Chloe Patrick, 2016, B.A. Music I graduated from CSU with a degree in music and a minor in business administration. I am currently the customer service representative at Squires Insurance Solutions LLC, and obtained my Property and Casualty Producer license earlier this year. However, music is my passion; it always has been, and always will […]
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance has three newly board-certified music therapy alum receiving awards from the American Music Therapy Association Conference in Nov. The conference, which takes place in St. Louis, Missouri, brings music therapists from across the globe together to “explore the world of mindfulness.” In addition to the award ceremonies, the […]
Andrea Palesh, 2008, B.S. Apparel and Merchandising is a Colo. native currently residing in New York City. College cultivated her artistic desire for choreography, leading to numerous pieces selected for CSU department concerts, a commissioned piece for the Aspen Dance Connection in 2007, and the chance to present a piece at the American College Dance […]
By Tony Phifer, CSU External Relations The Colorado State University Marching Band performed at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin. It regularly dazzles Denver Broncos fans at Mile High Stadium. And every year it leads the way in Denver’s Parade of Lights. All are impressive feats. And all have helped establish CSU’s 267-member ensemble […]
Sir James Galway gives a flute master class at Colorado State University. On March 27, 2017, Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway gave a master class at Colorado State University. During the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from “The Master of the Flute,” students of all ages and levels started the session with a group warm up […]
Shannon McGee, 2013, B.A. Dance Since graduation, Shannon has been a freelance dancer, choreographer, and instructor in Los Angeles and New York City. She has worked with companies and choreographers such as IMPACT Dance with Judy Bejarano, DamageDance with Jessica Taylor, Antonio Brown, Paula Present, Rachel Oliver, and many more. She was previously a member […]
Last fall, Dr. Bonnie Jacobi, coordinator of music education at CSU, was nominated for the Online Innovative Educator (OLIE) Award. The OLIE (pronounced “OH-LEE”) is a student-nominated award “University Award” presented at both the spring and fall CSU Online Graduation Brunches to recognize instructors who: are able to establish positive relationships with students; are responsive, […]
Amy Barkley (Mills), 2012, B.A. Performing Arts After completing my degree, I spent time stage managing and designing at Bas Bleu Theatre Company in Fort Collins. I moved to Seattle in Sept. of 2014, and have since completed a stage management internship with the Seattle Repertory Theatre. During my time there, I was involved in […]
Wes Kenney, director of orchestras at CSU, had a rewarding start to 2017! It was announced by the Fort Collins Symphony Association’s board president Rhett B. Strom that Maestro Kenney signed a five-year contract extension as music director of the 67-year-old organization. Now in his fourteenth year with the symphony, the award-winning conductor will continue […]
March 2, 2017 By Emma Turner – reprinted with permission from the Collegian. Patrons of music gathered in the University Center for the Arts’ Griffin Concert Hall Tuesday night to hear the Colorado State University Symphonic Band. The performance was titled “Made in Europe” and featured four pieces from various European romantic and 20th century […]
