Dr. Cayla Bellamy elected inaugural president of the Southwest Chapter of the International Double Reed Society
Dr. Cayla Bellamy elected inaugural president of the Southwest Chapter of the International Double Reed Society
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Organ Professor Joel Bacon featured on The Next 150 podcast
Organ Professor Joel Bacon featured on The Next 150 podcast.
Announcing Dr. Galit Kaunitz as CSU oboe professor
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes Dr. Galit Kaunitz as assistant professor of oboe. Dr. Kaunitz previously taught oboe at the University of Southern Mississippi and brings a wealth of teaching and performing experience to CSU. She has appeared throughout the United States as a guest artist, clinician, and performer and founded the […]
Announcing Dr. Meredith Blecha-Wells as CSU cello professor
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes Dr. Meredith Blecha-Wells as assistant professor of cello. Dr. Blecha-Wells previously served as professor of cello at Oklahoma State University for 16 years. She received her D.M.A. in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music and has master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Indiana University. Dr. […]
Jenna Moore is new Athletic Band Administrator and Ensemble Recruitment Coordinator
The Colorado State Marching Band and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcome alumna Jenna Moore as the new Athletic Band Administrator and Ensemble Recruitment Coordinator. Jenna Moore holds master’s degrees in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management, and Flute Performance. She has worked in administrative roles for local symphony orchestras, including the Fort Collins […]
Music Education student Leah Dunphey named to state’s Future Educator Honor Roll
Colorado State University Music Education major Leah Dunphey (‘FA24 anticipated graduation) was one of two CSU students named to the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s 2024 Future Educator Honor Roll. According to the department’s website, the sixth annual Future Educator Honor Roll celebrated 66 outstanding teacher candidates from Colorado’s educator preparation programs. (cdhe.colorado.gov) “Leah is among […]
Dr. Christopher Bloom is CSU’s new tuba professor
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes Dr. Christopher Bloom to Colorado State University as our new instructor of Tuba and Euphonium. Dr. Bloom comes to CSU from Florida State University and recently completed his D.M.A. in Tuba Performance. While at FSU, he taught undergraduate tuba majors, coached chamber music, and conducted the undergraduate […]
In Memory: Janet Ebba Morrow King
The CSU Department of Music is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Emeritus Professor Janet Morrow King. Her husband, David King, called to share her obituary with us today. Janet Morrow King died of a terminal disease on June 17, 2024. She left behind a life of singing for others, educating young singers, […]
Recent graduate Paul Beyer reflects on his first year teaching music
Recent graduate Paul Beyer reflects on his first year teaching music We recently connected with Paul Beyer, who graduated from CSU with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education in 2023. Paul reflected on his first year teaching elementary and middle school music in Colorado. Tell us a little about your job–where you teach, the […]
Phuong Nguyen has built a classroom culture around high standards and making music fun
Phuong Nguyen has built a classroom culture around high standards and making music fun Dai-Phuong Nguyen (B.M.E. ’01, M.M.E. ’08) is a perfectionist as a performer of multiple instruments and genres and a music educator. He has created a classroom environment that balances high standards, curiosity, and interactive play. His range of musical interests is […]