September 3, 2025 – December 6, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm – 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. Friday, October 3, 2025: 5 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, Sophia Marino, French Horn Sunday, October 19, 2025: 6:30 p.m., […]
November 9, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Students from Dr. Meredith Blecha-Wells’ cello studio perform solo and ensemble works.
November 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Join the Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dr. Eric Hollenbeck, for an eclectic recital of chamber percussion ensemble works composed within the last ten years.
November 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba students perform solo and chamber pieces.
November 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR FALL 2026. THANK YOU. With Rose Wollman, Viola and Meredith Blecha-Wells, Cello Step into an intimate soundscape where lyricism and texture intertwine in unexpected ways. This program brings together the unique voices of oboe, viola, cello, and piano. From the graceful elegance of Michael Haydn, […]
November 11, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Faculty artist Dr. Eric Hollenbeck performs a contemporary percussion recital, featuring works for snare drum, marimba, and the poetry of Conrad Schaefer.
November 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – THIS CONCERT HAS BEEN CANCELLED The New Music Ensemble offers a multifaceted experience in contemporary music for students and audiences alike. Under the direction of Dr. Cayla Bellamy, NME performers are paired with composers in the studio of Dr. James David to replicate the process of professional commissions, workshops, and world premieres. This recital features […]
November 13, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Students from the CSU guitar studio, under the direction of Jeff LaQuatra, present a recital of solos, duos, and chamber music, including selections from the standard classical guitar repertoire as well as a variety of contemporary and popular music.
November 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – An evening with brass area students of chamber music in a variety of settings and styles, including brass quintet, trombone quartet, trumpet ensemble, tuba/euphonium quartet and more! The program features undergraduate and graduate students from the trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba studios at CSU.
November 15, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm –
Join us for CSU’s Cellobration 2025! Held on the beautiful campus of Colorado State University, this event is designed for middle school through college-aged students, teachers, and orchestra directors. The event will feature masterclasses, a cello ensemble, and pedagogy sessions for both new and seasoned teachers. Bring your curiosity and be ready to learn, grow, and be inspired.
November 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Students of saxophone professors Peter Sommer and Dr. Dan Goble present a recital of solo and chamber works for saxophone, including classic and contemporary literature featuring a dynamic range of expression and musical interplay.
November 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The trombone studio, directed by Dr. Drew Leslie, presents an evening of music composed and arranged for trombone ensemble. The concert features the CSU Trombone Choir performing a range of pieces that showcase the trombone ensemble’s beauty and versatility.
November 17, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Over the course of two evenings, student ensembles perform trios, quartets, and quintets prepared through a combination of self-directed rehearsals and coaching by woodwind faculty Dr. Ysmael Reyes, Dr. Galit Kaunitz, Dr. Wesley Ferreira, Dr. Dan Goble, Professor Peter Sommer, and Dr. Cayla Bellamy.
November 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The students of Dr. Ysmael Reyes and Dr. Michelle Stanley present a program of solo and chamber works for flute in a variety of styles and genres.
November 19, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Over the course of two evenings, student ensembles perform trios, quartets, and quintets prepared through a combination of self-directed rehearsals and coaching by woodwind faculty Dr. Ysmael Reyes, Dr. Galit Kaunitz, Dr. Wesley Ferreira, Dr. Dan Goble, Professor Peter Sommer, and Dr. Cayla Bellamy.
November 20, 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.
November 20, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Jazz Modern Jazz Ens 1 Wil Swindler, Jazz Ens 2 Darren Kramer CSU Jazz Ensembles I and II, under the direction of Wil Swindler and Darren Kramer, present a program demonstrating the style of modern Jazz. This concert showcases the current state of Jazz as art-music in America featuring music from living artists reflecting contemporary […]
November 20, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The undergraduate string chamber groups perform works from the standard repertoire.
December 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Join the CSU faculty for an evening of chamber music. Enjoy an eclectic mix of performances from different time periods and ensembles, this concert will have something for everyone!
December 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Sorcery and Spectacle Prepare to be spellbound as the CSU Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. Rachel Waddell, conjures an evening of magic and adventure. Our journey begins with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Magic Flute Overture, setting the stage with a balance of grandeur and whimsy. Next, acclaimed vocalist and faculty artist John Lindsey joins the ensemble […]
December 7, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Students of the oboe and bassoon studios of Dr. Galit Kaunitz and Dr. Cayla Bellamy perform solo and ensemble works written from the 1600s to the present day.
December 8, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Rocky Mountain Rhapsody: Poetry and Music for Colorado Soundscapes Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Colorado through a harmonious fusion of music and poetry. The CSU Concert Orchestra, directed by Dr. Rachel Waddell, presents an all-Colorado composer program, weaving together works by Kevin Poelking, Chris Pilsner, Susan H. Day, and others. Each piece is accompanied by […]
December 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The graduate String Chamber Music concert will feature two well-known works; the “Dumky trio” by Antonin Dvorak and Maurice Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Cello.
December 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and University Chorus The CSU choral program presents the annual “All-Choral Holiday Concert.” Get in the holiday spirit with the Chamber Choir, conducted by Dr. James Kim; Concert Choir, conducted by Dr. Nathan Payant; and the University Chorus, conducted by graduate teaching assistant Carly Neumann, for an evening filled with […]
December 10, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Violin students from the studio of Dr. Ron Francois perform a concert featuring various pieces and concerti.
December 11, 2025 – December 13, 2025 @ 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 students’ experience, providing invaluable insight and expertise.
December 11, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Join us for a concert featuring various pieces and concerti performed by members of the keyboard studio led by Dr. Bryan Wallick.
December 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Elemental Jayme Taylor, Conductor, with John McGuire, Horn The ancient classical notion of four elements, Earth, Fire, Air, and Water brought to musical life. Featuring CSU’s Professor of Horn, Dr. John McGuire and a consortium premiere of Cathrine Likhuta’s “Sure-fire” Concerto for Horn and Wind Band.
December 12, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – A recital of vocal music by students from the studios of Dr. Nicole Asel, Dr. Tiffany Blake, and Professor John Lindsey.
December 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Note: The previous title of this concert was Joropo Reimaginado and has been changed to Alma Llanera Featuring Ysmael Reyes, flute The CSU Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Rebecca Phillips, presents Alma Llanera, a concert featuring music of Venezuela, with faculty artist Dr. Ysmael Reyes performing the world premiere of Raimundo Pineda’s Concerto for Flute […]
December 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm –
January 20, 2026 @ 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.
February 2, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
The program is for high school choir, band, and orchestra students, cultivating and developing the next generation of excellent secondary music teachers.
February 9, 2026 @ 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.
February 25, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm –
The Middle School Outreach Ensembles (MSOE) at Colorado State University provide an inspirational music learning experience and opportunities to form and engage in a broad music community.
April 10, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Presented by the Ralph Opera Program The absurd is paired with the sublime in this double bill of two of Giacomo Puccini’s one act operas from his Il Trittico.
July 11, 2026 – July 24, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
The Master of Music, Music Education Specialization, Kodály Option is designed for elementary classroom music teachers, independent music instructors, and secondary music teachers interested in developing their teaching, conducting, musicianship, and depth of knowledge about music education.
