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2026 Colorado Kodály Institute (CKI)

July 11, 2026 - July 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM

CKI is a dynamic training center for elementary classroom music teachers, independent music instructors, and secondary music teachers interested in taking their teaching, conducting, musicianship, and depth of knowledge about music education to new heights. Students from across the U.S., Mexico, Korea, Sweden, and Saudi Arabia are involved in the annual summer seminar.

2026 Colorado Cello Intensive

July 26, 2026 - August 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM

The Colorado Cello Intensive is a week-long program designed to maximize technical, musical, and personal growth. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 4:1, the Colorado Cello Intensive (CCI) is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. We believe in the work hard, play hard mentality and offer students an array of evening possibilities, including hiking, concerts, and more. Surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, Colorado, CCI is the ideal location to develop your playing this summer!

2026 International Keyboard Odyssiad® and Festival, USA

August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM

The International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A., is a summer piano competition and festival featuring more than a dozen guest artists and pianists in the LIVE Semifinal and Final Rounds of the Olympic-styled Odyssiad® competition, Group Masterclasses and Young Artist Development Sessions with master teachers and judges, and riveting evening concerts by international piano competition medalists and world-renowned guest artist pianists.

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

August 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

The CSU Spur Music Lab is a free space for learning and playing music, either alone or as a community. We sing and play pianos, guitars, ukuleles, percussion, and accordion, or you can bring your own instrument. We provide space to learn together or to work on your own, and help you practice your musical [...]

2026 CSU Band Day

September 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM

This Fall, the Colorado State Marching Band will host the 4th annual CSU Band Day with CSU Athletics. Join us for this special event at the CSU vs. Southern Utah game on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026!

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

September 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

2026 Pre-College Double Reed Workshop

September 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Tailored for new or beginner oboists and bassoonists, this workshop will help you gain fundamental skills, build confidence, and sound your best!

2026 Alumni Band at CSU Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 3, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Saturday, October 3 | Homecoming Weekend, Save the Date for Alumni Band

Fall 2026 Be A Voice Major For A Day

October 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Join us on the Colorado State University campus and experience a day in the life of a music major in the voice area! The day is an opportunity for high school students, transfer students, associate degree graduates, and current CSU students (and their parents/guardians) to see what it is like being a music major at CSU.

2026 CSU High School Honor Band Festival

October 9, 2026 at 12:00 AM

The annual CSU Honor Band Festival brings together the finest high school musicians in the Rocky Mountain Region, selected from hundreds of applicants throughout the western region; the three-day festival takes place at the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

October 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

November 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

2026 CSU High School Honor Band Festival

December 10, 2026 - December 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

December 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM

News

School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty and staff receive CSU “Celebrate” Awards

By Jennifer Clary | Apr 28, 2026 | Comments Off

Congratulations to the following School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty and staff who have been recognized by Colorado State University for their achievements and service.

CSU Percussion Ensemble receives national recognition at PASIC

By Jennifer Clary | Jan 5, 2026 | Comments Off

The Colorado State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Eric Hollenbeck, receives national recognition at PASIC.

Colorado State University Wind Symphony to embark on prestigious concert tour of Spain this March

By Jennifer Clary | Feb 19, 2025 | Comments Off

Bon Voyage Concert Tickets The Colorado State University Wind Symphony is honored to announce its invitation to perform in Spain this March. After receiving acclaim for their recordings, the ensemble has been invited by the “Grenadine Federation of Bands,” led by Oscar Musso, to participate in a collaborative concert tour spanning three major cities: Madrid, […]