Wolf Pack

CU Flute studio celebrates Earth Day with nature-inspired program

April 19, 2022

On April 22, the CU Flute studio will present diverse works by Valerie Coleman, Jennifer Higdon, Toru Takemitsu and Annika Socolofsky to commemorate Earth Day.

Theofanidis

College of Music to welcome renowned composer for centennial anniversary celebration

April 14, 2022

In a delayed celebration of the College of Music鈥檚 100th anniversary, the CU Symphony Orchestra will perform a specially commissioned work by renowned composer Christopher Theofanidis. 鈥淭he one thing you can do is create something that represents you鈥攁 musical poem that you leave behind for others to enjoy and perform,鈥 says the Grammy-nominated composer whose 鈥淥n the Bridge of the Eternal鈥 will debut in Macky Auditorium on April 26.

Chamber Music

Chamber Music Showcase performances represent all departments, diverse repertoire

April 7, 2022

As the 2021-22 academic year races toward the finish line, there are still many terrific performances to enjoy! Don鈥檛 miss the final two Chamber Music Showcase performances featuring student groups from every department 鈥 and including new group arrangements and diverse repertoire.

Summer Programs

College of Music summer programs + courses

April 7, 2022

To support our students鈥 and our community鈥檚 musical development, the College of Music offers summer session courses and richly varied summer programming.

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鈥淩oots and Branches鈥 showcases diversity in performance

March 16, 2022

The College of Music鈥檚 Diverse Musicians鈥 Alliance presents this year鈥檚 Diversity in Performance event鈥斺淩oots and Branches鈥濃攐n March 31.

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Two CU music Buffs among 鈥榗omposers and performers to watch鈥

March 2, 2022

Recently, The Washington Post listed 鈥22 composers and performers to watch in 2022.鈥 Included were two 精品SM在线影片 College of Music students: Kedrick Armstrong, a first-year master鈥檚 student in orchestral conducting and composer Anthony Green, who attended our Doctor of Musical Arts program. Be inspired by the impressive trajectory of their careers and learn how both confront issues of diversity in classical conservatory curriculum.

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Ambition + anchorage

Feb. 24, 2022

In this edition of our monthly Dean鈥檚 Downbeat, John Davis reflects on our students鈥 successes, introduces new violin faculty鈥攚elcome, Alex Gonzalez!鈥攁nd celebrates Susan Thomas鈥 BFA Excellence Award. Transcending pandemic burnout, 鈥渙ur faculty offer anchorage through their teaching excellence, and their wonderfully consistent artistic achievements as performers, composers and researchers,鈥 he writes.

Honors Competition winners 2022

2022 Honors Competition winners announced

Feb. 22, 2022

On Feb. 20, flutist Courtney Badura (BM '23) and violinist Reuben Kebede (AD '22) took the "gold." Congratulations!

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Alumnus explores depths of new music with current grad student

Feb. 15, 2022

Brooklyn, New York-based saxophonist, composer and improviser Aakash Mittal is collaborating with current master鈥檚 student MarieFaith Lane on a project blending Hindustani and Western classical music.

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Student life + advice for #FutureBuffs

Feb. 3, 2022

Isabel Goodwin鈥攁 third-year bassoon performance + composition student鈥攕hares her College of Music experience, including helpful tips on creating a successful portfolio, how faculty support and inspire her, and how to gain creativity from difficult circumstances.

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