Virtuoso Series Concert: Faculty Chamber Music
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.
Concerts and Operas
CANCELLED: New Music Ensemble / FREE
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.
Brass Area Chamber Recital / FREE
November 12, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Note: This event is in the Organ Recital Hall 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 […]
Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE
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.
CSU Trombone Choir / FREE
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.
Virtuoso Series Concert: Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet and Tim Burns, Piano –A Century of French Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano
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 […]
Woodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE
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.
CSU Tuba & Euphonium Ensemble / FREE
November 17, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Please check back later. Information will be posted as it becomes available.
String Chamber Music Recital / FREE
November 18, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Chamber music performances by CSU string students.
CancelledWoodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE
November 19, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Note: The November 19th concert has been cancelled. 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.
Jazz Ensembles I & II Concert: Paul McKee Memorial Concert
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 […]
Flute Studio Recital / FREE
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.
All-Choral Holiday Concert
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 […]
University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Somewhere
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. […]
2026 Parade of Lights Preview
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 […]
Double Reed Studio Recital / FREE
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.
Concert Orchestra Concert and Mariachi Ensemble Collaboration/ FREE
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 […]
Cello Studio Recital / FREE
December 8, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The students of Dr. Meredith Blecha-Wells present solo and chamber works for cello in a variety of styles and genres.
Keyboard Area Recital / FREE
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.
Symphonic Band Concert: Urban Landscapes
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 […]
Wind Symphony Concert : Gateway to the West
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, […]
Carousel, Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein
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 […]