Past Productions & Events

2015

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Guest Artist Recital: Percunova: Neeraj Mehta and Jonathan Ovalle, Percussionists

October 21, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – PERCUNOVA is made up of percussionists Jonathan Ovalle and Neeraj Mehta. Together they have created a band which fuses contemporary art music and global percussion rhythms to make a diverse sound. They are best known for their use of an eclectic repertoire including countless composers like Steve Reich and Wayne Siegel as well as their […]


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Michelle Stanley, Flute

October 19, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Traditions of the Flute: Bach This all-Bach program features the repertoire that helped make the flute a solo voice. Bach’s compositions show off the flute in all its glory: melody, harmony, gymnastics, and meditation. Works include solo and chamber music for the flute.


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Jazz Studies Master Class with Paul Romaine, Percussion

October 19, 2015 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Paul Romaine, Denver drummer and founder of the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts. Starting fall 2015, the Jazz Barn Series, sponsored by Jim and Wendy Franzen, will experience a change. Guests will now come to the UCA to work with Jazz Students in a master class/Q&A situation. The clinics are FREE and open to the public. […]


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Percussion Ensemble Concert with Special Guest John W. Parks IV

October 18, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Percussion Ensemble, conducted by Eric Hollenbeck, performs a concert that includes several pieces for traditional western percussion ensemble and the steel drum band. The concert also features Florida State University professor John W. Parks IV, who has performed with diverse organizations ranging from the Eastman Wind Ensemble; the Schlossfestspiele Orchestra of Heidelberg, Germany; to […]


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Concert Orchestra Concert: The Lure of London

October 18, 2015 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Orchestra, conducted by Leslie Stewart, performs some of London’s most celebrated composers, including Henry Purcell, considered the greatest native English composer for almost 200 years; the popular Edward Elgar; and George Frederic Handel, who was born in Germany but spent most of his life in London. The program includes music from Purcell’s Fairy Queen Suite; […]


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2015 Homecoming and Family Weekend: Alumni Marching Band

October 16, 2015 – October 17, 2015 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm – We are excited to announce this year’s Alumni Band Homecoming Reunion schedule and invite you to join us on Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17 for food, friends, fun, and RAM Pride! Check back soon for schedule times and more details. Schedule (subject to change): Friday, October 17CSU Homecoming & Family Weekend ParadeParade Route, Downtown […]


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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.