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University Symphony Orchestra Concert: <em>Virtuoso Voices</em>

University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Virtuoso Voices

May 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Ralph Opera Program at CSU, under the direction of Dr. Tiffany Blake, with the University Smphony Orchestra, led by Dr. Rachel Waddell, unite for an evening that celebrates the artistry of CSU’s vocal and instrumental performers. The program features Amy Effinger, winner of the annual Concerto Competition, performing the first movement of Édouard Lalo’s [...]
2026 CSU Percussion Camp

2026 CSU Percussion Camp

June 1, 2026 - June 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Percussion Camp for high school students includes instruction on how to successfully prepare and audition to become a collegiate music major. The workshop focuses on the four primary percussion instruments: Mallets (2 and 4 mallets), Timpani, Snare Drum, and Drum Set, as well as insight into applications, scholarships, equipment, and skills in being a college student.
2026 Summer Voice Intensive

June 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Spend a week honing your craft on the beautiful CSU campus! Auditioned students will perform a solo in our beautiful Recital Hall. Participants will also take voice lessons with CSU faculty, and participate in workshops, masterclasses, and talkbacks, including 'Conquering the College Audition.
2026 Organ Week

2026 Organ Week at Colorado State University

June 7, 2026 - June 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Organ Week is designed for high school students interested in expanding (or beginning) their organ study. Led by a faculty of prominent concert and church organists, the program features one-to-one instruction, masterclasses, and recitals on the finest pipe organs in northern Colorado, including CSU’s Casavant organ.
Organ Week Concert: Joel Bacon and Jason Moy- <em>Other Keyboards: Eclectic Music for Harpsichord, Organ, Toy Piano, and Melodica</em>

Organ Week Concert: Joel Bacon and Jason Moy- Other Keyboards: Eclectic Music for Harpsichord, Organ, Toy Piano, and Melodica

June 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
To open Organ Week Joel Bacon and Jason Moy perform an exciting joint recital on a battery of keyboard instruments: harpsichord, chamber organ, toy piano, and melodica. This fascinating program will include, alongside early keyboard works of the Baroque, the world premiere of “Suite for Joel’s Toy Piano” by German composer Michael Grill, and the [...]
Organ Week Recital: Ken Cowan and Beverly Everett / FREE

Organ Week Recital: Ken Cowan and Beverly Everett / FREE

June 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Two concert organists, Ken Cowan and Beverly Everett, play a joint recital on the famed Marcussen organ of First United Methodist Church. Powerful Romantic and symphonic works on the program will include the monumental Sonata on the 94th Psalm by Julius Reubke. Fans of majestic organ music won’t want to miss hearing these virtuosi play! [...]
Organ Week Concert: Joel Bacon, Ken Cowan, and Lisa Shihoten- <em>Music of J.S. Bach</em> / FREE

Organ Week Concert: Joel Bacon, Ken Cowan, and Lisa Shihoten- Music of J.S. Bach / FREE

June 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
This program celebrates the beauty of Bach’s organ works on an instrument perfectly suited to them, the Phelps organ of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. In addition to famous solo works, the program will include Bach’s C Minor Violin Sonata, BWV 1017, played by violinist Lisa Shihoten. Joel Bacon will perform two “new” works, recently attributed [...]
2026 CSU Jazz Summer Workshop

June 10, 2026 - June 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Join CSU Jazz Faculty Wil Swindler, Peter Sommer, Seth Lewis, Gabriel Santiago, David Mesquitic, and more for the 5th annual CSU Jazz Summer Workshop. The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and focus on small-group jazz playing and improvisation. Students will also study jazz history, listening, and theory, and attend instrument-specific masterclasses. Full schedule details will be released after registration closes.
Organ Week Concert: Todd Wilson, Solo Organ Recital / FREE

Organ Week Concert: Todd Wilson, Solo Organ Recital / FREE

June 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Organ Week travels to Greeley with a recital by world-famous organist Todd Wilson (Cleveland Institute of Music). The newly restored 1967 Casavant organ at Trinity Episcopal Church will provide audiences the opportunity to hear another instrument designed by Lawrence Phelps, the famed organ builder behind the organs at CSU and St. Luke’s in Fort Collins. [...]
Organ Week Student Recital / FREE

Organ Week Student Recital / FREE

June 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The final day of Organ Week always includes a recital with our high school participants. Come hear what they learned during the week and be inspired by the next generation of organists! Location: First United Methodist Church  
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.

Concert Version: The Music Man by Meredith Wilson

July 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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.

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.
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.
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.

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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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2025 Wind Symphony

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, […]

Jenna Moore is new Athletic Band Administrator and Ensemble Recruitment Coordinator

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Flowers in front of UCA

The Colorado State Marching Band and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcome alumna Jenna Moore as the new Athletic Band Administrator and Ensemble Recruitment Coordinator. Jenna Moore holds master’s degrees in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management, and Flute Performance. She has worked in administrative roles for local symphony orchestras, including the Fort Collins […]