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.
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 […]
