School Band and Orchestra College and Career Guide cover

Griffin Concert Hall featured on cover of School Band and Orchestra Magazine

Fort Collins, Colo –The Griffin Concert Hall, at Colorado State University’s University Center for the Arts, is pictured on the cover of the 2011 edition of School Band and Orchestra’s Music Students’ College Search and Career Guide. This special edition features profiles of music schools across the nation, as well as tips for incoming music freshmen. […]


Cherry Creek Mall Christmas Tree pictured

Music: CSU students perform at Cherry Creek Mall

This holiday season, Colorado State University music students will perform for shoppers at the Cherry Creek Mall. The weekend performances will set up between Tiffany’s and Starbucks. Enjoy the following ensembles at the Cherry Creek Mall: Saturday, Nov. 27, 2 p.m. – Woodwind Quintet (Lindsey Noble, Thomas Chen, Kira Putenney, Elena Von Reisen) Sunday, Nov. […]


2010 BassoonaRAMa performance pictured

Music: BassoonaRAMa 2010 a big success

On Friday, November 19, 2010 over 50 bassoon players and enthusiasts came together from across the state for the biennial Bassoon-a-RAMa at Colorado State University. The guest for 2010 was Kathleen McLean, associate professor of bassoon at Indiana University and former associate principal bassoon with the Toronto Symphony. The day included a lecture and masterclass […]



Duke Ellington pictured at the piano

Bringin’ it back to the ‘big band’

Article by Lianna Salva, The Rocky Mountain Collegian Things will be swinging at the University Center for the Arts tonight at the Duke Ellington jazz concert. The concert will be a tribute to the “big band” legend performed by CSU students of Jazz Ensemble I and II. The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. in […]


Wes Kenney pictured conducting

Music: Symphony starts semester with acclaimed cellist

From the Rocky Mountain Collegian 09.23.2010 by Anna Baldwin The Rocky Mountain Collegian One of the largest student string sections to ever perform at CSU will take the stage Thursday and Friday night at 7:30 p.m. For the first performance this semester, The University Symphony Orchestra will be accompanied by artist-in-residence and CSU teacher Barbara […]


Will Schwartz Promotional Photo

Will Schwartz, emeritus of the Dept. of Music passed away Aug. 27, 2010

Update: A musical tribute to Wilfred Schwartz will take on Sunday, September 19, 2 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts. Tickets are FREE, but a ticket is required. Click here to make your reservations. Original Post: Colorado State University and the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance mourn the passing […]


Joel Bacon Promotional Photo

Music: Liturgical Studies Professor Joel Bacon speaks at philosophy school in Rome

06.21.2010 – Joel Bacon, Colorado State University assistant professor of organ and harpsichord and Stewart and Sheron Golden Chair of Organ and Liturgical Studies, had a paper accepted for presentation at the Dietrich von Hildebrand (1889-1977) Legacy Project conference. The conference takes place May 27-29, 2010 at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross School […]


Dawn Dalangin Promotional Photo

Music: CSU Recognizes Music Students as 2010 Outstanding Graduates

05.25.10 – Two graduates of the Department of Music, Theatre and Dance were selected as Colorado State University Outstanding Graduates for 2010. Musician and chemist finds passion in both areas of study – Nancy Tao, originally from Xiamen, China, moved to Fort Collins at age 5 and will graduate with a double major in chemistry […]


Marching Band 2009 Group Photo

Music: CSU Marching Band Wins “Advancement Award”

04.28.2010 – The Colorado State University Marching Band has been awarded the university’s Advancement Award, recognizing the band’s fall texting campaign, as well as their many special performances throughout the 2009 fall semester. The award was presented to band representatives by Ann Gill, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts. The monetary award, along with […]