Year of Arts & Culture | 2007-08

The Summer Carillon Series was established in 1996 through the generosity of Dr. Milton Muelder, now retired from his career at MSU of more than 40 years. A carillon is a musical instrument consisting of at least two octaves of carillon bells arranged in chromatic series and played from a keyboard that permits control of expression through variation of touch. The MSU carillon contains 49 bells and is capable of playing the full range of literature composed for the instrument.

The Summer Carillon Series was established in 1996 through the generosity of Dr. Milton Muelder, now retired from his career at MSU of more than 40 years. A carillon is a musical instrument consisting of at least two octaves of carillon bells arranged in chromatic series and played from a keyboard that permits control of expression through variation of touch. The MSU carillon contains 49 bells and is capable of playing the full range of literature composed for the instrument.

The Summer Carillon Series was established in 1996 through the generosity of Dr. Milton Muelder, now retired from his career at MSU of more than 40 years. A carillon is a musical instrument consisting of at least two octaves of carillon bells arranged in chromatic series and played from a keyboard that permits control of expression through variation of touch. The MSU carillon contains 49 bells and is capable of playing the full range of literature composed for the instrument.

SO MUCH HAPPENED BEFORE DOROTHY DROPPED IN. Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One - born with emerald-green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years. When WICKED opened on Broadway, it worked its magic on critics and audiences alike. Winner of 15 major awards including the Grammy® and three Tony® Awards. Today, "WICKED is Broadways biggest blockbuster." - The New York Times

The Summer Carillon Series was established in 1996 through the generosity of Dr. Milton Muelder, now retired from his career at MSU of more than 40 years. A carillon is a musical instrument consisting of at least two octaves of carillon bells arranged in chromatic series and played from a keyboard that permits control of expression through variation of touch. The MSU carillon contains 49 bells and is capable of playing the full range of literature composed for the instrument.

The Summer Carillon Series was established in 1996 through the generosity of Dr. Milton Muelder, now retired from his career at MSU of more than 40 years. A carillon is a musical instrument consisting of at least two octaves of carillon bells arranged in chromatic series and played from a keyboard that permits control of expression through variation of touch. The MSU carillon contains 49 bells and is capable of playing the full range of literature composed for the instrument.

This workshop gives participants an opportunity to experience what it is like to be on Broadway. The workshops are taught by working Broadway professionals - Tony nominee Laura Bell Bundy, star of Legally Blonde: The Musical and fellow cast member and Broadway star Paul Canaan. Students in grades 3 through 12 will learn the craft of musical theatre with basic to advanced skills, industry history, and practical content in an exciting, fast-moving, interactive setting. Workshops are geared toward students interested in pursuing a professional career in musical theatre as well as those just looking to have fun with performing arts.

MSU Residential College of Arts and Humanities presents Seeley&Baldori: MSU C-210 Snyder Hall East Lansing, MI 48825 Critics and fellow musicians have called Bob Seeley "the best boogie-woogie player on the planet." It is often said that a good boogie-woogie player sounds like there are two pianists playing at once; of Seeley, it has been said that he "often sounds like there are three pianists in pitched boogie battle." Seeley, who has played thousands of gigs in cities around the world, has stayed close to his Detroit hometown: he has been a fixture at Charley's Crab in Troy, Michigan since the restaurant opened in the 1970s. His introduction to boogie woogie music came early in life. While still a teenager studying at the Detroit Institute of Musical Arts, Bob Seeley would ride his bike to Baker's Bar (pre Baker's Keyboard Lounge) and listen in at the back door to Fat Waller protégé Pat Flowers. At the once ubiquitous boogie clubs in Detroit Seeley heard other greats like Art Tatum and Eubie Blake, the latter who became both a friend and fan of Seeley's. Perhaps his most conspicuous influence, however, was Meade "Lux" Lewis, who was considered largely responsible for igniting the boogie-woogie craze during World War II. Seeley first met the maestro during a Detroit gig in the late 1940s. Meanwhile, Lansing resident "Boogie" Bob Baldori started his career in the late sixties in Detroit with his group, The Woolies, which had the national hit "Who Do You Love?" Like Seeley, Baldori has played venues all over the United States. In addition, he has recorded, engineered, and produced albums as well as wrote and starred in the musical "I'm Almost Famous" which premiered at Lansing's Boarshead Theater. For years he has backed up Chuck Berry, recording two albums with the rock and roll great. Tickets may be obtained from Seeley&Baldori web sit.

Prepare yourself for some fast-paced, non-stop surround sound entertainment. The Collage Concert offers an exhilarating array of musical talent performed by the students of Michigan State's College of Music. There will be performances by a full symphony orchestra, a wind ensemble, a jazz orchestra and a chorale, with pieces performed by individual soloists, quartets and a percussion ensemble. The musical arrangements will range from early classical to musical theatre and jazz to contemporary.

The performance of Wynton Marsalis and his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, accompanied with the MSU Symphony Orchestra, is sure to be breathtaking. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is composed of fifteen of today's best soloist and ensemble musicians and has toured nearly 400 cities in more than 35 countries in 6 continents. As Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis will be giving the MSU Symphony Orchestra the privilege to play him and the renowned JLCO and the audience the joy of listening to the captivating sounds of their orchestral performance.

Wharton Center for Performing Arts would like to present the legendary singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot to the stage. Known as one of Bob Dylan's favorite songwriters, his sensitivity and inventiveness in his singing and songwriting style became a captivating influence and inspiration to folk and country music. He has become an integral fixture in the folk music scene since 1962. If you want to be inspired, make sure you mark this event on your calendar.