Past Productions & Events

2015

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Symphonic Band Concert: Mid-Century Masterpieces

October 15, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm –

with CSU Faculty Tiffany Blake, Soprano


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Men’s Chorus & University Chorus Concert: Romantic Men and Music Around the World

October 13, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Men’s Chorus, conducted by Ryan Olsen, performs a set entitled “Romantic Men,” including repertoire from 19th and 20th century composers from Germany, France, Russia, and the U.S. that celebrates the emotional aspects of male chorus singing. On the second half of the program, the University Chorus, conducted by Stuart Dameron, presents a set of […]


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Guest Lecturer: David Branson

October 13, 2015 – October 14, 2015 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 am – Tuesday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Room 156 This presentation and discussion covers the new NAfME/Guitar Center ALL IN, a new initiative about the results of a seven year long study on the characteristics of what makes a great teacher. The areas covered will include: professional relationship building, knowing your colleagues, fundraising, and advocacy. Wednesday, Oct. […]


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Barbara Thiem, Cello & Theresa Bogard, Piano

October 12, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Internationally acclaimed cellist, Barbara Thiem, who combines her teaching and coaching with her active schedule of performances in Europe and the U.S. has been performing with Theresa Bogard, music department chair at the University of Wyoming, for many years. For this concert, the performing duo presents a program of Dohnanyi, Debussy, and more.


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Contemporary Music Series: Young Ancients with special guest J.A. G’Schwind

October 10, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Young Ancients unites John Magnie, Cary Morin, and Steve Amedée—three renowned performers from the popular Fort Collins bands, The Subdudes and Three Twins —in a band whose musical roots intertwine in an inspired blend of blues, folk-rock, soul, gospel, Native Americana, and New Orleans R&B. Fusing remarkable musicians’ signature styles yields a sound rich in […]


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Concert Choir and Chamber Choir Concert: Music Near and Far

October 9, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Concert Choir, conducted by Ryan Olsen, presents a program of women’s choral repertoire focusing on aspects of social justice, including Gwneth Walker’s “Tree of Peace,” highlighting gender and social issues; “Famine Song” by Matthew Culloton, which tells of the strife of women in Africa; and Jocelyn Hagen’s “Moon Goddess,” which is a song of […]


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Master Class with Jennifer Black, Soprano

October 9, 2015 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Master classes, featuring the world’s finest performers in their genre, provide hands-on instruction in an open, informal setting, and are open to the public. Lyric soprano Jennifer Black is “gleaming and glorious, with wonderful nuances of light and shade and complete dynamic control.” (Santa Fe New Mexican) She is in high demand on international opera and […]


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Master Class with Jennifer Black, Soprano

October 8, 2015 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – Master classes, featuring the world’s finest performers in their genre, provide hands-on instruction in an open, informal setting, and are open to the public. Lyric soprano Jennifer Black is “gleaming and glorious, with wonderful nuances of light and shade and complete dynamic control.” (Santa Fe New Mexican) She is in high demand on international opera and […]


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Wind Symphony Concert Symphonies of Winds and Percussion: Hindemith

October 7, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – This season, the Wind Symphony celebrates outstanding cornerstones written for the winds and percussion genre, each featuring one of the great original symphonies by Hindemith, Ticheli, Hovaness, and Gould. This opening concert, conducted by Rebecca Phillips and graduate conductor Chase Morin, features Paul Hindemith’s Symphony in Bb for Band along with works by Beethoven, Adams, […]


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Guest Artist Recital: Jennifer Black, Soprano

October 7, 2015 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Lyric soprano Jennifer Black is “gleaming and glorious, with wonderful nuances of light and shade and complete dynamic control.” (Santa Fe New Mexican) She is in high demand on international opera and concert stages. This Metropolitan Opera Winner gives a recital of art song, arias, and an operatic duet with CSU’s own John Seesholtz. The recital […]