O'Neil Jones

Grad student brings first statewide Jamaican Choral Music Symposium to Boulder

Feb. 9, 2024

Mention Jamaican music to most Americans and the pop sounds of reggae usually come to mind. But there鈥檚 much more鈥攖he wonderfully rich harmonies of choral music, hundreds of rarely heard sacred songs and folk songs that deserve more exposure. Doctoral student O鈥橬eil Jones is about to make that happen.

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Getting to know Marilyn Brock鈥攊nterim director, Entrepreneurship Center for Music

Jan. 10, 2024

The Entrepreneurship Center for Music (ECM) introduced a new face this academic year: While Professor of Composition and ECM Director Jeffrey Nytch is on sabbatical until fall 2024, Marilyn Brock fulfills the role of interim director.

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Student spotlight: Adriana Ripley

Oct. 11, 2023

Adriana Ripley鈥攁 third-year undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor鈥檚 in musical theatre at the College of Music鈥攕hares her favorite aspects of the College of Music and reveals the ways in which her music education is preparing her for a promising career.

Nathalie Joachim

Grammy-nominated Nathalie Joachim to deliver keynote address

Sept. 28, 2023

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SPA students receive full scholarships to participate in the intensive summer chamber music and solo performance program focused on cultural diversity for young string musicians.

Sphinx Performance Academy promotes cultural diversity

June 26, 2023

The Sphinx Performance Academy has changed the lives of thousands of underrepresented young musicians, offering a curriculum that includes lessons, master classes, recitals, career enrichment sessions and mentorship.

John Davis

Key change

May 10, 2023

In this edition of the Dean鈥檚 Downbeat, Dean John Davis offers reflections and a vision for the future as he shares highlights from our newly revamped annual digital magazine鈥擟olorado Music. 鈥...our mission matters more than ever. Because what we do as musicians requires not only skill, but humanity鈥攖hat is, the simultaneous conveyance of emotion, connection and understanding. Colorado Music takes stock of how far we鈥檝e come.鈥

 Izzy Fincher

Meet Izzy Fincher: Spring 2023 Outstanding Graduating Senior

April 20, 2023

Congratulations to Izzy Fincher鈥攖he College of Music鈥檚 Outstanding Graduating Senior this spring鈥攚ho will graduate with a BM in classical guitar performance, a BA in journalism, a business minor with a Music Entrepreneurship Certificate and a Music Theory Certificate, exemplifying the College of Music鈥檚 universal musician mission.

Ashraf Sewailam

Meet Ashraf Sewailam: 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient

April 19, 2023

At the College of Music鈥檚 commencement ceremony on May 11, we鈥檙e thrilled to welcome alumnus Ashraf Sewailam back to campus 鈥 and to present him the College of Music鈥檚 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award!

Andr茅 de Quadros

Inclusive excellence at the College of Music

March 13, 2023

What does inclusivity look like at the College of Music today? What are the college鈥檚 DEI鈥攄iversity, equity and inclusion鈥攇oals going forward? We鈥檙e making strides, but we know we must do more.

John Davis

Walking the talk

March 13, 2023

In this edition of the Dean鈥檚 Downbeat, Dean John Davis shares highlights from recent College of Music activities and accomplishments, including his perspective on the significance of our 2023 Annual Distinguished Lectureship: 鈥淭he research and lived experiences of trailblazers like Andr茅 de Quadros ignite understanding of this current moment in American and world history鈥攁nd how diverse, creative communities can help shape, sustain and support a democracy that ensures justice and liberty for everyone.鈥

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