Past Productions & Events

2021

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Opera: Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell

October 21, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Presented by the Ralph Opera Program with the CSU Opera Orchestra on Thursday, October 21, Friday, October 22, and Saturday, October 23, 7:30 p.m.; matinee on Sunday, October 24, 2 p.m. The presentation portion of the evening is built into the ticketed event and begins at 7:30 p.m. — we apologize for any confusion caused by […]


Mendelssohn Trio 2021 Promotional Photo

Classical Convergence Concert Series: The Mendelssohn Trio 

October 20, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Mendelssohn Trio (Erik Peterson, violin; Barbara Thiem, cello; Bryan Wallick, piano) was formed in 1988 and is named for Thiem’s great grandfather, Franz von Mendelssohn, a nephew of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy and an important supporter of artists and musicians in the Berlin of the early 20th century. The members of the trio are university […]


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Guest Artist: Blake McGee, Clarinet / FREE

October 19, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Dr. Blake McGee is Associate Professor of Clarinet and Music History at the University of Wyoming. A native of the west coast, Dr. McGee performed as a member of the Portland Opera, Vancouver Symphony, and the Oregon Mozart Players chamber orchestra. He is currently principal clarinet of the Wyoming Symphony. He is a highly active […]


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Virtuoso Series Concert: John McGuire, Horn

October 18, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – This concert will be presented in-person and via livestream. After over a year and a half of not performing live onstage, Dr. John McGuire returns to the Organ Recital Hall with Tim Burns (piano) in a recital based on music for nighttime. The program includes a world premiere by Traci Mendel (featuring Nicole Asel, mezzo […]


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OcTUBAfest Recital

October 17, 2021 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – This event will be presented in-person and via LIVE-STREAM Join the CSU tuba students and professor Stephen Dombrowski for this area recital.


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2021 OcTUBAfest

October 17, 2021 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm –

The CSU Tuba and Euphonium Studio, led by CSU faculty Stephen Dombrowski, presents OcTUBAfest 2021. Since 2013, this event has featured tuba and euphonium students with a special guest artist. The masterclass, guest solo recital, and student recital of solo and ensemble works are all free and open to public observation.


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Concert Orchestra: The Three B’s

October 17, 2021 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – This concert will be presented in person and via LIVESTREAM Program: J.S. Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C Major (Overture) Ludwig van Beethoven/McCashin: Romance in G Ludwig van Beethoven/Smith: Two Sketches Johannes Brahms/McCashin: Academic Festival Overture


Symphonic Band Concert: Joyful Sounds

October 14, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Dr. Jayme Taylor, conductor Ben Pouncey, graduate conductor This concert marks the return of the full Symphonic Band to live performances on the CSU campus. Exploring many musical styles and expressions, the selections for this concert are sure to bring back to our audience the joy of live music! This concert will be performed in […]


Virtuoso Series Concert — John Carlo Pierce, Tenor

October 11, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – To celebrate LGBT History Month, John Pierce performs a program of works by LGBT composers: Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings Op 31 by Benjamin Britten; Friendly Persuasions (Homage to Poulenc) by Jake Heggie; Cocardes (Francis Poulenc). With guests Dr. Tim Burns and Dr. John McGuire.  This concert will be performed in person and LIVE-STREAMED. It […]


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Wind Symphony Concert: Celebrations

October 7, 2021 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Rebecca Phillips and the CSU Wind Symphony present Celebrations, an evening of uplifting music for wind instruments. This concert will be performed in person and LIVE-STREAMED. View program