Events

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Fall 2024 Student Recitals FREE

August 26, 2024 – December 7, 2024 @ All Day – Please join us in celebrating the recital performances of our CSU music students. Student Recitals are FREE and open to the public. Note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change, please check back to confirm performance details. Sunday, October 6, 2024: 5 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, Lucy McCrossan, Flute Friday, October 11, 2024: 5 p.m., […]


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Keyboard Area Recital / FREE

December 2, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Students from Dr. Bryan Wallick’s piano studio perform selected works.  


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All-Choral Holiday Concert: Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and University Chorus

December 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and University Chorus At First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St. The choral area presents the popular annual holiday event! Kick off your holiday season with the Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. James Kim, the Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Nathan Payant, and the University Chorus for an evening filled […]


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Concert Orchestra Concert: Reflections at Candlelight /FREE

December 4, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Reflections at Candlelight featuring Wesley Ferreira, clarinet. Embrace solitude and peace at the end of the semester, amongst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. This contemplative program, conducted by Dr. Rachel Waddell, includes Jean Sibelius’ Andante Festivo, Colorado composer Chris Pilsner’s Snow Falling in Autumn, the second movement of Florence Price’s String Quartet […]


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2024 CSU Honor Band Festival

December 5, 2024 – December 7, 2024 @ 12:00 am –

The annual CSU Honor Band Festival brings together the finest high school musicians in the Rocky Mountain Region, selected from hundreds of applicants throughout the western region; the three-day festival takes place at the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. Guest clinicians and conductors enhance the student’s experience, providing invaluable insight and expertise. In addition to rehearsals, students enjoy several concerts given by CSU faculty and student ensembles. The experience is capped off with a performance by the Honor Wind Symphony and the Festival Concert Band in the beautiful, world-class Griffin Concert Hall.


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Symphonic Band Concert: Time and Place

December 5, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Time and Place With Chris Bloom, Tuba Music’s ability to take us to another time and place is the focus of the Symphonic Band concert, conducted by Dr. Jayme Taylor with Cameron Honnen, graduate student conductor. Featuring Darius Milhaud’s Suite Française, CSU’s own James David’s new work Atomic Time, and introducing CSU’s new professor of […]


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Wind Symphony Concert: Latin American Chronicles

December 6, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Latin American Chronicles With Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet  The Wind Symphony continues their season performing Spanish and Latin works in preparation for their premiere international trip to Spain in March 2025. Under the baton of Dr. Rebecca Phillips, the dazzling and energetic music of Spanish and Latin American composers comes to life on a program featuring […]


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2024 CSU Marching Band Parade of Lights

December 7, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The CSU Marching Band returns to the 2023 9NEWS Parade of Lights, leading the annual event through downtown Denver on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. The Colorado State Marching Band is the only university marching band to participate in the Parade of Lights and has led the parade through downtown Denver for 16 years […]


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Freshman Voice Studio Recital / FREE

December 8, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – A recital of vocal music by students from the studios of Dr. Nicole Asel, Dr. Tiffany Blake, and Professor John Lindsey.


Scholarship Info Session

12/11/2024 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Learn everything you need to know about applying for scholarships using the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) as a College of Liberal Arts student. Available Times and Locations: Wednesday, October 23, 6-7 PM, Eddy 104 Wednesday, November 13, 6-7 PM, BSB room 105 Wednesday, December 11, 6-7 PM, Visual Arts Building room F111 Wednesday, January 22, […]


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CSU Spur Music Lab with Guest Kid Astronaut

December 14, 2024 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm –

CSU Spur Music Lab is a free space to learn and play music, alone or together as a community! We have pianos, guitars, ukuleles, percussion, voice, and accordion, or you can bring your own instrument. We hold classes to learn together and an Open Lab where you can come practice on your own with support from our music teachers. All ages and skill levels are welcome!


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Classical Convergence Series: A Classic Christmas with Frisson

December 19, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Celebrate the holidays with this group of eleven musicians showcasing a mix of emerging young artists and seasoned professionals. With music from The Nutcracker, “Winter” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, “Carol of the Bells,” “A Christmas Jazz Suite,” and more, you’ll get into the holiday spirit!  $35/45+ regular; $23 student  Building on the foundation of the […]


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2025 Trying On Teaching Launch

January 22, 2025 @ 12:00 am –


Scholarship Info Session

01/22/2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Learn everything you need to know about applying for scholarships using the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) as a College of Liberal Arts student. Available Times and Locations: Wednesday, October 23, 6-7 PM, Eddy 104 Wednesday, November 13, 6-7 PM, BSB room 105 Wednesday, December 11, 6-7 PM, Visual Arts Building room F111 Wednesday, January 22, […]


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Music Therapy Major Information Session #2

January 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Please join us for a music therapy information session and Q&A. During the webinar, you will receive an overview of our music therapy program, meet music therapy faculty, learn about the application process, and have an opportunity to ask questions. The session includes separate break-out rooms for graduate and undergraduate discussions. Prospective undergraduate students will […]


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Classical Convergence Series: The Aznavoorian Sisters

January 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Ani (cello) and Marta (piano) Aznavoorian, winners of the National Foundation for the Arts Award, have performed at Carnegie Hall, had a residency at the Seattle Chamber Music Society, and toured the globe.  $25/35+ regular; $18 student  Building on the foundation of the classical music tradition, but with a contemporary edge, the co-produced season features […]


