Category Archives: Music

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Maestro Wes Kenney named a 2022 Colorado State University Distinguished Professor

Wes Kenney has been named the first University Distinguished Professor from the CSU School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. University Distinguished Professorships “symbolize the continuing commitment of Colorado State University to the pursuit of excellence” and are bestowed upon “the most outstanding faculty members of Colorado State University for the duration of their association with […]


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John Lindsey blazes a trail across the opera world

John Lindsey American tenor John Lindsey, instructor of music at Colorado State University’s School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, has been noted for his “clarion tone” and “blazing tenor” by Opera News. Lindsey recently brought that “clarion tone” to bear in his performance of Monostatos with Des Moines Metro Opera’s production of Die Zauberflöte. Des […]


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

Dr. James David, composer and CSU professor. 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 […]


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Dr. K. Dawn Grapes Receives the 2022 Eva Judd O’Meara Award

Dr. K. Dawn Grapes, associate professor of Music History in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, was recently awarded the 2022 Eva Judd O’Meara Award from the Music Library Association for the best review in Notes, for her review of The Norton Guide to Teaching Music History, edited by C. Matthew Balensuela. In choosing musicologist Dr. […]




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A Concert for Gary

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 […]


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April 2018 Faculty Notes

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 […]


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Singer of the Year Acknowledges, Awards Talented Student Vocalists

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 […]


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CSU Choirs Perform Original Compositions

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 […]