Men’s Chorus member, Jace Spraker, and Chorus Director Dr. Ryan Olsen CSU Student Sings For Life When asked for a quote about the benefits of participating 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, […]
November 16, 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Liederabend The liederabend tradition dates back to the 1800s when German art songs were sung at gatherings in the home. The recital features CSU voice students performing ensemble and solo pieces, as well as poetry recitations by faculty and students from CSU’s German Club.
October 11, 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The Men’s Chorus, conducted by Ryan Olsen, presents Bookends, a celebration of men’s voices from the Renaissance to today. The choir performs double choir repertoire from the Venetian Renaissance tradition, American Shape Note songs, and modern repertoire that blends ancient styles with modern choral practices, including a rarely heard Indian raga. The University Chorus, directed […]
October 4, 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Voice students from all of the applied voice studios perform arias and art songs.
Written by Samantha Bufmack The collectivistic and masterful sounds of the annual combined concert will captivate and inspire anyone who attends! This concert features all four Colorado State University Choirs and the University Symphony Orchestra, totaling nearly two hundred and fifty talented students, conducted by Maestro Wes Kenney. The first part of the concert, performed […]
In the Feb. edition of The Green Room, there was a preview of the annual Singer of the Year Competition. As anticipated, this year’s event was filled with exceptionally talented musicians who demonstrated their love for music and passion for singing. The contest judges had the difficult decision of choosing winners for each award, including […]
If there is one thing that the millennial generation is known for, it is their natural draw towards and heavy involvement in Social Media. With seemingly endless social platform choices (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat to name a few), it has become exceptionally easy for individuals to share their lives with those around them. At […]
Lisa Dameron, 2010, B.M. Music; 2011, M.M. Music: “Since I have graduated from CSU, I have taught in three different schools (and districts), varying from Kindergarten to 12th grade Music. I taught K-5 general music, 6-12 choir, drama, and a music exploration class in Bennett, Colo. After 1 ½ years, my husband and I moved […]
2015 Singer of the Year Participants The Colorado State University Voice Studio is excited to present the annual Singer of the Year Competition! This popular event features CSU’s top undergraduate vocal students competing for over $50,000 in scholarship monies including the top Singer of the Year Award, the Charles and Reta Ralph Undergraduate Scholarship, the […]
April 20, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Angella Ahn, Violin; Carrie Krause, Violin; Margaret Miller, Viola; Julia Cory Slovarp, Cello; and Julie Goswiller, Piano
