Freshman B.A. in Music student, Sophia Marino, is one of eight students advancing to the semi-final round of the International Horn Competition of America – University Division. Sophia is from Fort Collins and attended Fossil Ridge High School, and won placement in the state’s top ensembles, including the 2022 Colorado All-State Symphonic Band, the 2022 […]
We’re looking for the new VOICE of the CSU Marching Band! If you (or someone you know) love the band, want to have an important and on-going role with the program, and are a band alum with a great announcer voice, then you might be the next “VOICE of the CSUMB.” The band seeks an individual […]
By Liam Conlon Henry Ives graduated from Colorado State University in 2022 with degrees in computer science and music, and when asked for his title, he paused. “It’s a deeper question than you think,” he said. “I’m not a composer that writes software as a day job, and I’m not a software engineer that composes […]
In this interview we follow Eli Cagen, B.A. ’10, M.M.E. ’17, on his journey teaching in various places throughout the world.
What does it take to be an outstanding young teacher? Avrial Turner, B.M.E. ’19 outlines her priorities for being an effective teacher.
Kathryn Kennedy, B.M.E. ’23, discovers the unique classroom landscape in Kodiak, Alaska.
A new course offered by Dr. Erik Johnson explores music ‘outside of the box’ with collaborations with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Mariachi bands, and more.
Anna Varosy, B.M.E. ’21, takes on the wonderful challenges of teaching orchestra as a trombonist.
2022 Music Alumni Notes Scott Wheeler, B.M., Music Education, ‘95 Scott Wheeler is the choir director at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has worked as a music teacher in the Poudre School District for 25 years. How have you experienced innovation in your job (including overcoming challenges to find success […]
After two years of cancellations and virtual ensembles, students and teachers have a whole new appreciation for a full season of live playing.
