Past Productions & Events

2023

2023 Jazz Ensembles: Jazz Modern Promotional Poster

Jazz Ensembles –Jazz Modern: 100 Years of Jazz by Decade Part 2

November 16, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Jazz Modern: 100 Years of Jazz by Decade (Part 2- 1970s-2023)  Join CSU Jazz Ensembles in a journey from the inception of Jazz as the American artform to present day (1970s-2023). This concert highlights the current state of jazz as art-music in America, featuring music from living artists reflecting contemporary life. 


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Chamber Music for Strings

November 16, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The undergraduate string chamber music groups perform a program by many important chamber music composers.


Classical Convergence Series: Ilya Yakushev, Piano

November 15, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Russian pianist Ilya Yakushev, with many awards and honors to his credit, continues to astound and mesmerize audiences at major venues on three continents. The British label Nimbus Records released Yakushev’s CD, “Prokofiev Sonatas Vol. 1” CD. The American Record Guide wrote, “Yakushev is one of the very best young pianists before the public today, […]


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Faculty Chamber Music

November 13, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The CSU Music Faculty perform works for mixed ensembles by a variety of composers on this popular biannual concert. Stay tuned for more details!


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Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE

November 12, 2023 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Students of Professor Peter Sommer and Dr. Dan Goble perform solo, and chamber works for saxophone. Join us for this concert featuring classic and contemporary music for saxophone!


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CSU Spur Music Lab with Guest Artist Venus Cruz

November 11, 2023 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm –

CSU Spur MusicLab is a free, community-based, and culturally relevant music outreach program that provides elemental music education workshops and performance opportunities for learners of all ages with a focus on beginner and amateur musicianship. Doors are open to all levels of musicians, but no previous music experience is required to enjoy this musical community.


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Trombone Choir Concert: Creating Soundscapes Through New Repertoire for Trombone Choir / FREE

November 8, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The CSU Trombone Studio presents an evening of music featuring pieces newly composed and arranged for trombone ensemble. This concert will showcase the ability of the trombone choir to create imagery through performance, on pieces such as, “Rising Tide” by Jack Wilds, “Tsunami” by David Wilborn, “One for the Road” by Steven Verhelst, and music […]


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Voice Area Recital / FREE

November 7, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Performances by students from the voice studios of Nicole Asel, Tiffany Blake, and John Lindsey.


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Guest Artist: Duo Cortona / FREE

November 6, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Duo Cortona, a voice and violin duo made up of Rachel Calloway and Ari Streisfeld, make their Colorado debut presenting a concert of new and recent works written for the duo. The duo will perform new and recent works by Colorado-based composer Annika Sokolofsky, as well as music by Ingrid Laubrock and John Fitz-Rogers. Duo […]


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Percussion Ensemble

November 5, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The CSU Percussion Ensemble, directed by Eric Hollenbeck, performs new works as well as traditional pieces from the percussion cannon. Note: This event time has been updated.