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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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‘Hope Arises’ on the wings of the premiere of James David composition, ‘Flying Jewels’

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James M. David, an internationally recognized composer who currently serves as professor of music composition at Colorado State University, is dedicated to creating dynamic and thoughtful music for all. His work is regularly inspired by moving words, images and ideas from the past and present. David’s composition, “Flying Jewels,” was inspired by Brian Doyle’s essay […]

2021 All-State Instructional Videos Now Posted

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For a seventh year, the music faculty at Colorado State University brings you All-State Instructional Videos to help prepare your High School student instrumentalists for their upcoming auditions. Dedicated to its land-grant heritage, the music faculty at CSU are committed to promoting music and pedagogy of the highest quality, serving music education through actions that […]

CSU Marching Band announces drum majors for Fall 2021

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Fall 2021 Drum Majors: Kathryn Kennedy from Fruita Monument High School, and Katie St. Gemme-Pate from Legend High School The Colorado State University Marching Band announces the drum majors for the 2021 season. In the coveted role, Fruita Monument High School alum Kathryn Kennedy and Legend High School alum Katie St. Gemme-Pate will conduct the 250-member […]