Heather Stenner with Cheryl Miller Thurston Growing up in a musical family in Pella, Iowa, many of Heather Stenner’s fondest memories are centered around the power of music. With parents who both played the saxophone, a mother who was a drum major and a father involved in drama, Heather’s own journey in music and the […]
The Medium by G.C. Menotti and Signor Deluso by T. Pasatieri The Charles & Reta Ralph Opera Center at CSU presents two American Opera One-Acts on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Runyan Rehearsal Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. The event is […]
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 […]
Explore America from sea to shining sea through symphonic sound Led by Dr. Richard Frey, the Symphonic Band celebrates American wind band in this special performance of variations of some favorite compositions, exploring American music from different locations, eras, and regions on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall at the […]
The School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Colorado State University is thrilled to welcome the International Society of Bassists biennial convention to the University Center for the Arts, June 1-6, 2015. The convention draws over 1,200 bassists from around the world, and is a tremendous opportunity to attend concerts and clinics with world renowned […]
Featuring Special Guest CSU Faculty Rachel Ellins, Harp The CSU Concert Band and Concert Orchestra wrap up their performances this semester alongside CSU faculty Rachel Ellins, harp, on Sunday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. This event is free […]
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue The CSU Percussion Ensemble rounds out this semester’s percussion performances with an eclectic concert of classic pieces, fresh work, and a collaboration with guest artist Russell Burge on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located […]
Wind Symphony heats up final performance of Element Series The Wind Symphony concludes their season of concerts that represent the basic elements (wind, earth, water, and fire) with a ‘fire’ inspired concert featuring CSU faculty member Wesley Ferreira, clarinet, and Michael Bowles, graduate conducting assistant on Friday April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin […]
Artistic collaboration between the Fort Collins Lincoln Center and CSU ends season in spectacular style By Spencer Gillard Classical music is often portrayed in our modern mainstream culture as a superfluous or extraneous genre. With the digital explosion of the fast-paced, simple, and insanely catchy pop music of late, where relevance and success are counted […]
The Percussion Ensemble at CSU presents a culminating concert from the annual CSU Percussion Festival, on Saturday, April 11 at 5 p.m. in the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. Tickets are free but required and are available at the University Center for the Arts (UCA) […]
