After thirty years at Colorado State University, Dr. Paul Metz will be retiring from the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at the end of the semester. Dr. Metz received a B.A. in Music from Gettysburg College, and the M.M. and Ph.D. in Music Theory from the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati. […]
By: Madeline Bombardi, UCA Marketing Intern On a concert that nods to the festive May 5th date, the Symphonic Band’s pursuit of great wind literature, creating a transformative experience for the audience, and musical and artistic growth of its musicians lead Dr. Richard Frey, associate director of bands, to select David Maslanka’s Concerto for Clarinet […]
On the first of May, students from the Colorado State University Concert Orchestra and the Concert Band took the stage for an evening of Italian and water themes. The free performance was the final ensemble concert at the University Center for the Arts for the semester, and included students from almost every college at CSU. […]
Aided by an award from the GRAMMY Foundation® Grant Program, two School of Music, Theatre and Dance professors at Colorado State University are set to lead a study on musical creativity in children with autism spectrum disorder. With a $19,697 GRAMMY Grant, combined with an additional $20,132 from Colorado State University (CSU), Erik Johnson, Ph.D. […]
Written by Samantha Bufmack The collectivistic and masterful sounds of the annual combined concert will captivate and inspire anyone who attends! This concert features all four Colorado State University Choirs and the University Symphony Orchestra, totaling nearly two hundred and fifty talented students, conducted by Maestro Wes Kenney. The first part of the concert, performed […]
Each year, the CSU Alumni Association recognizes outstanding university educators with Best Teacher Awards. Teachers are nominated by students and alumni, and final selections are made by a committee that includes faculty, students and members of the Alumni Association. The Colorado State University Alumni Association celebrates Best Teachers, April 18, 2016. The 2016 teachers were […]
In the Feb. edition of The Green Room, there was a preview of the annual Singer of the Year Competition. As anticipated, this year’s event was filled with exceptionally talented musicians who demonstrated their love for music and passion for singing. The contest judges had the difficult decision of choosing winners for each award, including […]
The internationally acclaimed Borromeo String Quartet keeps local audiences coming back for more! Join us as we welcome the Borromeo String Quartet for their eleventh residency at CSU where the quartet leads masterclasses and performs as guest artists in the Classical Convergence Series co-presented by the School of Music, Theatre and Dance and the Fort […]
If there is one thing that the millennial generation is known for, it is their natural draw towards and heavy involvement in Social Media. With seemingly endless social platform choices (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat to name a few), it has become exceptionally easy for individuals to share their lives with those around them. At […]
Michael Schaefer, 1974, B.M.E; 1984, M.M.E, is a passionate music educator with an extremely extensive and dedicated 35-year career. He studied undergraduate and graduate conducting with Wilfred Schwartz at Colorado State University, and earned a Bachelor’s in Music Education in 1974 and a Master’s in Instruction in 1984. After graduating from CSU in 1974, Michael […]
