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Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur - June 13, 2026

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

June 13, 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 Colorado Harp Seminar

2026 Colorado Harp Seminar

June 14, 2026 - June 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The Colorado Harp Seminar is a weeklong immersive opportunity for high school and undergraduate pedal harpists, with a distinct focus on musician wellness. Directed by faculty member Kathryn Harms at Colorado State University, the seminar is designed to support, inspire, and nurture both excellent musicianship and personal growth. Students receive private lessons and participate in harp ensemble, masterclasses, and interactive workshops throughout the week.
2026 Colorado Kodály Institute (CKI)

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.
Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur - July 11, 2026

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

July 11, 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 [...]
Concert Version: <em>The Music Man</em> by Meredith Wilson

Concert Version: The Music Man by Meredith Wilson

July 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Music Director: Wes Kenney  l  Stage Director: Tiffany Blake Students in the Colorado State University Summer Conducting Seminar, the residency component of CSU’s Master of Music, Music Education – Conducting Specialization, present a concertized version of The Music Man, by Meredith Wilson, in the annual summer seminar final performance. About The Music Man By turns [...]
2026 Colorado Cello Intensive

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

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

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 [...]
Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur - September 12, 2026

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

September 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 [...]
Audition/Application Deadline: 2026 CSU High School Honor Band Festival

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

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur

October 10, 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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]

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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, […]