Howard Hall
Howard Hall is home of the music department and Reynolds Recital Hall. Strolling the hallways, you may hear a choir practice or a jazz ensemble rehearsal. Individual practice rooms are soundproof, however, so a violinist can practice Vivaldi next door to a trombonist playing Sousa. Check with the music department office for faculty and student recital schedules.
This building was named for MSU’s first bandmaster Louis Howard, 1908-46. Built in 1974 for $4.1 million, the Creative Arts Complex consists of Haynes, Cheever and Howard Halls and houses the College of Arts and Architecture and the department of music.
Handicapped accessible
Upcoming events in Howard Hall
Music Seminar: Roger Linn, designer of electronic music products - a video conversation
Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00am
Roger Linn is a designer of electronic music products, best known for his invention of the LM-1 Drum Computer, the first programmable, sampled-sound drum machine in 1979. Free & Open to the Public! View Details
Music Seminar: Student & Faculty Recital
Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00am
Performances by School of Music Students and Faculty. Free & Open to the Public! View Details
Pianoforte Concert: All proceeds support piano scholarships
Friday, February 20, 2026 at 7:30pm
Pianoforte Concert Friday, Feb. 20th, 20267:30PMReynolds Recital Hall Suggested Donation: $25All proceeds support piano scholarships! View Details
Spring Choir Concert
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:30pm
Spring Choir Concert Tuesday, Feb. 24th, 20267:30PMReynolds Recital Hall TICKETS: $15 General, $5 MSU Student, PreK-12 FREE. Tickets are available for purchase at https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/msumusic/7078/event/1458595 and at the door. View Details
Music Seminar: Charlie Engine, Drummer - Five Finger Death Punch
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00am
Charlie Engine, Drummer - Five Finger Death Punch View Details