Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra - Baroque Splendor: An Evening with J.S. Bach

$ Experience the brilliance of Johann Sebastian Bach in Baroque Splendor: A Celebration of Bach. This vibrant program features the lively Orchestral Suite No. 1, the energetic Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, the elegant Wedding Cantata (BWV…

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Music Building Recital Hall

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Starkville-MSU Symphony Orchestra

String Day at State

FREE Dr. Amy Catron, Dr. Courtney Grant, Mr. Lenorard Ligon, Ms. Sara Miranda, Dr. Serena Scibelli This free event will showcase string players from high school who will join the department for a day of music and learning experience. The…

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Music Building Recital Hall

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Strings

Wind Ensemble - Timeless Harmonies

FREE Wind Ensemble The annual Honor Band Clinic activities will include a concert by the Wind Ensemble, the top student ensemble in the MSU band program, as they perform something old, something borrowed and something new. Repertoire will…

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Bettersworth Auditorium

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Wind Ensemble

2026 MSU Piano Retreat

FREE The MSU Piano Retreat is a unique opportunity designed for young pianists entering grades 6 through 12, who have committed at least two years to piano study. This enriching experience combines music education with community building…

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Music Building

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Piano

Honor Band Clinic Finale Concert

FREE Honor Band Clinic Participants, Maroon, White, and Wind Symphony The high school student participants of the 2026 Honor Band Clinic will be featured in a finale concert that includes performances by the Maroon, White and Wind…

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Bettersworth Auditorium

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Schubertiad with Pianist Victor Rosenbaum

FREE Mr. Victor Rosenbaum, piano Dr. Amy Catron, piano Dr. Serena Scibelli, violin Internationally known American pianist Victor Rosenbaum has concertized widely as soloist and chamber music performer in the United States, Europe,…

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Music Building Recital Hall

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Love and Serenades

FREE Dr. Amy Catron, cello Dr. Jeanette Fontaine, mezzo-soprano Ms. Anne Katherine Ragsdale, piano Dr. Rosangela Sebba, piano Dr. Sophie Wang, piano Explore the many facets of love performed by cellist Amy Catron with the outstanding…

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Music Building Recital Hall

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CANCELED World Music - Rhythms of the Motherland

Canceled FREE Sir Mohamed "Joh" Camara An unforgettable afternoon of vibrant music, dance, and cultural immersion as “Joh” Camara takes the stage. Born in Bamako, Mali, Camara is a masterful musician, dancer, and cultural…

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Music Building Recital Hall

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In the Key of Love

FREE MSU Piano Faculty The MSU piano faculty comprises esteemed musicians and dedicated educators who inspire and support students in reaching their full potential. As active performers, they share their love for both teaching and music…

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Music Building Recital Hall

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Concert Bands - Soundscapes

FREE Concert Bands This performance will feature lush harmonies, subtle dynamic colors and dramatic rhythms found in the literature for wind band. The Concert Bands are comprised of musicians representing almost every major on the MSU…

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Bettersworth Auditorium

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MSU Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonia - Unstoppable Motion

$ For the Orchestra's third concert, Ravel’s Bolero will be the heart of the evening—a masterpiece of rhythmic persistence and orchestral color. The program will showcase music that moves through dynamic rhythms, sweeping melodies,…

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Bettersworth Auditorium

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Philharmonia

Voice Meets Echo

Guest artist Wayne Gilreath presents Voice Meets Echo, a program in which imagination and imitation intertwine with authenticity. Some composers write from deep within the traditions of Latin America, while others reflect them from afar,…

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Music Building Recital Hall

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