights April 11, 2014
Continue readingProminent speakers spark discussions about music and culture.
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MSU College of Music presents 34th annual Jazz Spectacular April 10-12 March 25, 2014
Continue readingDrummer Jeff Hamilton comes to MSU as third artist in MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence program
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Visionary Composer and Jazz Bassist Visits MSU February 14, 2014
Continue readingVisiting artist Omer Avital performs at Wharton Center and conducts master class with MSU jazz students.
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MSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artists in Residence Inspire Students December 30, 2013
Continue readingTrumpeter Jon Faddis inspires campus and community as MSU's second jazz-artist-in-residence.
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Master Cellist Yo-Yo Ma Visits MSU November 22, 2013
Continue readingStudents and campus community pack Fairchild Theatre to listen to his expertise and advice.
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MSU continues MSUFCU Jazz Artist in Residence program with Jon Faddis Dec. 5-9 November 16, 2013
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MSU brings in top jazz artists to jazz up Michigan October 02, 2013
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Two composers – John Corigliano, John Mackey – hold residencies at MSU College of Music next week September 19, 2013
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Big Name Jazz Comes to MSU September 04, 2013
Continue readingMSU Federal Credit Union Jazz Artist in Residence series
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2013 Hollander Distinguished Lecture in Musicology to Focus on 18th Century Grand Tour February 25, 2013
Continue readingMusic and the Grand Tour in the 18th Century
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College of Music Welcomes Afro-Cuban Jazz Musician Bobby Carcassés March 05, 2012
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Afro-Cuban jazz legend Bobby Carcassés will be in residence at Michigan State University during the week of March 12, offering a music workshop, a seminar presentation, an art exhibition and talk, and a sure-to-be-spectacular concert with MSU's Jazz Orchestra I. -
2012 Hollander Distinguished Lecture in Musicology to Focus on Humor and American Music March 03, 2012
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Entrepreneur and Musician David Cutler To Visit MSU on February 27 February 26, 2012
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The author of "The Savvy Musician" will share his wisdom and experience with MSU and mid-Michigan musicians.