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Fall 2026 Student Recitals / FREE

Fall 2026 Student Recitals / FREE

October 5, 2026 - December 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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. Saturday, October 10, 2026: 5 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, Ethan Barker, Trombone Saturday, October 17, 2026: 5 p.m., Organ [...]
Percussion Ensemble Concert

Percussion Ensemble Concert

November 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The contemporary percussion concert features new works for chamber percussion, including music alum, Colin Ferry (B.M., 2025). The concert features a variety of players, sounds, colors, styles, and percussion instruments.
Brass Area Solo Recital / FREE

Brass Area Solo Recital / FREE

November 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba students from the studios of Dr. Stanley Curtis, Dr. John McGuire, Dr. Drew Leslie, and Dr. Brian Sugrue, perform solo and chamber pieces.
Be a Music Therapy Major for a Day

Be a Music Therapy Major for a Day

November 9, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Join us on the Colorado State University campus and experience a day in the life of a music therapy major! 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 therapy major at CSU.
CSU Scholarships Fair

CSU Scholarships Fair

November 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Interested in exploring scholarship opportunities at CSU? The CSU Scholarships Fair is a one-stop-shop for any and all scholarship questions that students might have! Many campus offices will be present to talk about any scholarships and scholarship-related resources they have. The event will take place on the LSC Plaza, Monday November 9th from 11 am [...]
CANCELLED: New Music Ensemble / FREE

CANCELLED: New Music Ensemble / FREE

November 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The New Music Ensemble returns to the stage performing music of the 20th and 21st centuries. The concert features an array of combinations of instruments performing music by today’s leading composers and yesterday’s icons.
Brass Area Chamber Recital / FREE

Brass Area Chamber Recital / FREE

November 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Note: This event is in the Organ Recital Hall Brass Area students are featured in an evening of chamber music in a variety of settings and styles, including brass quintet, trombone quartet, trumpet ensemble, tuba/euphonium quartet and more! The program features undergraduate and graduate students from the studios of Dr. Stanley Curtis, Dr. John McGuire, Dr. Drew Leslie, and [...]
Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur - November 14, 2026

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

November 14, 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 [...]
Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE

Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE

November 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Students of saxophone professors Peter Sommer and Dr. Dan Goble present a recital of solo and chamber works for saxophone, including classic and contemporary literature featuring a dynamic range of expression and musical interplay.
CSU Trombone Choir / FREE

CSU Trombone Choir / FREE

November 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The trombone studio, directed by Dr. Drew Leslie, presents an evening of music composed and arranged for trombone ensemble. The concert features the CSU Trombone Choir performing a range of pieces that showcase the trombone ensemble's beauty and versatility.
<em>Virtuoso Series Concert:</em> Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet and Tim Burns, Piano  -<em>A Century of French Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano</em>

Virtuoso Series Concert: Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet and Tim Burns, Piano  -A Century of French Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano

November 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A Century of French Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano Join CSU faculty-artist Wesley Ferreira, clarinet, and Tim Burns, piano, for an evening of French music by celebrated composers including Claude Debussy and Francis Poulenc. Spanning nearly a century, the program highlights France’s rich tradition of wind writing while following the clarinet across a wide range [...]
Woodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE

Woodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE

November 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Over the course of two evenings, student ensembles perform trios, quartets, and quintets prepared through a combination of self-directed rehearsals and coaching by woodwind faculty Dr.  Ysmael Reyes, Dr.  Galit Kaunitz, Dr.  Wesley Ferreira, Dr.  Dan Goble, Professor Peter Sommer, and Dr.  Cayla Bellamy-Lanz.
<strong>Cancelled</strong>Woodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE

CancelledWoodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE

November 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Note: The November 19th concert has been cancelled. Over the course of two evenings, student ensembles perform trios, quartets, and quintets prepared through a combination of self-directed rehearsals and coaching by woodwind faculty Dr.  Ysmael Reyes, Dr.  Galit Kaunitz, Dr.  Wesley Ferreira, Dr.  Dan Goble, Professor Peter Sommer, and Dr.  Cayla Bellamy-Lanz.
Jazz Ensembles I & II Concert: <em>Paul McKee Memorial Concert</em>

Jazz Ensembles I & II Concert: Paul McKee Memorial Concert

November 19, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Paul McKee Memorial Concert CSU Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2, directed by Wil Swindler and Darren Kramer, present a concert commemorating the life of composer, arranger, and trombonist Paul McKee. Mr. McKee, who touched so many lives in Colorado and around the world with his music and friendship, passed away in April, and the concert [...]
Flute Studio Recital / FREE

Flute Studio Recital / FREE

December 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The students of Dr. Ysmael Reyes present a solo and chamber works for flute in a variety of styles and genres.
All-Choral Holiday Concert 

All-Choral Holiday Concert 

December 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Note: This concert will take place at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and University Chorus Celebrate the season with the annual All-Choral Holiday Concert. Featuring CSU's three choirs, this festive evening blends familiar favorites with a rich variety of seasonal repertoire. Set in [...]
University Symphony Orchestra Concert: <em>Somewhere</em>

