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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
April 1, 2015 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm – The Guest Artist Recitals series is held select Wednesdays at 6 p.m. throughout the year in the Organ Recital Hall. The concerts are free and open to the public.
April 1, 2015 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Members of the CSU Wind Symphony, conducted by Zachary Fruits, Graduate Conductor, present works by: Strauss, Beethoven, Krommer, Persichetti, and Daugherty
