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) […]
Classical Jam Brings Innovation to the Traditional Classical Format By Mikhail Talley Normally, when you think of a “jam band” the last thing that would typically come to mind would be a group of classically trained musicians from the likes of Julliard and the Manhattan School of Music. Classical Jam (CJ), however, is not your […]
CSU Choruses show off talent and rich music selection in spring performance The Colorado State University’s Men’s Chorus, conducted by Ryan Olsen, and University Chorus, conducted by Stuart Dameron, will hold a concert in collaboration featuring individual pieces performed by each choir as well as a combined finale on Friday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. […]
Join the Jazz Combos for a classic jazz recital with a twist, featuring everything from 1960s classics to original recordings The Jazz Combos are back at CSU, presenting a special concert featuring the nostalgic sounds of 1960s Blue Note Records jazz Wednesday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall at the University […]
CSU and Lincoln Center Partnership Broadens Horizons for Classical Music Together with the Fort Collins Lincoln Center, the CSU School of Music, Theatre & Dance presents the innovative chamber group, Classical Jam, the seventh installment in the new Classical Convergence Concert Series, on Saturday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Griffin Concert Hall at the […]
