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Wind Symphony Concert: <em>Conflict and Controversy</em>

Wind Symphony Concert: Conflict and Controversy

October 3, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Conflict and Controversy The Wind Symphony is back, performing works about historical events from around the world that catapulted conflict and controversy. Conducted by Dr. Rebecca Phillips, the program explores memories and emotions of these conflicts through the eyes of each composer, including pieces by Ostwald-winning composer John Mackey, Adolphus Hailstork (conducted by graduate student conductor [...]
Symphonic Band Concert: <em>Old, New, Borrowed, Blue</em>

Symphonic Band Concert: Old, New, Borrowed, Blue

October 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Old, New, Borrowed, Blue Dr. Jayme Taylor, Conductor, David Davis, Graduate Student Conductor The Symphonic Band, conducted by Dr. Jayme Taylor, presents a delightful mixture of repertoire spanning the breadth of modern concert band history! From the earliest days of concert bands when transcriptions of orchestral literature were a major part of the repertoire comes [...]
CSU Marching Band at Football vs. San Jose State

CSU Marching Band at Football vs. San Jose State

October 12, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Fall 2024 Performance Schedule Saturday, Sept. 7: FB vs. Northern Colorado (5 p.m. Kick-off) Ag Day/Orange Out/Band Day Saturday, Sept. 14: FB vs. Colorado (5:30 p.m. Kick-off) Rocky Mountain Showdown/Green Out Saturday, Sept. 21: FB vs. University of Texas, El Paso (3 p.m. Kick-off) State Pride/White Out Wednesday, Oct. 2, 11 a.m.: President's Fall Address [...]

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Performing and Visual Arts Students Awarded at Graduate Student Showcase

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Michael Bowles pictured at Graduate Student Showcase

Each fall, the Graduate School and the Vice President for Research Office at CSU hosts the Graduate Student Showcase. The one-day conference is an opportunity for students to present their work and talents in front of faculty and peers, and learn about other disciplines while gaining presentation and conference experience. Entries in the showcase of […]

It’s the Little Moments that Count

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United States Coast Gard Marching Band pictured

Last month during a mid-week rehearsal, the CSU Marching Band abruptly switched gears, stopping in the middle of learning drill to play the Coast Guard song, “Semper Paratus.” At the time, the reason was only known by Director Dr. Richard Frey who had previously received a special letter from one of the three people watching from […]

The Numbers Game of Marching Band

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CSU Marching Band pictured performing at Mile High Stadium

Sometimes, it’s all about the numbers. In the first six weeks of the 2015 season, 230 CSU Marching Band members – including 24 color guard, 24 Golden Poms, and 33 percussionists – led by 24 section leaders, 3 drum majors, and 5 graduate teaching assistants have followed the instruction of 3 directors and faculty, logging […]