Percussion

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Spring 2026 Student Recitals / FREE

Spring 2026 Student Recitals / FREE

February 13, 2026 - May 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Please join us in celebrating the recital performances of our CSU music students. Student Recitals are FREE and open to the public. Note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change, please check back to confirm performance details. Saturday, February 19, 2026: 5 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, Henry Buckley, Clarinet Saturday, February 28, 2026: 5:30 [...]
<em>Guest Artist Concert</em>: Cole Bartels, Trombone and Zhao Wang, Piano / FREE

Guest Artist Concert: Cole Bartels, Trombone and Zhao Wang, Piano / FREE

March 11, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Dr. Cole Bartels, assistant professor of trombone at Central Michigan University, presents an evening of recital pieces for trombone and piano. He will be joined by Dr. Zhao Wang, assistant professor of piano and director of accompanying at Central Michigan University. As a performer, Dr. Bartels has appeared with a range of ensembles and artists [...]
Spring Choral Concert: <em>Light Beyond Darkness</em>

Spring Choral Concert: Light Beyond Darkness

March 12, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Light Beyond Darkness Thursday, March 12, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall Join the CSU choirs for the annual Spring Choral Showcase – Light Beyond Darkness – featuring the Chamber Choir, conducted by Dr. James Kim, and the Concert Choir, conducted by Dr. Nathan Payant. The performance includes a variety of works centered around William Walton’s [...]
<em>Guest Artist Concert</em>: Svet Stoyanov, Percussion, and Yumi Hwang-Williams, Violin

Guest Artist Concert: Svet Stoyanov, Percussion, and Yumi Hwang-Williams, Violin

March 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
This brilliant collaboration between Svet Stoyanov, percussion. and Yumi Hang Williams, violin, features repertoire from contemporary literature, both duets and solo pieces. Praised by the New York Times for his “understated but unmistakable virtuosity” along with a “winning combination of gentleness and fluidity,” Svet Stoyanov is a driving force in modern percussion. Winner of the [...]
Voice Area Recital / FREE

Voice Area Recital / FREE

March 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A recital of vocal music by students from the studios of Dr. Nicole Asel, Dr. Tiffany Blake, and Professor John Lindsey. 
<em>Guest Artist Concert</em>: Tze Ying Wu, Viola and Jacob Coleman, Piano / FREE

Guest Artist Concert: Tze Ying Wu, Viola and Jacob Coleman, Piano / FREE

March 25, 2026 at 7:30 PM
An Evening of Viola and Piano The concert includes music by Caroline Shaw, Ellen Taafe Zwilich, Radiohead, Bohuslav Martinu, and Nikolai Roslavets performed by Tze Ying Wu, viola, and Jacob Coleman, piano. Dr. Tze-Ying Wu is associate professor of viola and string education at the University of Kentucky, where she directs the UK String Project. [...]
2026 CSU Trumpet Day

2026 CSU Trumpet Day

March 28, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The event is designed for trumpet players of ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE looking for an event that inspires their love of music and the instrument.
<em>Guest Artist Masterclass</em>: John Sipher, Trombone / FREE

Guest Artist Masterclass: John Sipher, Trombone / FREE

March 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
John Sipher is a world-class trombone performer and teacher and will be working with CSU trombone students in a masterclass setting, followed by a guest artist recital. Prior to his current position as the principal trombonist of the Colorado Symphony since 2015, he has held principal trombone positions with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia [...]
<em>Guest Artist Concert</em>: John Sipher, Trombone / FREE

Guest Artist Concert: John Sipher, Trombone / FREE

March 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The CSU Trombone Studio is excited to host guest artist John Sipher, principal trombonist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Sipher is a world-class trombone performer and teacher and will be working with CSU trombone students in a masterclass setting, followed by a guest artist recital. Prior to his current position as the principal trombonist [...]
Trumpet Studio Recital / FREE

Trumpet Studio Recital / FREE

April 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A recital of vocal music by students from the studios of Dr. Nicole Asel, Dr. Tiffany Blake, and Professor John Lindsey. 
Jazz Combos Concert: <em>Combos III, IV, and V</em>

Jazz Combos Concert: Combos III, IV, and V

April 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Jazz Combos III, IV, and V, directed by Dr. Gabriel Santiago, and graduate teaching assistant, Sam Lumsden, present a concert of small-group jazz. The program includes music by renowned jazz artists, as well as original student compositions and arrangements. 
Opera: Giacomo Puccini's <em>Gianni Schicchi</em>

