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Adult Ensembles

The adult community ensembles are designed for those who want to learn or relearn to play an band instrument or those looking to get back to playing alongside others with a similar love for music. 

All programs offer a relaxed and fun learning environment, and provide multiple performances to the community each semester.

Ensembles include:

  • Adult Beginning Band (meets one day/week)
  • Adult Jazz Band
  • Adult Beginning Orchestra (strings only)


Now recruiting members for all ensembles! 

Be a part of a community of people who love music as much as you. Don't worry if you have little or no music experience, we will get you started on the instrument of your choice and teach you how to play. Visit one of the ensemble rehearsals, and if you decide to join, you can register the same day!

View rehearsal schedules and pricing

Call CMS at (517) 355-7661 or visit the office to register.

MSU Community Music School Presents: Adult Community Ensembles in Concert
Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Fairchild Theatre, MSU | Free Admission
The Community Music School at Michigan State University invites you to an afternoon of dynamic music as the Adult Community Ensembles take the stage at Fairchild Theatre on Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 PM. This concert is free and open to the public.

Join us as the Adult Jazz Band, Orchestra, and Concert Bands showcase a program featuring works by celebrated composers and arrangers.
The Jazz Band will bring vibrant energy with selections by Sammy Nestico, Jeff Jarvis, and Frank Mantooth, while the Orchestra presents pieces by Muhle, Sharp, Newbold, and Gruselle.
The Concert Bands will perform classic and contemporary favorites, including:
Amparito Roca by Jaime Texidor, Beguine for Band by Glenn Osser, Maestro by Randall Standridge, and favorites from The Sound of Music
A highlight of the afternoon will be an arrangement of Peter and the Wolf, narrated by Jody Knol, beloved host of 90.5 WKAR’s Classical Morning and producer of Great Lakes Concerts.

This concert is a celebration of lifelong musicianship and the power of community through music. Bring your family and friends to experience the joy of MSU’s adult ensembles!
WHEN: Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
WHERE: Fairchild Theatre, Michigan State University
ADMISSION: Free and open to the public

 

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