Spartan Viola Fest

Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM until 5:00 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

College of Music
333 W Circle Dr
East Lansing, MI 48824
United States

Spartan Viola Fest is a one-day event welcoming talented high school violists from across the region. Led by MSU faculty and Detroit Symphony Orchestra violists Eric Nowlin and Mike Chen, participants enjoy masterclasses, lectures, technique sessions, ensemble readings, performances, and social activities—all offering an inside look at college-level music studies and community.

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Select musical background and experience level from the list below*

Student First Name*

Student Preferred First Name

Student Last Name*

Date of Birth*

Student Email Address*

Student Phone Number*

Student Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

If you plan to go to college, when would you start?

Anticipated Major of Study

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Number of guests (not including yourself)*

Would you like to receive text messages about upcoming application deadlines, events or other news from the Michigan State University Office of Admissions?

Yes

Do you require access to any disability-related accommodations to participate in this event (Ex: mobility assistance, interpreting, captioning, materials in an accessible format, dietary needs, etc.)?

Yes

If yes, please specify*

Due to liability issues, MSU does not provide mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, to campus visitors. Rentals are available through local vendors.

Years of viola study*

Would you like to have a mini lesson with our string faculty? Please know that this is a limited opportunity. We will fill these slots on a first-come first-served basis. There is no guarantee all requests will be granted.*