Opera: Giacomo Puccini's Gianni Schicchi

April 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
A show about greedy, manipulative relatives squabbling over an inheritance? A suave trickster? A naïve girl and boy struck by the passion of first love? Sounds like the stuff of reality TV shows, but it’s the cast of characters for Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. Come enjoy the drama! 
Opera: Giacomo Puccini's <em>Gianni Schicchi</em>

Opera: Giacomo Puccini's Gianni Schicchi

April 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A show about greedy, manipulative relatives squabbling over an inheritance? A suave trickster? A naïve girl and boy struck by the passion of first love? Sounds like the stuff of reality TV shows, but it’s the cast of characters for Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. Come enjoy the drama! 
2026 CSU Jazz High School Honor Band

2026 CSU Jazz High School Honor Band

April 13, 2026 - April 17, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The CSU Jazz High School Honor Band Festival will bring together the top high school jazz students in Colorado for an educational experience focused on strengthening students’ ensemble and improvisation skills while building community among young Jazz musicians. Students will work with CSU faculty for instrumental sectionals and full-ensemble rehearsals.
Woodwinds Chamber Ensemble Concerts / FREE

Woodwinds Chamber Ensemble Concerts / FREE

April 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Over the course of two evenings, student ensembles perform trios, quartets, and quintets prepared through a combination of self-directed rehearsals and coaching by woodwind faculty Ysmael Reyes, Dr. Galit Kaunitz, Wesley Ferreira, Dan Goble, Peter Sommer, and Cayla Bellamy.  
<em>Guest Artist Concert</em>: Emily Martin, Soprano / FREE

Guest Artist Concert: Emily Martin, Soprano / FREE

April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Then, Here, Now: Journeys of Love and Reflection Through the music of André Previn, Christopher Cerrone, Rosephanye Powell, and others, this program examines love’s evolution—from longing and loss to self-understanding and hope. These song cycles reveal deeply personal narratives expressed through diverse contemporary musical languages, highlighting the breadth of the modern art song tradition. Emily [...]
Woodwinds Chamber Ensemble Concerts / FREE

Woodwinds Chamber Ensemble Concerts / FREE

April 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Over the course of two evenings, student ensembles perform trios, quartets, and quintets prepared through a combination of self-directed rehearsals and coaching by woodwind faculty Ysmael Reyes, Dr. Galit Kaunitz, Wesley Ferreira, Dan Goble, Peter Sommer, and Cayla Bellamy.  
Flute Studio Recital / FREE

Flute Studio Recital / FREE

April 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The students of Dr. Ysmael Reyes present a program of solo and chamber works for flute in assorted styles and genres. 
Jazz Combos Concert: <em>Combos I and II</em>

Jazz Combos Concert: Combos I and II

April 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Jazz Combos I and II, directed by Wil Swindler and Dr. Seth Lewis, present a concert of small-group jazz. The program includes music by renowned jazz artists, as well as original student compositions and arrangements. 
Trombone Choir Concert / FREE

Trombone Choir Concert / FREE

April 19, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The Trombone Studio, under the direction of Dr. Drew Leslie, presents a program of music composed and arranged for trombone ensemble. The concert features the CSU Trombone Choir as well as the NoCo Bones, which is a large trombone choir made up of both CSU students and area high school trombonists. A variety of pieces [...]
Guitar Studio Recital / FREE

Guitar Studio Recital / FREE

April 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The students of Jeff LaQuatra present a program of works for guitar in assorted styles and genres. 
All-Choral Finale Concert

All-Choral Finale Concert

April 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Come celebrate with us! The choral area ends the school year with a dynamic concert featuring the Chamber Choir, conducted by Dr. James Kim, the Concert Choir, conducted by Dr. Nathan Payant, and the University Chorus, conducted by graduate teaching assistant, Carly Neumann. Expect an evening of uplifting music, vibrant choral artists, and a joyful [...]
<strong>Moved & Combined</strong>:Undergraduate Chamber Music Concert / FREE

Moved & Combined:Undergraduate Chamber Music Concert / FREE

April 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This concert has been moved and combined with the concert on April 21, 2026.   Undergraduate students will perform a concert of chamber music for quartets, trios, and quintets with repertoire to be announced. 
<strong>MOVED</strong>: String Chamber Music Concert / FREE

MOVED: String Chamber Music Concert / FREE

April 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
This concert has been moved to April 21, 2026. String area students in various small ensembles will perform works from repertoire for string quartet, trios, and various mixed ensembles. 
Wind Symphony Concert: <em>Enigma!</em>

Wind Symphony Concert: Enigma!

