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
Senior Recital: Jenalyn Slead & Slayden Rasmussen
Friday, November 14, 2025 at 7:30pm
Senior Recital: Jenalyn Slead & Slayden Rasmussen Friday, Nov. 14th, 20257:30PMReynolds Recital Hall Free & Open to the Public! View Details
Workshop Jazz Band Concert
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 12:00pm
Workshop Jazz Band Concert Nov. 15, 2025 Reynolds Recital Hall 12:00 pm (noon) Tickets available for purchase online https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/msumusic/7078/event/1439617 or at the door - $15 general, $5 MSU students, free for PreK-12 students. View Details
Horn Ensemble & Low Brass Ensemble
Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:30pm
Horn Ensemble: Low Brass Ensemble Nov. 17, 2025 Reynolds Recital Hall 7:30pm Free and open to the public View Details
Concerto/Aria Competition: Finals
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7:30pm
Concerto/Aria Competition: Finals Nov. 18, 2025 Reynolds Recital Hall 7:30pm Free and open to the public View Details
Guitar Studio/Ensemble Recital
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:30pm
Guitar Studio/Ensemble Recital Nov. 19, 2025 Reynolds Recital Hall 7:30pm Free and open to the public View Details