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2025 Continuting Education Credit at CMEA

January 29, 2025 – February 1, 2025 @ 12:00 am –


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Masterclass with Joseph Alessi, Trombone / FREE

February 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – World-renowned trombonist Joseph Alessi – principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic and Juilliard Conservatory teacher – is in demand across the globe as a soloist, orchestral member, and teacher. He is the featured soloist with the Fort Collins Symphony on Saturday, Feb. 8, performing the Chick Corea Trombone Concerto. The masterclass is open to […]


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Spring 2025 Student Recitals / FREE

February 9, 2025 – May 10, 2025 @ All Day – Please join us in celebrating the recital performances of our CSU music students. Student Recitals are FREE and open to the public. Note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change, please check back to confirm performance details. Sunday, February 16, 2025: 5 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, Anthony Sacheli, Saxophone 6 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, […]


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Music Therapy Major Information Session #3

February 10, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Please join us for a music therapy information session and Q&A. During the webinar, you will receive an overview of our music therapy program, meet music therapy faculty, learn about the application process, and have an opportunity to ask questions. The session includes separate break-out rooms for graduate and undergraduate discussions. Prospective undergraduate students will […]


Scholarship Info Session

02/12/2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Learn everything you need to know about applying for scholarships using the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) as a College of Liberal Arts student. Available Times and Locations: Wednesday, October 23, 6-7 PM, Eddy 104 Wednesday, November 13, 6-7 PM, BSB room 105 Wednesday, December 11, 6-7 PM, Visual Arts Building room F111 Wednesday, January 22, […]


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2025 CSU Trumpet Day

March 1, 2025 @ 12:00 am – The event is designed for trumpet players of ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE who are looking for an in-person event that inspires their love of music and all things trumpet.


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Spring 2025 Be a Voice Major for a Day

March 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm –

Join us on the Colorado State University campus and experience a day in the life of a music major in the voice area! The day is an opportunity for high school students, transfer students, associate degree graduates, and current CSU students (and their parents/guardians) to see what it is like being a music major at CSU.


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2025 BassoonaRAMa and OboeRAMa

March 8, 2025 @ 12:00 am – Since 2006, BassoonaRAMa and OboeRAMa have brought together bassoonists and oboeists of all ages! The day-long event features today’s multifaceted musicians who explore what it means to have a life and success in and around music. Guest clinicians include chamber and orchestral musicians, college professors, music researchers, and professional reed manufacturers.


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Classical Convergence Series: Icarus Quartet Bartók Rebórn

March 26, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Bartók Rebórn  Like the mythological figure from which it draws its name, the half piano/half percussion icarus Quartet dares to fly toward the sun, aspiring to new heights of artistry. This riveting program features and pays homage to Bartók’s seminal 1937 masterpiece, “Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion,” through the artistic vision of three of […]


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2025 Rocky Mountain Saxophone Summit

April 12, 2025 @ 12:00 am –


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Classical Convergence Series: Imani Winds & Boston Brass

April 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Two powerhouse ensembles and wind chamber music leaders will join forces to create a “super band” collaboration featuring the music of the iconic musician and composer Arturo Sandoval. The collaboration will also include music by Khachaturian, Bach, de Falla, Piazzolla, and D’Rivera.  $35/45+ regular; $23 student  Building on the foundation of the classical music tradition, […]


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2025 CSU Summer Voice Intensive

June 2, 2025 – June 6, 2025 @ 12:00 am –

Spend a week honing your craft on the beautiful CSU campus!  Auditioned students will perform a solo in our beautiful Recital Hall. Participants will also take voice lessons with CSU faculty, and participate in workshops, masterclasses, and talkbacks, including ‘Conquering the College Audition.’


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2025 CSU Summer Jazz Workshop

June 11, 2025 – June 14, 2025 @ 12:00 am – Join CSU Jazz Faculty Wil Swindler, Peter Sommer, Dr. Seth Lewis, and Tom Amend for our second annual CSU Jazz Summer Workshop. The workshop will run 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day focusing on small group jazz playing and improvisation. Students will also study Jazz history and listening, Jazz theory, and attend instrument-specific masterclasses. […]


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2025 Eurhythmics for the School Music Classroom

June 11, 2025 – June 20, 2025 @ 12:00 am –


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2025 Colorado Harp Seminar

June 15, 2025 – June 21, 2025 @ 12:00 am – Colorado Harp Seminar is a one-week intensive harp program for high school and undergraduate pedal harpists. Directed by faculty member Kathryn Harms at Colorado State University, it is designed to support, nurture, and inspire excellent musicianship. In addition to private lessons, students will participate in harp ensemble, masterclasses, and workshops on various topics such as […]


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2025 Colorado Harp Seminar Showcase Concert / FREE

June 21, 2025 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Colorado Harp Seminar is a one-week intensive harp program for high school and undergraduate pedal harpists. Directed by faculty member Kathryn Harms at Colorado State University, it is designed to support, nurture, and inspire excellent musicianship. In addition to private lessons, students will participate in harp ensemble, masterclasses, and workshops on various topics such as […]