CSU Horn Professor John McGuire has released a new recording — LINES AT DUSK on Navona Records. LINES AT DUSK showcases the hornist’s ability to enrich the works of a variety of composers with beautifully nuanced performances, as a solo performer, in a duo setting, and as a member of a brass quintet. On LINES […]
By Tony Phifer Fort Collins is known as a haven for craft brewing, great weather and outdoor recreation. But a closer look reveals that the city is home to another, somewhat hidden bragging point: Great pipe organs. In addition to the outstanding Casavant pipe organ and Organ Recital Hall at CSU, several of the city’s […]
Please join us for an afternoon concert in celebration and commemoration of the work and life of Dr. Gary Moody. This concert will be a time for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and Colorado State University to honor all that Gary has given to the program over his 29-year career. The concert is on […]
CSU’s Director of Strings Ron Francois and Silvana Santinelli won two Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising Silver Medals for Outstanding Achievementat the Global Music Awardsfor their CD, Mexico City Blues. The Duo Francois placed in both the DUO and the EMERGING ARTISTS categories. The CD, which was released on the Itinerant Classics label last fall, features […]
Most of the 2018 Singer of the Year competitors (LEFT TO RIGHT) Emily Gehman, Kassidy King, Anna Bonjour, Genevieve Sullivan, and Ivy Taylor By Nicole Towne, SMTD Publicity Intern There is strong sense of warmth and ease as winners from the annual Singer of the Year Competition gather in a small office at the University […]
By Emily Kaiser, Publicity Intern The Colorado State University choirs are preparing for a thrilling performance, which includes the premier of a new piece by one of CSU’s very own. The Chamber Choir is performing an original work by Composition Professor Dr. James David. Dr. David’s piece, “Pilgrim Soul” includes guest artist Dr. Wesley Ferreria […]
By Brody Hornaday, SMTD Publicity Intern In the midst of a busy first semester, the students from Colorado State University’s Concert Band and Concert Orchestra take the stage on March 4 to bring a unique and immersive musical experience to the community. This free performance by the University Center for the Arts promises an evening […]
Association of Performing Arts Professionals 2015 | Photo by Adam Kissick By Viola Cai, Publicity Intern Maybe you are familiar enough with standard concert programs. They pile at the venue door, waiting to be handed to audience members. Glancing over the program, we are able to grasp the essence of what is going to be […]
By Emily Kaiser, SMTD Publicity Intern Dr. Peter Sommer, and the Colorado State University Jazz Ensembles I and II are gearing up for an exciting experience to collaborate with guest artist, Terell Stafford, the renowned trumpet player from the East Coast region. The student ensemble members will have the opportunity to learn from the artist, […]
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 […]
