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The Rocky Mountain Saxophone Summit

By Viola Cai, Publicity Intern “It is almost like a saxophone party!” The Rocky Mountain Saxophone Summit at the University Center for the Arts invites saxophonists of all ages and levels to join their party. There will be masterclasses during daytime and a capstone recital in the evening. Tim Glesmann from Sax Alley will be […]


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It’s Leslie Stewart Day!

Whereas Professor Leslie Stewart had been the original Music Director and conductor of the Health and Wellness Community Orchestra of Fort Collins for the last 10 years and Whereas she had nurtured and created an atmosphere of life long learning, love and improved mental and physical health in the playing of Classical orchestral music for […]


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CSU Jazz Ensembles Collaborate with Guest Artist Terell Stafford, Trumpet

By Emily Kaiser, SMTD Publicity Intern Dr. Peter Sommer, and the Colorado State University Jazz Ensembles I and II are gearing up for an exciting experience to collaborate with guest artist, Terell Stafford, the renowned trumpet player from the East Coast region. The student ensemble members will have the opportunity to learn from the artist, […]


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Music, Science Blend in ‘Geeky’ Student Project

By Tony Phifer, CSU External Relations Rachel Lana loves to play the clarinet, but when she developed tendinitis in high school from playing the instrument she wondered what she could do to treat the painful condition. Beyond physical therapy, the only treatment advice she got was to simply stop playing the clarinet and rest. She […]


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February 2018 Class Notes

Chloe Patrick, 2016, B.A. Music I graduated from CSU with a degree in music and a minor in business administration. I am currently the customer service representative at Squires Insurance Solutions LLC, and obtained my Property and Casualty Producer license earlier this year. However, music is my passion; it always has been, and always will […]


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Student Musicians Prepare for Final Round of Annual Concerto Competition

By Nicole Towne, Publicity Intern A love for music, passionate performances, and a bit of competition will be spotlighted at the University Center for the Arts during the Finnish and Fabulous Finals concert on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the University Center for the Arts. CSU students Dmitri Ascarrunz, Sicong Zhou, Kate Gelsinger, and Omar Calixto […]


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Spring 2018 Student Internships

General Information In the Spring of 2018, the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at the University Center for the Arts will have two (2) available internship positions. The following information applies to both positions: Department: School of Music, Theatre, and Dance; University Center for the Arts, Marketing Office, Rm. 112Academic Credit Offered: YesHours Per […]



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OneBeat Music Festival Encourages Fort Collins to Listen Globally

By Tyler Stup, SMTD Publicity Intern As the lights dim on the Lincoln Center’s Magnolia Stage, four people remain lit. They are musicians and activists prompted by two questions. “What do you feel is the role of music in sustaining and reimagining cultural identity and traditions? And why is that important for you on a […]


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The Value of Music Education

By Katie Knutson, CSU Music Education Major This piece was originally written as an assignment for my Writing Arguments (CO 300) class. For the assignment, I had to choose an issue related to my field of study and argue for a stakeholder group to take action on; it was presented in the form of a […]