Professor K. Dawn Grapes interviewed for New York Times article about Elizabethan era composer John Dowland
CSU musicology professor, K. Dawn Grapes, was recently interviewed by New York Times columnist
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Announcing Sabra Chavez as CSU Music Therapy Instructor
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes Sabra Chavez as instructor of music in the music therapy area at Colorado State University. Sabra Chavez, MM, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist specializing in working with neurodiverse individuals across the lifespan, music therapy private practice, and community partnership development. Chavez founded Integrated Therapy of Northern […]
School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty and staff receive CSU “Celebrate” Awards
Congratulations to the following School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty and staff who have been recognized by Colorado State University for their achievements and service.
CSU’s Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities Announces 2026-2027 Faculty Fellows
The Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities at Colorado State University has named four faculty members as Faculty Fellows for 2026-2027: Maura Velazquez Castillo, Johnny Plastini, Nabile Galván Garcia, and Sarah Cooper.
CSU Music Professor Joel Bacon named University Distinguished Professor
CSU Music Professor Joel Bacon is joining Colorado State University’s elite scholars this month by becoming a University Distinguished Professor – an honor based on the highest level of achievement in teaching, research, and service, achievements that have been recognized nationally and internationally.
Announcing Brian Sugrue as CSU Tuba and Euphonium Professor
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes Brian Sugrue as instructor of tuba and euphonium at Colorado State University.
2026 College Awards Announcement
The 2026 College of Liberal Arts awards are announced.
Performing arts as a tool for human connection
From studio to stage, music, theatre, and dance faculty podcasts explore the performing arts as a tool for fostering human connections, healing, and growth.
CSU Percussion Ensemble receives national recognition at PASIC
The Colorado State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Eric Hollenbeck, receives national recognition at PASIC.
Director of Orchestras Dr. Rachel Waddell named 2026 Recording Academy and GRAMMY® Museum Music Educator Award Semifinalist
Following reviews by a panel of national music educators, Dr. Rachel Waddell, Colorado State University Director of Orchestras, was named one of twenty-five semifinalists for the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s Music Educator Award. Dr. Waddell was chosen from a national pool of 2,000 initial nominations and is the only semifinalist from the state of […]