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Virtuoso Series Concert, Peter Sommer Septet

September 12, 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – CSU faculty members Peter Sommer and Wil Swindler, Saxophones and Clarinets. With special guests Al Hood, Trumpet; Paul McKee, Trombone; Ben Markley, Piano; Bijoux Barbossa, Bass; and Paul Romaine, Drums The Peter Sommer Septet, a four-horn jazz ensemble featuring guests from up and down the Front Range jazz community, performs swinging arrangements tailored for the […]



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Virtuoso Series Concert, Tiffany Blake, Soprano

August 22, 2016 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – With Chris Reed, Piano CSU faculty member Tiffany Blake performs an evening of art song including Benjamin Britten’s stunning song cycle “On this Island,” with poetry by W.H. Auden. To enhance the audience’s understanding and enjoyment of the music, Dr. Blake will speak from the stage, explaining historical context and musical setting.


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Music is a Mindful Therapy

By Samantha Bufmack, UCA Marketing Intern Amanda Sciarabba, Music Therapy, Flute What if there was a way that music could cure the mind? Wouldn’t you be a tad skeptical? Well, prepare to be convinced as you step into the world of a student who believes music can do just that. Meet graduating senior Amanda Sciarabba, an individual […]


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2016 OcTUBAfest

October 9, 2016 @ 3:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The CSU Tuba and Euphonium Studio, led by CSU faculty Stephen Dombrowski, presents OcTUBAfest 2016. Returning for its third year, this event features tuba and euphonium students with special guest Aaron Tindall of University of Miami Frost School of Music. The master class, guest solo recital, and student recital of solo and ensemble works are […]


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Sweet Serenades Performed by the Symphonic Band

By: Madeline Bombardi, UCA Marketing Intern On a concert that nods to the festive May 5th date, the Symphonic Band’s pursuit of great wind literature, creating a transformative experience for the audience, and musical and artistic growth of its musicians lead Dr. Richard Frey, associate director of bands, to select David Maslanka’s Concerto for Clarinet […]


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Concert Orchestra and Concert Band: A Night of Combined Musical Excellence

On the first of May, students from the Colorado State University Concert Orchestra and the Concert Band took the stage for an evening of Italian and water themes. The free performance was the final ensemble concert at the University Center for the Arts for the semester, and included students from almost every college at CSU. […]


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Singer of the Year: A Musical Success

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 […]


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Borromeo String Quartet to Perform 11th Residency

The internationally acclaimed Borromeo String Quartet keeps local audiences coming back for more! Join us as we welcome the Borromeo String Quartet for their eleventh residency at CSU where the quartet leads masterclasses and performs as guest artists in the Classical Convergence Series co-presented by the School of Music, Theatre and Dance and the Fort […]


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Student News: Instant Looks from Student Perspectives

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 […]