October 5, 2026 – December 6, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 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. Saturday, October 10, 2026: 5 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, Ethan Barker, Trombone Saturday, October 17, 2026: 5 p.m., Organ […]
October 6, 2026 – October 12, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The department of music is producing the musical Carousel next semester. Auditions for Carousel will take place: Tuesday, October 6th 5p-8p-Organ Recital Hall Thursday, October 8th, 2p-6p-Organ Recital Hall Monday, October 12th, 2p-6p-TBD You can find more details about Carousel auditions and register for an audition here. If you have any question about the auditions […]
October 12, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The American Soundscape: A 250th Anniversary Celebration Join us for an evening celebrating the richness and diversity of American music through works for cello and piano, solo cello, and string quartet. The American Soundscape: A 250th Anniversary Celebration features Samuel Barber’s powerful Cello Sonata, Allison Loggins-Hull’s evocative Stolen for solo cello, Jerod Tate’s Pisachi, as […]
October 13, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – From Sea to Shining Sea Join the Symphonic Band as it celebrates both the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado and the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The band, directed by Dr. Jayme Taylor, with graduate student conductor, Benjamin Corneliusen, performs the music of Joseph Wilcox Jenkins, Caroline Bremer, Dana Wilson, […]
October 15, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Arts of Resistance: Music as Movement Arts of Resistance: Music as Movement traces the ways musicians have used sound, structure, and collective action to respond to the world around them. The orchestra, directed by Dr. Rachel Waddell, opens with the explosive energy of Ginastera’s Danza Final from Estancia, a celebration of cultural identity and the […]
October 19, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Reverberations: An Evening of Chamber Music for Winds With Juhyun Lee, Piano and Harpsichord; Ysmael Reyes, Flute; Tenly Williams, Oboe; and Cayla Bellamy-Lanz, Bassoon Contemporary woodwind playing draws on the traditions of the past, but in this case, the past is anything but boring! Join us as we travel from the quirky sonic world of Madeline […]
October 21, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Join Concert Orchestra as we open with Peter and the Wolf. Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical features colorful characters and vivid orchestral storytelling, with a few surprises along the way!
October 22, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Presented by the Ralph Opera Program Enjoy two comedic one-act opera gems by Italian American composer, Gian-Carlo Menotti.
October 23, 2026 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Featuring graduate student conductor Amanda Manning, the Wind Symphony performs chamber works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Thèodore Gouvy, Florence Price, and Erika Svanoe.
10/26/2026 – 10/27/2026 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm – The College of Liberal Arts Democracy Summit brings students, scholars, and community partners together to ask big questions, exchange ideas, and explore how we can strengthen democracy through dialogue, learning, research, and civic engagement. Following the Spring 2026 Summit in March, the College is moving the Summit to the fall as part of a new […]
October 26, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – NOTE: This concert has changed from its original date on Thursday, November 5. The concert features percussionist and chamber musician, Matt Boyle, on a variety of solo percussion. Boyle appears regularly in solo, chamber, and ensemble settings, with performances at venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall (New York), Yellow Barn (Vermont), the Lucerne Festival (Switzerland), […]
October 27, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – CSU Jazz Combos III, IV, and V, directed by Micah Miller, and graduate teaching assistant, Cael Cheeseman, present a concert of small group jazz. The program includes music by established jazz artists as well as original student compositions and arrangements. Note: This event has been updated and Micah Miller replaced the original director Gabriel Santiago.
October 28, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and University Chorus The popular Fall Choral Showcase features all three CSU choirs in an evening of vibrant and diverse repertoire. The Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. James Kim; Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Nathan Payant; and University Chorus, present music spanning styles, languages, and traditions, offering a dynamic introduction […]
October 29, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Please join us for a CSU Music Education information session and Q&A for prospective music education students and their families. REGISTER HERE During the webinar, you will receive an overview of our undergraduate music education degree and program, including: Degree pathways Meet music education faculty and students Hear about student experiences, performance, and teaching opportunities […]
October 31, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm – 21st Extravaganza Saturday, October 31 at 6, 8, 10 p.m The organ studio, with faculty-artist Joel Bacon, presents the 21st annual Halloween Organ Extravaganza, with classic (and not-so-classic) works, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. Don’t miss this community favorite!
November 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – A recital of vocal music by students from the studios of Dr. Nicole Asel, Dr. Tiffany Blake, and Professor John Lindsey.
November 4, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – CSU Jazz Combos I and II, directed by Dr. Gabriel Santiago, and Gavin Allen-Dunn present a concert of small group jazz. The program includes music by established jazz artists as well as original student compositions and arrangements. Note: Gavin Allen-Dunn was added as a director.
November 5, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – NOTE: This concert has changed from its original date to Monday, October 26. Please be sure to check that listing for updates and potential changes. The concert features percussionist and chamber musician, Matt Boyle, on a variety of solo percussion. Boyle appears regularly in solo, chamber, and ensemble settings, with performances at venues and festivals […]
November 8, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The contemporary percussion concert features new works for chamber percussion, including music alum, Colin Ferry (B.M., 2025). The concert features a variety of players, sounds, colors, styles, and percussion instruments.
