March 6, 2019 @ 8:40 pm – 9:40 pm – THIS CONCERT IS AT THE EMBASSY SUITES IN LOVELAND. The Kansas State University Wind Ensemble performs starting at 7:30 p.m., The CSU Wind Ensemble performs at 8:40 p.m. Come enjoy both bands! Foundations: A Celebration of Liberal Arts/HISTORY With Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet; Tiffany Blake, Soprano; and James David, Composer The 2018-2019 Wind Symphony season explores civilization […]
March 4, 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – With Michelle Stanley, Flute The Symphonic Band, conducted by T. André Feagin, presents its third concert of the academic year with a program titled “History.” Using American history, patriotism, opera, an ancient Greek poem, and a French satire by Voltaire as sources of musical inspiration, the program promises to awaken the senses while reflecting back […]
March 4, 2019 @ 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm –
March 3, 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The 120-member Concert Band, conducted by Erik Johnson, performs music inspired by nature and the ever changing, beautiful, and sometimes tumultuous relationship between the earth and sky. This concert features literature by prominent wind band composers Eric Whitacre, Percy Grainger, John Mackey, Carl Reinike, and Karl King. “It is extremely exciting to work with a […]
March 2, 2019 @ All Day – CSU Music Education hosts expert teacher Dr. Liza Meyers as she leads songs, games, and literacy activities from two methodologies that can be integrated in music instruction. This workshop is geared toward elementary music teachers; however, it will also be useful for secondary music teachers who want to strengthen their curriculum through singing, ear training, […]
February 28, 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Building on the foundation of the classical music tradition, but with a contemporary edge, the co-produced season features world-class performers and ensembles, performing at the University Center for the Arts and the Lincoln Center. This artist collective is transforming the way music is created and experienced. With a global perspective, this contemporary classical music ensemble […]
February 27, 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Join the University Sinfonia, CSU’s select chamber orchestra conducted by Wes Kenney, and three of CSU’s best student instrumentalists for the annual concerto competition finals. “Our concerto competition finals is always a friendly, but intense competition, with phenomenal performances,” exclaims Maestro Kenney. The second half of the concert features the beguiling Symphony No. 99 by Franz […]
February 26, 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – For this performance, the CSU Jazz Ensembles, conducted by Wil Swindler and Shilo Stroman, explore the enjoyable intersection of big band concert music and the infectious swing of the “dance band” tradition. Big band jazz as popular music from the 1930s and 40s grew out of the functional role of the music to support dancers, […]
February 26, 2019 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm – As part of Fort Collins Startup Week, join the Colorado State University Jazz Ensembles for an evening of big band jazz, while learning the fundamentals of live audio production for jazz ensembles utilizing the new state of the art audio system in Griffin Concert Hall. Space is limited and registration is required. Learn about: instrumentation and […]
February 25, 2019 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – With Joel Bacon, Piano, and Jeff LaQuatra, Guitar The first half of CSU faculty artist John Carlo Pierce’s program features music by Robert Schumann — Liederkreis, Opus 24for voice and piano, written in 1840 during his “Year of Song,” as well as Ghost Variationsfor piano, composed shortly before his final decline. The second half of […]
