Bands

The original band at Colorado State was formed in 1901 with only 13 members. From this humble beginning, CSU is now home to the Wind Symphony, the Symphonic Band, the Concert Band, the CSU Marching Band, the Basketball Pep Band, and the Presidential Pep Band.

 

Events

Jazz Ensembles Concert

September 28, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Centennial Celebration of Thelonious Monk and Dizzy Gillespie Jazz Ensembles I and II present classic and new arrangements for big band featuring the music of Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk, honoring their 100th birthdays. “The influence of Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk on jazz music from the 1940s forward cannot be overstated,” says Peter Sommer, [...]

Symphonic Band Concert

October 4, 2017 at 7:30 PM
An American Songbook The Symphonic Band, conducted by Dr. Richard Frey, kicks off their season with a vibrant program of American works for wind band. Combining patriotic and contemporary pieces, this concert explores music in our contemporary society. Vincent Persichetti’s stirring A Lincoln Address, and Christopher Nelson’s beautiful setting of Wayfaring Stranger, are highlights of [...]

Wind Symphony Concert

October 12, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Find Your State: State of Inspiration The 2017-2018 Wind Symphony season highlights CSU’s commitment to community, spirit, innovation, and inspiration. All of these ideals clearly connect to music and the arts, and the ensemble, conducted by Dr. Rebecca Phillips, begins its season by highlighting works of inspiration by great composers from home and abroad. Each [...]

News

Opening Game to be a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience

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By Tony Phifer, CSU External Relations The Colorado State University Marching Band performed at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin. It regularly dazzles Denver Broncos fans at Mile High Stadium. And every year it leads the way in Denver’s Parade of Lights. All are impressive feats. And all have helped establish CSU’s 267-member ensemble […]