Category Archives: Music

CSU Administration Building on the Oval. Photo by Anna Jones Photography

September 2017 Class Notes

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 […]



Snowcapped peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park

May 2017 Class Notes

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 […]


Joel Bacon and Caleb Hudson in front of the Casavant Organ at CSU

18th Century Timbre: Italian Concertos for Trumpet and Organ

Colorado State University, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance; Professors Joel Bacon, organ, and Caleb Hudson, trumpet There are many things about music that create its sense of beauty. Dynamics, tone, intonation, blend, instrumentation, and style all combine to create a sense of wonder to our ears. On May 9, at 7:30 p.m., CSU faculty […]


University Symphony Orchestra performance photo

Epic University Symphony Orchestra Concert

By Natalie Hendricks, SMTD Publicity Intern The University Symphony Orchestra will fill the stage a final time for the 2016-2017 academic year, showcasing works old and new. This two-night run takes place on Thursday, April 27, and Friday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall, located within the University Center for the […]


Choir Holiday Spectacular

Semi-Annual Concert with the Men’s Chorus and University Choir

by Natalie Hendricks, SMTD Publicity Intern Colorado State University’s Men’s Chorus and University Choir share the stage in their semi-annual performance at the University Center for the Arts on Apr. 7. Performing beautiful melodies and a unique range of rhythms, the two choruses each perform several pieces by American composers and beyond the Western tradition. […]


Sunset over the ocean

April 2017 Class Notes

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 […]


Jazz Ensembles concert photo

The Jazz Ensembles Welcome a Grammy Nominee

By Brooke Poulson, UCA Publicity Intern New Orleans is said to be the birthplace of Jazz nearly 100 years ago, and if you have never had the chance to made it to New Orleans and experience its origins, I highly suggest you attend the Jazz Ensembles Concert on April 13 at the University Center for […]


A Little Night Music 2016 promotional poster

A Big Night of Music

Brought to you by the Ralph Opera Program, The School of Music, Theatre and Dance presents: A Little Night Music By Brooke Poulson, SMTD Publicity Intern A Little Night Music will be a lot more than just a little night of music when it debuts in Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the […]


2017 Singer of the Year winner Anyaleen Bradley pictured

2017 Singer of the Year Follow-up

From Left to right: Andrew Wallace, Emily Gehman, Emma Genell, Anyaleen Bradley, Arika Drake By McKenna Shuler, SMTD Publicity Intern The finalists in the 2017 Singer of the Year competition, held on Feb. 25 in the Organ Recital Hall, really delivered on the promise of being some of the university’s best vocalists. Andrew Wallace (junior), […]