When asked for a quote about the benefits of continuing to participate in music during college, even as a non-music major, Jace Spraker, Food Science Human Nutrition major and member of the CSU Men’s Chorus under the direction of Ryan Olsen, spoke so passionately about his experience that we wanted to share his entire statement. Despite being a […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
The CSU Concert and Chamber Choirs sing in the spring semester with new takes on classic pieces as well as musical renditions of poetry from around the world. Ryan Olsen leads the Concert Choir through performances of poems and Gaelic proverbs, followed by James Kim conducting the Chamber Choir through classic pieces by Bach, Schoenberg, […]
On February 25, several Music and LEAP graduate students presented research at CSU’s Graduate Student Showcase. Over 300 CSU graduate students presented research and creative works, including six exhibits from music students in areas of performance, education, and therapy, along with four exhibits from students in the LEAP Master of Arts Leadership & Administration program. […]
Which of CSU’s top-notch vocalists will sing their way to the top? The Singer of the Year annual competition will make its return on Saturday February 28 at 7:30 p.m. in the Organ Recital Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. Tickets are free and open to the public, […]
The Colorado State University Faculty Chamber Winds embark on a two-week European tour July 4 – 19, 2014, performing at festivals, and historic sites in Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. The anchor event of the tour is the annual Mid Europe Music Festival, held in Schladming and Haus/Ennstal, Austria, July 8-13, where the ensemble is scheduled to perform […]
On Saturday, Mar. 29, Colorado State University vocal students participated in the 52nd annual Colorado/Wyoming National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition held at the University Center for the Arts, on the CSU campus. Founded in 1944, NATS is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members […]
CSU Choirs Perform With Renowned Conductor Simon Carrington The Colorado State University Chamber Choir and Concert Choir will perform a concert program of traditional music with world renowned conductor Simon Carrington on Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. This […]
