May 1, 2015 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm – Currently Director of Production at Colorado’s own Central City Opera since 2002, Karen Federing will be in residence at CSU to share an open master class with students at the University Center for the Arts, which is also open to the public. She has worked in a variety of production and administrative roles at such […]
April 26, 2015 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm – This concert features a variety of pieces based on the title: something old – classic percussion ensemble repertoire; something new – a fresh work composed within the last three years; something borrowed – a classical piece arranged for percussion ensemble. Something blue: a Jazz work featuring our guest artist Russell Burge on vibraphone. All of […]
April 25, 2015 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Students from the Freshman Voice Studio, coordinated by Susan Hochmiller, present recital of art songs and arias.
April 24, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Wind Symphony concludes their season of concerts that represent the basic elements of wind, earth, water, and fire. Come and experience the brilliance of faculty artist Wesley Ferreira as he performs Daugherty’s Brooklyn Bridge. The program also includes works by American composers Steven Mackey, Adolphus Hailstork, and Roger Nixon. A portion of the concert will be conducted […]
April 23, 2015 @ 12:00 am – Enjoy master works of the genre by one of CSU’s graduate string quartets. Now in its second year, the Pluto String Quartet brings dedication and strong musical vision to its programs. Members: Adrian Barrera Ramos, violin; Julia Castellanos, violin; Megan Brooks, viola; and Tom Holdener, cello. The quartet will perform String Quartet No. 4 in […]
April 22, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Jazz Ensembles I and II, under the direction of Peter Sommer and Wil Swindler, are joined by the great baritone saxophonist Gary Smulyan for a night of burning bebop and deep swing. Gary Smulyan has topped the baritone saxophone category in the Downbeat Critics Poll, the Jazztimes Readers and Critics Polls, and was the winner […]
April 20, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The concert features select students groups performing string and wind chamber music.
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 […]
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.
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.
