The Billman Music Pavilion
The Billman Music Pavilion
The Billman Music Pavilion will rocket the college forward by adding 37,000 square feet of new space to the existing Music Building and renovating another 8,500 square feet in MSU music facilities. Many individuals have collectively worked very hard toward a long-term incremental facilities improvement plan that will serve students, faculty, staff, and the broader community well into the future. We have realized a new Cook Recital Hall, renovated Fairchild Theatre, and now this new facility and renovated space in the Music and Music Practice buildings will enhance our student learning with advanced acoustical engineering and custom designed spaces within a climate-controlled environment.
Music Pavilion Increases facility by more than 40%
- 37,000 sq. feet of new space with 8,500 sq. feet of renovated space
- $35 million project with a goal of $17.5 million privately raised dollars and $17.5 million provided by the University
- Construction Manager: The Christman Company; Architect: Bora Architects; Acoustician: Kirkegaard Associates
Construction time-line and milestone dates:
- June 2018 Construction begins
- September 2018 Completion of Hart Recital Hall demolition
- October 19, 2018 Groundbreaking Celebration
- September 2019 Music Building room 120 renovations complete
- September 2019 Billman Music Pavilion shell construction complete
- April 2020 Billman Music Pavilion addition complete
- July 2020 Existing facility renovations complete
With thanks to all those who have led this ambitious project - particularly the ongoing support of private donors, whose contributions foster our bold vision for the future - we invite you to follow along on our journey through stories and video and share in the excitement of this new day in Music at Michigan State University.
Lead and Major Donors
James K. Billman
Lead donor, Music Pavilion
Craig and Lisa Murray
Performance and Rehearsal Hall
Outdoor Terrace
Dick and Ruth Charles
Atrium Lobby
Byron and Dolores Cook
First floor of the Billman Music Pavilion
Selma and Stanley Hollander
Vocal Arts Hall for Choral/Opera & Student Recitals
Marcie Schalon
Percussion Rehearsal Hall
Drs. Lou A. and Roy J. Simon
Outdoor Courtyard