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 […]
Greek adventure with cyberpunk flare By Lauren Scott The Ralph Opera Center takes on a futuristic performance of Mozart’s Idomeneo this spring. Considered the first of Mozart’s “great operas,” Idomeneo follows the ancient story of the King of Crete, who chooses to follow Agamemnon to lay siege to the city of Troy, on his journey […]
By Spencer Gillard If you had to sum up Ben Justis in one word, it would have to be variety. The CSU graduate student, earning his Master’s in percussion performance at Colorado State, was recently named the winner of the Annual Concerto Competition after placing in a semi and then final round of the competition. […]
Presented by the Charles & Reta Ralph Opera Center The Charles & Reta Ralph Opera Center presents a new take on one of Mozart’s first great operas, Idomeneo, on Thursday, Mar. 26 through Saturday, Mar. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Mar. 29 at 2 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall at the University […]
The internationally recognized music scholar, teacher, and author Dr. Philip V. Bohlman of the University of Chicago will present a lecture on “Music’s Nationalist Moment.” Dr. Bohlman’s lecture will also serve as the keynote address for a regional music scholars conference taking place on campus that weekend. From Dr. Bohlman: The historical focus of “Music’s […]
By Mikhail Talley 2015 Singer of the Year competitors You could say Justin Little is not one to plan things out. He did not plan on winning Singer of the Year. In fact, he did not plan on being in the music program at all. Hailing from Colorado Springs, Colo. Little came to Colorado State […]
First annual festival brings brass players of all skill levels together The music program in the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Colorado State University is proud to present its first annual Brass Festival on Mar. 12 through 14, featuring workshops, master classes, and special concerts at the University Center for the Arts, located […]
