Category Archives: Bands

Dana Kettlewell Promotional Photo

Dana Kettlewell wins Excellence in Teaching Award

On April 8, 2015, Dana Kettlewell, who will graduate in May with a Master’s in Music in Music Education, received the College of Liberal Arts 2014-2015 Excellence in Teaching Award for the graduate teaching assistant category. Kettlewell was nominated for the award by CSU Assistant Professor of Music Education Erik Johnson, followed by an evaluation […]


Promotional Photo for New CSU Marching Band Uniforms

Becoming Part of the Tradition: CSU Marching Band Campaigns for New Uniforms

Comprised of talented musicians from all eight colleges at CSU, the Colorado State University Marching Band has proven time and again its commitment to outstanding performances and inspiring Ram Pride. These efforts include the need for a first-rate visual presentation, starting with new uniforms. Marching with pride has long been the ritual for the members […]


American Flag Pictured

CSU Concert Band Presents From Sea to Shining Sea

A collection of works written and inspired by the lives of Americans and American Folk Music The Colorado State University Concert Band, conducted by Erik Johnson, is proud to present a collection of pieces inspired by Americans and American folk music, on Wednesday, March 4, at 8 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall at the […]


World Youth Wind Orchestra Project 2014 Performance

Shaped by the Experience: On Tour with World Youth Wind Orchestra Project

In addition to the Colorado State University Faculty Chamber Winds performing at the MidEurope Festival for Wind Music in Schladming, Austria, CSU music education major and percussionist Spencer Poston also participated in the festival as a member of the World Youth Wind Orchestra Project. Initially, Spencer wasn’t sure about applying for the ensemble when his […]


CSU Faculty Chamber Winds 2014 Tour Personnel and Repertoire

Repertoire Old American Songs by Aaron Copland, trans. Christopher Van Hof Petite Suite, mvts. I, IV by Claude Debussy, trans. Brakkee Notturno, Op. 24 by Felix Mendelssohn Overture and Arias from Figaro by W.A. Mozart, trans. by Johann Went, ed. Richard Frey Introduction to Zelmira by Gioachino Rossini, arr. Wenzel Sedlák, ed. Richard Frey Barber of Seville […]


School Band and Orchestra College and Career Guide cover

Griffin Concert Hall featured on cover of School Band and Orchestra Magazine

Fort Collins, Colo –The Griffin Concert Hall, at Colorado State University’s University Center for the Arts, is pictured on the cover of the 2011 edition of School Band and Orchestra’s Music Students’ College Search and Career Guide. This special edition features profiles of music schools across the nation, as well as tips for incoming music freshmen. […]