University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Somewhere

December 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Somewhere Somewhere explores the universal search for belonging, as individuals, as communities, and as a nation imagining its future. Elena Kats‑Chernin’s Dance of the Paper Umbrellas opens the program with a burst of color and curiosity. Bryan Wallick joins the orchestra for Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor.” The orchestra, directed by Dr. [...]
2026 Parade of Lights Preview

2026 Parade of Lights Preview

December 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
The hometown Parade of Lights preview gives those who can't make it to the 9News Parade of Lights in Denver the opportunity to enjoy an intimate and exciting performance from our beloved CSU Marching Band. Watch along the route, then follow the band to the front of the University Center for the Arts for a [...]
Double Reed Studio Recital / FREE

Double Reed Studio Recital / FREE

December 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Students of the oboe and bassoon studios of Dr. Galit Kaunitz and Dr. Cayla Bellamy-Lanz perform solo and ensemble works written from the 1600s to the present day.
Concert Orchestra Concert and Mariachi Ensemble Collaboration/ FREE

Concert Orchestra Concert and Mariachi Ensemble Collaboration/ FREE

December 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Concert Orchestra joins forces with the Mariachi Ensemble, under the direction of Nelson Rodríguez Garza, for a vibrant and celebratory program highlighting the musical traditions and artistry of both groups Experience an evening of mariachi music with the Latin American Ensemble. The program highlights the beloved works of the mariachi repertoire. Come enjoy the sounds [...]
Cello Studio Recital / FREE

Cello Studio Recital / FREE

December 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The students of Dr. Meredith Blecha-Wells present solo and chamber works for cello in a variety of styles and genres.  
Keyboard Area Recital / FREE

Keyboard Area Recital / FREE

December 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Join us for a concert featuring various pieces and concerti performed by members of the keyboard studio led by Dr. Bryan Wallick.
2026 CSU High School Honor Band Festival

2026 CSU High School Honor Band Festival

December 10, 2026 - December 12, 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.
Symphonic Band Concert: <em>Urban Landscapes</em>

Symphonic Band Concert: Urban Landscapes

December 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Urban Landscapes The concert explores urban life through music, featuring Jeff Tyzik’s New York Cityscapes for Brass Quintet and Wind Ensemble, performed with the CSU Faculty Brass Quintet. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Dr. Jayme Taylor with graduate student conductor, Amanda Manning. Note: There has been a change to the program, and Urban Light will [...]
Wind Symphony Concert : <em>Gateway to the West</em>

Wind Symphony Concert : Gateway to the West

December 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Gateway to the West The Wind Symphony continues their celebration of Colorado, the West, and the outstanding artists of the premiere land-grant institution of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado State University. Join the ensemble in their final on-campus performance before traveling to Colorado Springs for the Colorado Music Educators Association invited convention performance on January 29, [...]
Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur - December 12, 2026

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

December 12, 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 [...]
Webinar: Music Therapy Information Session and Q&A

Webinar: Music Therapy Information Session and Q&A

January 19, 2027 at 5:30 PM
Please join us for an online music therapy information session and Q&A. During the webinar, you will receive an overview of our music therapy program, meet music therapy faculty, learn about the application process, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Webinar: Music Therapy Information Session and Q&A

Webinar: Music Therapy Information Session and Q&A

February 8, 2027 at 5:30 PM
Please join us for an online music therapy information session and Q&A. During the webinar, you will receive an overview of our music therapy program, meet music therapy faculty, learn about the application process, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
<em>Carousel</em>, Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

Carousel, Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

April 1, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Presented by the Ralph Opera Program Directed by Nicole Asel Thursday, April 1, 2, 3, 4, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Sunday, April 4, 2 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall The Ralph Opera Program brings Rodger and Hammerstein's masterpiece to life in this interdisciplinary production between CSU Music, Theatre, and Dance. Carousel is a sweeping tale of love, loss, and hope for [...]
<em>Carousel</em>, Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

Carousel, Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

April 2, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Presented by the Ralph Opera Program Directed by Nicole Asel Thursday, April 1, 2, 3, 4, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Sunday, April 4, 2 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall The Ralph Opera Program brings Rodger and Hammerstein's masterpiece to life in this interdisciplinary production between CSU Music, Theatre, and Dance. Carousel is a sweeping tale of love, loss, and hope for [...]
<em>Carousel</em>, Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

Carousel, Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

April 3, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Presented by the Ralph Opera Program Directed by Nicole Asel Thursday, April 1, 2, 3, 4, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Sunday, April 4, 2 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall The Ralph Opera Program brings Rodger and Hammerstein's masterpiece to life in this interdisciplinary production between CSU Music, Theatre, and Dance. Carousel is a sweeping tale of love, loss, and hope for [...]
<em>Carousel</em>, Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

Carousel, Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

April 4, 2027 at 7:30 PM
Presented by the Ralph Opera Program Directed by Nicole Asel Thursday, April 1, 2, 3, 4, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Sunday, April 4, 2 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall The Ralph Opera Program brings Rodger and Hammerstein's masterpiece to life in this interdisciplinary production between CSU Music, Theatre, and Dance. Carousel is a sweeping tale of love, loss, and hope for [...]

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

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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

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CSU Percussion Ensemble at 2026 PASIC

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

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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, […]