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

World music ensembles

Expanding the student experience through world music

March 8, 2023

Our world music ensembles mark three decades of exploring artistic identity, intercultural collaboration, global pedagogy and multidisciplinary approaches to music-making at the College of Music.

Alexina Louie

Visiting composer Alexina Louie navigates Asian identity in Western classical music

Feb. 7, 2023

In a week-long residency coming up鈥攊ncluding four free, public events鈥擟anadian composer Alexina Louie will explore what it means to find your own voice and identity.

Lydia Wagenknecht, Susan Thomas and X贸chitl Ch谩vez

Graduate student researchers explore Pueblo鈥檚 Soundscapes

Jan. 24, 2023

It was a busy fall for the American Music Research Center (AMRC)! One of the many efforts underway is the Soundscapes of the People project. Two 精品SM在线影片 PhD students鈥擫ydia Wagenknecht and Ben Cefkin鈥攁re working on this project alongside AMRC Director Susan Thomas, Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Austin Okigbo and...

Tak谩cs Quartet with GBYO students

Tak谩cs Quartet launches CU Series, expands community engagement

Dec. 7, 2022

鈥淗aving a 鈥榟ome鈥 audience of loyal Tak谩cs fans is a huge honor 鈥 and makes the concert experience more than just about the music itself. It鈥檚 about the relationships formed through the shared love of music.鈥

Grace Leslie听at the ATLAS Research Open House

Can music heal? This artist and researcher wants to find out

Dec. 7, 2022

The work of Assistant Professor of Music Technology Grace Leslie鈥攆lutist, electronic musician and scientist鈥攎elds art, engineering and neuroscience to probe the millennia-spanning relationship between humans and a good tune ... and whether the right kind of music can help to heal the body and brain.

Dean John Davis and CU President Todd Saliman

Announcing a University Medal and increasing diverse representation in music

Dec. 1, 2022

In the final Dean鈥檚 Downbeat of the year, Dean John Davis announces Allan McMurray鈥檚 2023 University Medal; describes how the important, prescient work of the Sphinx Organization underscores his vision for the College of Music ... and more.

Samantha Torres

Meet international student Samantha Torres: Music educator + DEI advocate

Nov. 30, 2022

International student Samantha Torres candidly shares how her culture influenced her to pursue a career in music education, the challenges she鈥檚 overcoming, and why attending our College of Music is the best institution to support her in achieving her goals and her DEI mission. 鈥淚 know with conviction that with every step and even misstep, I continue to learn,鈥 she says.

Alex Gonzalez

Assistant Professor of Violin Alex Gonzalez鈥檚 Faculty Tuesdays debut

Nov. 28, 2022

鈥淭his wonderful concert series allows the faculty to show our individuality in style and interests, and I鈥檓 excited to share my perspective in my first Faculty Tuesdays recital this week!鈥 says new Assistant Professor of Violin Alex Gonzalez.

Kedrick Armstrong

Kedrick Armstrong conducts delayed premiere of Irene Britton Smith鈥檚 鈥淪infonietta鈥

Nov. 10, 2022

The career of Kedrick Armstrong鈥攇raduate orchestral conducting student鈥攊s quickly gaining momentum, including conducting the CU Symphony Orchestra鈥檚 performance of Irene Britton Smith鈥檚 鈥淪infonietta鈥 next week.

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