Concerts and Operas

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Fall 2024 Student Recitals FREE

August 26, 2024 – December 7, 2024 @ All Day – Please join us in celebrating the recital performances of our CSU music students. Student Recitals are FREE and open to the public. Note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change, please check back to confirm performance details. Sunday, October 6, 2024: 5 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, Lucy McCrossan, Flute Friday, October 11, 2024: 5 p.m., […]


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Musical Theatre Voice Area Recital / FREE

November 20, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – A recital of theatre vocal music featuring students from the studio of Patty Goble. 


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University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Two Nutcrackers

November 21, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – In collaboration with Jazz Ensemble I and the CSU Dance Department Choreography by Madeline Jazz Harvey in collaboration with dancers Dancers: Allison Davies and Emily Flaherty With guest Tiffany Blake, Soprano In a collaboration to be noticed, the University Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Rachel Waddell, teams up with the Jazz Ensemble I, directed by […]


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CSU Marching Band at Football vs. Utah State

November 29, 2024 @ 12:00 am – Fall 2024 Performance Schedule Saturday, Sept. 7: FB vs. Northern Colorado (5 p.m. Kick-off) Ag Day/Orange Out/Band Day Saturday, Sept. 14: FB vs. Colorado (5:30 p.m. Kick-off) Rocky Mountain Showdown/Green Out Saturday, Sept. 21: FB vs. University of Texas, El Paso (3 p.m. Kick-off) State Pride/White Out Wednesday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.: President’s Fall Address […]


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Keyboard Area Recital / FREE

December 2, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Students from Dr. Bryan Wallick’s piano studio perform selected works.  


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All-Choral Holiday Concert: Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and University Chorus

December 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and University Chorus At First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St. The choral area presents the popular annual holiday event! Kick off your holiday season with the Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. James Kim, the Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Nathan Payant, and the University Chorus for an evening filled […]


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Concert Orchestra Concert: Reflections at Candlelight /FREE

December 4, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Reflections at Candlelight featuring Wesley Ferreira, clarinet. Embrace solitude and peace at the end of the semester, amongst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. This contemplative program, conducted by Dr. Rachel Waddell, includes Jean Sibelius’ Andante Festivo, Colorado composer Chris Pilsner’s Snow Falling in Autumn, the second movement of Florence Price’s String Quartet […]


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Symphonic Band Concert: Time and Place

December 5, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Time and Place With Chris Bloom, Tuba Music’s ability to take us to another time and place is the focus of the Symphonic Band concert, conducted by Dr. Jayme Taylor with Cameron Honnen, graduate student conductor. Featuring Darius Milhaud’s Suite Française, CSU’s own James David’s new work Atomic Time, and introducing CSU’s new professor of […]


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Wind Symphony Concert: Latin American Chronicles

December 6, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Latin American Chronicles With Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet  The Wind Symphony continues their season performing Spanish and Latin works in preparation for their premiere international trip to Spain in March 2025. Under the baton of Dr. Rebecca Phillips, the dazzling and energetic music of Spanish and Latin American composers comes to life on a program featuring […]


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2024 CSU Marching Band Parade of Lights

December 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The CSU Marching Band returns to the 2023 9NEWS Parade of Lights, leading the annual event through downtown Denver on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. The Colorado State Marching Band is the only university marching band to participate in the Parade of Lights and has led the parade through downtown Denver for 16 years […]


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Freshman Voice Studio Recital / FREE

December 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – A recital of vocal music by students from the studios of Dr. Nicole Asel, Dr. Tiffany Blake, and Professor John Lindsey.


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Classical Convergence Series: A Classic Christmas with Frisson

December 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Celebrate the holidays with this group of eleven musicians showcasing a mix of emerging young artists and seasoned professionals. With music from The Nutcracker, “Winter” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, “Carol of the Bells,” “A Christmas Jazz Suite,” and more, you’ll get into the holiday spirit!  $35/45+ regular; $23 student  Building on the foundation of the […]


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Classical Convergence Series: The Aznavoorian Sisters

January 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Ani (cello) and Marta (piano) Aznavoorian, winners of the National Foundation for the Arts Award, have performed at Carnegie Hall, had a residency at the Seattle Chamber Music Society, and toured the globe.  $25/35+ regular; $18 student  Building on the foundation of the classical music tradition, but with a contemporary edge, the co-produced season features […]


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Spring 2025 Student Recitals / FREE

February 9, 2025 – May 10, 2025 @ All Day – Please join us in celebrating the recital performances of our CSU music students. Student Recitals are FREE and open to the public. Note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change, please check back to confirm performance details. Sunday, February 16, 2025: 5 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, Anthony Sacheli, Saxophone 6 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, […]


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Classical Convergence Series: Icarus Quartet Bartók Rebórn

March 26, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Bartók Rebórn  Like the mythological figure from which it draws its name, the half piano/half percussion icarus Quartet dares to fly toward the sun, aspiring to new heights of artistry. This riveting program features and pays homage to Bartók’s seminal 1937 masterpiece, “Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion,” through the artistic vision of three of […]


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Classical Convergence Series: Imani Winds & Boston Brass

April 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Two powerhouse ensembles and wind chamber music leaders will join forces to create a “super band” collaboration featuring the music of the iconic musician and composer Arturo Sandoval. The collaboration will also include music by Khachaturian, Bach, de Falla, Piazzolla, and D’Rivera.  $35/45+ regular; $23 student  Building on the foundation of the classical music tradition, […]