On April 8, 2015, Dana Kettlewell, who will graduate in May with a Master’s in Music in Music Education, received the College of Liberal Arts 2014-2015 Excellence in Teaching Award for the graduate teaching assistant category. Kettlewell was nominated for the award by CSU Assistant Professor of Music Education Erik Johnson, followed by an evaluation […]
I’m writing to share a bit of good news with you today. After an extensive search over the past several months, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Goble will join us this July as the director of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. Dr. Goble, who grew up in Casper, Wyo., has […]
Explore America from sea to shining sea through symphonic sound Led by Dr. Richard Frey, the Symphonic Band celebrates American wind band in this special performance of variations of some favorite compositions, exploring American music from different locations, eras, and regions on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall at the […]
The School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Colorado State University is thrilled to welcome the International Society of Bassists biennial convention to the University Center for the Arts, June 1-6, 2015. The convention draws over 1,200 bassists from around the world, and is a tremendous opportunity to attend concerts and clinics with world renowned […]
Ensembles collaborate in showcase of student and faculty talent in memory of Griffin Concert Hall benefactor The Colorado State University Symphony Orchestra and combined choirs perform British composer Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 1, the monumental Sea Symphony, which also honors the memory of CSU friend, Bea Griffin. The concert, entitled “Behold the Sea,” takes […]
Featuring Special Guest CSU Faculty Rachel Ellins, Harp The CSU Concert Band and Concert Orchestra wrap up their performances this semester alongside CSU faculty Rachel Ellins, harp, on Sunday, May 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. This event is free […]
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue The CSU Percussion Ensemble rounds out this semester’s percussion performances with an eclectic concert of classic pieces, fresh work, and a collaboration with guest artist Russell Burge on Sunday, April 26 at 2 p.m. in the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located […]
Wind Symphony heats up final performance of Element Series The Wind Symphony concludes their season of concerts that represent the basic elements (wind, earth, water, and fire) with a ‘fire’ inspired concert featuring CSU faculty member Wesley Ferreira, clarinet, and Michael Bowles, graduate conducting assistant on Friday April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin […]
Artistic collaboration between the Fort Collins Lincoln Center and CSU ends season in spectacular style By Spencer Gillard Classical music is often portrayed in our modern mainstream culture as a superfluous or extraneous genre. With the digital explosion of the fast-paced, simple, and insanely catchy pop music of late, where relevance and success are counted […]
The Colorado State University Jazz Ensembles are joined by one of the greatest baritone saxophone musicians of our time, Gary Smulyan, for a night of bebop and swing on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington St. Tickets are $7 […]