November 8, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba students from the studios of Dr. Stanley Curtis, Dr. John McGuire, Dr. Drew Leslie, and Dr. Brian Sugrue, perform solo and chamber pieces.
November 9, 2026 @ 8:45 am – 2:30 pm –
Join us on the Colorado State University campus and experience a day in the life of a music therapy major! 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 therapy major at CSU.
November 9, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Featuring the Performance Faculty of the Department of Music An evening of mixed chamber music by CSU Music’s faculty-artists.
November 11, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The New Music Ensemble returns to the stage performing music of the 20th and 21st centuries. The concert features an array of combinations of instruments performing music by today’s leading composers and yesterday’s icons.
November 12, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Brass Area students are featured in an evening 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 studios of Dr. Stanley Curtis, Dr. John McGuire, Dr. Drew Leslie, and Dr. Brian Sugrue.
November 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – The CSU Spur Music Lab is a free space for learning and playing music, either alone or as a community. We sing and play pianos, guitars, ukuleles, percussion, and accordion, or you can bring your own instrument. We provide space to learn together or to work on your own, and help you practice your musical […]
November 15, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 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 15, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 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 16, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – A Century of French Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano Join CSU faculty-artist Wesley Ferreira, clarinet, and Tim Burns, piano, for an evening of French music by celebrated composers including Claude Debussy and Francis Poulenc. Spanning nearly a century, the program highlights France’s rich tradition of wind writing while following the clarinet across a wide range […]
November 17, 2026 @ 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-Lanz.
November 18, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Chamber music performances by CSU string students.
November 19, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Paul McKee Memorial Concert CSU Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2, directed by Wil Swindler and Darren Kramer, present a concert commemorating the life of composer, arranger, and trombonist Paul McKee. Mr. McKee, who touched so many lives in Colorado and around the world with his music and friendship, passed away in April, and the concert […]
December 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The students of Dr. Ysmael Reyes present a solo and chamber works for flute in a variety of styles and genres.
December 3, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Note: This concert will take place at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and University Chorus Celebrate the season with the annual All-Choral Holiday Concert. Featuring CSU’s three choirs, this festive evening blends familiar favorites with a rich variety of seasonal repertoire. Set in […]
December 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Somewhere Somewhere explores the universal search for belonging, as individuals, as communities, and as a nation imagining its future. Elena Kats‑Chernin’s Dance of the Paper Umbrellas opens the program with a burst of color and curiosity. Bryan Wallick joins the orchestra for Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor.” The orchestra, directed by Dr. […]
December 4, 2026 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – The hometown Parade of Lights preview gives those who can’t make it to the 9News Parade of Lights in Denver the opportunity to enjoy an intimate and exciting performance from our beloved CSU Marching Band. Watch along the route, then follow the band to the front of the University Center for the Arts for a […]
December 6, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Students of the oboe and bassoon studios of Dr. Galit Kaunitz and Dr. Cayla Bellamy-Lanz perform solo and ensemble works written from the 1600s to the present day.
December 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Concert Orchestra joins forces with the Mariachi Ensemble, under the direction of Nelson Rodríguez Garza, for a vibrant and celebratory program highlighting the musical traditions and artistry of both groups Experience an evening of mariachi music with the Latin American Ensemble. The program highlights the beloved works of the mariachi repertoire. Come enjoy the sounds […]
December 9, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Join us for a concert featuring various pieces and concerti performed by members of the keyboard studio led by Dr. Bryan Wallick.
December 10, 2026 – December 12, 2026 @ 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.
December 10, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Urban Landscapes The concert explores urban life through music, featuring Jeff Tyzik’s New York Cityscapes for Brass Quintet and Wind Ensemble, performed with the CSU Faculty Brass Quintet. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Dr. Jayme Taylor with graduate student conductor, Amanda Manning. Note: There has been a change to the program, and Urban Light will […]
December 11, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Gateway to the West The Wind Symphony continues their celebration of Colorado, the West, and the outstanding artists of the premiere land-grant institution of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado State University. Join the ensemble in their final on-campus performance before traveling to Colorado Springs for the Colorado Music Educators Association invited convention performance on January 29, […]
December 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – The CSU Spur Music Lab is a free space for learning and playing music, either alone or as a community. We sing and play pianos, guitars, ukuleles, percussion, and accordion, or you can bring your own instrument. We provide space to learn together or to work on your own, and help you practice your musical […]
January 19, 2027 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm –
Please join us for an online 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 8, 2027 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm –
Please join us for an online 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.
April 1, 2027 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Presented by the Ralph Opera Program Directed by Nicole Asel Thursday, April 1, 2, 3, 4, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Sunday, April 4, 2 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall The Ralph Opera Program brings Rodger and Hammerstein’s masterpiece to life in this interdisciplinary production between CSU Music, Theatre, and Dance. Carousel is a sweeping tale of love, loss, and hope for […]
