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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the University Center for the Arts

2018 is a milestone for the visual and performing arts at Colorado State University, marking the tenth anniversary of the official opening of the University Center for the Arts. It was a classic Colorado fall day when the University Center for the Arts celebrated its grand opening a decade ago. Since then, the world-class facility, […]


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A Concert for Gary

Please join us for an afternoon concert in celebration and commemoration of the work and life of Dr. Gary Moody. This concert will be a time for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and Colorado State University to honor all that Gary has given to the program over his 29-year career. The concert is on […]


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World-renowned pianists perform at the UCA starting July 31

On July 31 – Aug. 4, Colorado State University welcomes a one-of-a-kind, international piano competition and festival, giving Northern Colorado the exciting opportunity to hear extraordinary pianists from around the world. The 2018 International Keyboard Odyssiad®& Festival, U.S.A. features internationally renowned pianists, including Van Cliburn medalists, in five riveting evening concerts, alongside an Olympic-styled competition for young pianists ages 11-35.


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Harp student wins American Harp Society award

CSU harp student Abigail Enssle has won the Anne Adams Awards of the American Harp Society that took place at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana last week. The student of harp professor Courtney Hershey Bresh was selected into the semi-final round with an unprecedented 24 other competitors representing 15 schools, and advanced to the final […]


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CSU’s annual Organ Week features nightly concerts and free public lectures and masterclasses

The six annual Organ Week, a summer organ festival presented by the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Colorado State University, takes place June 4-7 with concerts, lectures, and masterclasses held at the University Center for the Arts, First United Methodist Church, and First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins. The School continues its year-long […]


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Impact of Music Therapy on Attention

Study Participants Needed: Impact of Music Therapy on Brain Responses in Children with Autism We are seeking children ages 6-12 for a study on the impact of a music therapy attention protocol on the brainwaves and behaviors of individuals on the autism spectrum. Purpose of this study: This is a research study to examine if […]


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Connection through improvisation

Cover photo artwork, titled “Ball Game with Dog”, by abstract artist Tatawa (Wei Tan) // www.tatawaart.com // Instagram: @_tatawa This story is being presented as part of PechaKucha Vol. 4 at The Music District, May, 2018. Pecha Kuca nights are an informal gathering of creatives and opportunity to share ideas. Lara Mitofsky Neuss, Clarinet By Lara Mitofsky Neuss […]


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University Symphony Orchestra Concert: The Last Dance

With Guest Tiffany Blake, Soprano The University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Wes Kenney, plays two dance inspired works: Edvard Grieg’s Symphonic Dances and Igor Stravinsky’s iconic Le Sacre du Printemps (The Rite of Spring). In between the two, CSU faculty artist Tiffany Blake performs the beautiful Four Last Songs of Richard Strauss to round out […]


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April 2018 Faculty Notes

CSU’s Director of Strings Ron Francois and Silvana Santinelli won two Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising Silver Medals for Outstanding Achievementat the Global Music Awardsfor their CD, Mexico City Blues. The Duo Francois placed in both the DUO and the EMERGING ARTISTS categories. The CD, which was released on the Itinerant Classics label last fall, features […]


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Heather Bellotti receives the 2017-2018 Outstanding Achievement Award

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is proud to announce that Heather Bellotti, office manager for the School, has received Colorado State University’s 2017-2018 Outstanding Achievement Award, which recognizes meritorious and outstanding achievement in job skills and service to the University by State Classified employees. In her nomination of Heather, Music Therapy Professor Blythe […]