As the opera program at Colorado State University grows, so too does the number of accomplished CSU opera theatre alumni. One of the first to audition for and perform in CSU’s opera theatre program, James Baumgardner ’09 admits that the “opera bug bit” him after he chose voice as his required instrument for a Music […]
Like many artists Alumnus Susan Spelius Dunning ’83 has ventured into the non-profit world. As Artistic Director of the Sun Valley Artist Series, based in the resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho, she is responsible for bringing classical music to Sun Valley in the “off season.” “After I moved to Sun Valley from Los Angeles […]
The Jazz Studies Program at Colorado State University is rising to prominence through the leadership of Director Peter Sommer and Jazz enthusiasts Jim and Wendy Franzen. Consisting of two large jazz ensembles and two small jazz combos, the students have had the opportunity to perform at Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge in Denver, named one of […]
“I remember all of these people,” says Linda Hall as she scans the Class Notes in Noteworthy, Colorado State University’s music alumni newsletter. Linda Hall ’76 joins the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance faculty at CSU in a new position – Music Education Coordinator. Linda, who received her Bachelor’s of Music in music education from […]
Like many music alumni Bill Lowe ′81 pursued a music degree in addition to studying in another area at Colorado State University. With combined degrees in electrical engineering, music and a minor in math, Lowe lived in two academic environments. “Going back and forth between the two worlds that I lived in is what I remember most […]
Fort Collins native Hannah Holbrook always knew she wanted to study music at Colorado State University. “I auditioned for acceptance into the music program because I really wanted to study with Janet Landreth,” says Holbrook. “I remember when Janet called and told me I was accepted in the music program. I was thrilled, but then […]
Department of Music, Theatre and Dance alumna Miroslava Mintcheva ’02 is the winner of the 2011 StAR Studio Fellowship Award. The award comes from the Music Teachers National Association and is given to those who demonstrate outstanding achievements in the teaching profession. With her husband David McArthur ’04, ’06, Mintcheva runs a private piano studio […]
Fort Collins, Colo –The Griffin Concert Hall, at Colorado State University’s University Center for the Arts, is pictured on the cover of the 2011 edition of School Band and Orchestra’s Music Students’ College Search and Career Guide. This special edition features profiles of music schools across the nation, as well as tips for incoming music freshmen. […]
04.19.2010 – Outstanding Colorado State University graduates and friends were honored at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner on April 17, 2010. The Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Awards program recognizes CSU alumni and friends who have distinguished themselves professionally, brought honor to the University, and have made significant contributions of time and/or philanthropy to the […]
02.15.10 – On the program of a recent Ars Nova performance were four Majo Songs by Enrique Granados and the Habanera from Bizet’s “Carmen.” These were sung by Ars Nova’s remarkable mezzo-soprano, Tara U‘Ren. There is no question that she has one of the finest voices in the Ars Nova Singers, and because of her […]
