Past Productions & Events

2015

Borromeo String Quartet promotional photo

Classical Convergence: Borromeo String Quartet

Ranging: and April 18
Starting: 7:30 pm, Saturday, April 18, 2015

April 18, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Colorado State University’s ensemble-in-residence closes out the Classical Convergence inaugural season. The internationally acclaimed Borromeo String Quartet has been quartet-in-residence at Colorado State University for ten seasons, leading master classes and performing as guest artists. Building on the classical concert programs of both organizations, the co-produced season features seven world-class performers and ensembles, performing at […]

A high school student plays the cello

Pre-College Chamber Music Festival Concert

Ranging:
Starting: 3:00 pm, Saturday, April 18, 2015

April 18, 2015 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – The best high school string quartets from the region participate in a two-day event, culminating in a final concert.

Borromeo String Quartet Master Class pictured

Master Class Series with the Borromeo String Quartet

Date: 10:30 am, Saturday, April 18, 2015

April 18, 2015 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – As CSU’s ensemble-in-residence, the Borromeo String Quartet returns for an 11th season to work as coaches with CSU students and the Pre-College Chamber Music Festival, and perform as part of the Classical Convergence Music Series. Contact: Ron.Francois@colostate.edu.

Vanessa Doss Singing Promotional Photo

Voice Area Recital

Ranging: April 15, February 10, March 1, April 12, October 4, and October 5
Starting: 7:30 pm, Wednesday, April 15, 2015

April 15, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – This exciting recital features arias, art songs, and music-theatre pieces presented by students from the studios of Tiffany Blake, Susan Hochmiller, and John Seesholtz.

Percussion Ensemble 2015 Performance Photo

Percussion Ensemble Concert

Ranging: April 11, October 16, October 8, November 4, November 10, and November 7
Starting: 5:00 pm, Saturday, April 11, 2015

April 11, 2015 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The culminating event of the Percussion Festival, the concert features the CSU Percussion Ensemble, conducted by Eric Hollenbeck, with special guests Keith Aleo and Marcus Santos.

Men's and University Chorus 2006 Performance Photo

Men’s Chorus & University Chorus Concert

Date: 7:30 pm, Friday, April 10, 2015

April 10, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Men’s Chorus presents a concert featuring traditional and new music for men’s voices and percussion. University Chorus performs a variety of pieces spanning every style and time period in history and showcasing the wealth of classical and contemporary choral music. This concert will explore different tonal and rhythmic colors and textures, featuring something for […]

Jazz Combos Saxophone Students Performance Photo

Jazz Combos Concert

Ranging: April 8, December 7, April 6, December 5, April 5, December 4, April 13, November 7, November 7, November 4, April 14, November 3, April 13, November 2, and April 11
Starting: 7:30 pm, Wednesday, April 8, 2015

April 8, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Jazz Combos, conducted by Peter Sommer and Wil Swindler, feature the music of the classic Blue Note recording label. The 60s recordings are a Jazz literature staple revered and studied today. In addition to celebrating the Blue Note recordings, Combo I presents an all original set of music composed by its members.

Shilo Stroman and Peter Sommer Promotional Photo

Virtuoso Series Concert: Jazz Goes Grunge with Shilo Stroman, Percussion, and Peter Sommer, Saxophone

Date: 7:30 pm, Monday, April 6, 2015

April 6, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Professors Sommer and Stroman share a great fondness and nostalgia for the alternative rock movement of the early 1990s commonly known as “Grunge” or the “Seattle Sound,” best exemplified by bands such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains. Can these stalwart jazz musicians meld their love of America’s art form with this […]

Classical Jam Promotional Photo

Classical Convergence Concert Series: Classical Jam

Date: 7:30 pm, Saturday, April 4, 2015

April 4, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Classical Jam is committed to presenting engaging, lively, and high-caliber performances to diverse audiences. Known for its engaging style and creative concert programming, the chamber ensemble unites acclaimed soloists and chamber musicians. Classical Jam’s wide-ranging repertoire includes traditional classical works, exciting improvisations, world music, commissioned new works, and Classical Jam original compositions. For the evening’s […]

Altitude Ensemble Group Promotional Photo

Altitude Ensemble Concert: Special Guest Mark Kellogg, Trombone & CSU Faculty John Seesholtz, Baritone

Date: 7:30 pm, Thursday, April 2, 2015

April 2, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Building on the group’s debut last year, CSU’s low brass choir, directed by Chris Van Hof, presents a concert representative of the year’s activities. The program includes a new symphonic synthesis of Gustav Holst’s The Planets written by CSU student Kelan Rooney. Special guest soloists include trombonist Mark Kellogg from the Eastman School of Music and […]

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