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Live Again: Music is in the air after a year of silence Ken Glickman
When Spanish-born Octavio Mas-Arocas first came to Michigan State University last July to head up the College of Music’s orchestra program, he was a bit disappointed. How does a young, passionate conductor begin breathing fire into his orchestra if there is no orchestra to lead? Covid restrictions put a huge damper on his plans.
“It was very frustrating for every single person in the program. During the first semester it was not possible to meet with the musicians. How can you conduct an orchestra online? We brought in guest artists for master classes and I taught conducting students – all online.”
Wharton Center Announces Mike Brand s Retirement
Brand has announced his plans to retire by June 2022.by Stephi Wild
After 17 years as Executive Director of Wharton Center, Mike Brand has announced his plans to retire by June 2022. MSU s Wharton Center provides world-class performing arts opportunities for the campus community, Greater Lansing region, and beyond, said MSU Provost Teresa K. Woodruff, Ph.D. Mr. Brand has been at the center of those contributions for 17 years, ensuring the high quality and rich diversity of Wharton Center s programming while advancing the arts as a vital component of Michigan State University s mission and values.
Wharton Center has experienced significant growth under Mike Brand s leadership, expanding from an annual operating budget of $5 million in 2003 to $16 million in 2019. Brand s guidance has continued through the pandemic, with the 21-22 season signaling Wharton Center s return to the stage with a lineup of programming, including Lesli
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