April 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Enigma!  Featuring graduate student conductors David Davis and Amanda Manning along with guest soloists Joel Bacon, Organ, AndrewRutten, Bass Clarinet and Dan Goble, Alto Saxophone Fascinated by mystery? Drawn to puzzles? This concert is for you! The Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Rebecca Phillips, presents Enigma, a concert exploring works that are musical conundrums. The ensemble’s final concert of the season features graduate student conductors David Davis and [...]
2026 CSU Percussion Solo and Ensemble Competition and Festival

2026 CSU Percussion Solo and Ensemble Competition and Festival

April 25, 2026 at 12:00 AM
PAS Percussion Solo and Ensemble Festivals and Competitions give students throughout the United States opportunities to learn music and percussion through performance and expert adjudicator feedback. CSU is excited to host the competition and festival again in 2026.
Percussion Ensemble Festival Concert

Percussion Ensemble Festival Concert

April 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Percussion Ensemble performs repertoire for contemporary chamber ensemble by composers such as Andy Akiho, Alejandro Viñao, and John Cage. The concert features a variety of percussion instrumentation and styles of music. 
Double Reed Studio Recital / FREE

Double Reed Studio Recital / FREE

April 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Students of the oboe and bassoon studios of Dr. Galit Kaunitz and Dr. Cayla Bellamy perform solo and ensemble works written from the 1600s to the present day. 
Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE

Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE

April 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Students of saxophone professors Peter Sommer and Dr. Dan Goble present a recital of solo and chamber works for saxophone, including classic and contemporary literature featuring a dynamic range of expression and musical interplay. 
Concert Orchestra Concert: <em>The Birds and the Bees</em> / FREE

Concert Orchestra Concert: The Birds and the Bees / FREE

April 26, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Birds and the Bees  The concert theme grew out of suggestions from orchestra members, many who represent disciplines beyond music, including the sciences. Together, we explore how music can illuminate the vital roles of birds and pollinating insects in sustaining ecosystems. Through works inspired by flight, song, and the rhythms of nature, the program invites audiences to reflect [...]
<em>Guest Artist Concert</em>: Andrew Lynge, Percussion / FREE

Guest Artist Concert: Andrew Lynge, Percussion / FREE

April 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Dr. Andrew Lynge’s debut solo album, Alchemy: Music for Solo Percussion and Fixed Media, was released in 2024 on the Equilibrium Recording Label and includes works by Russell Wharton, Alejandro Viñao, Tyler Bradley Walker, and John Psathas. He leads the internationally acclaimed UA Percussion Ensemble, winners of the 2020 and 2024 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competitions, the highest honor received by a university percussion ensemble. As [...]
Jazz Ensembles Concert: With Guest Artist Jonathan Kreisberg, Guitar

Jazz Ensembles Concert: With Guest Artist Jonathan Kreisberg, Guitar

April 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM
With guest artist Jonathan Kreisberg, Guitar Jazz Ensembles I and II, directed by Wil Swindler and Darren Kramer, are joined by NYC jazz guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg. The groups perform original music by Johnathan Kreisberg, as well as arrangements of standard jazz repertoire; the concert also features a new piece by Wil Swindler. New York City jazz composer and guitarist, Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling composer/performers in jazz. Combining timeless melodicism with [...]
Symphonic Band Concert

Symphonic Band Concert

April 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
More information will be posted when it becomes available. 
Symphonic Band Concert

Symphonic Band Concert

April 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM
More information will be posted when it becomes available. 
World Percussion Ensemble Concert

World Percussion Ensemble Concert

May 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The World Percussion ensembles at CSU include the Brazilian Samba Ensembles, G.H. Green Xylophone Ragtime Ensemble, Civil War Rope Drum Ensemble, and the Steel Drum Ensemble ala Trinidad and Tobago. The concert showcases a variety of instruments and styles.  
Trombone Studio Recital / FREE

Trombone Studio Recital / FREE

May 3, 2026 at 7:30 PM
An evening of solo and chamber music that highlights the trombone in a variety of musical settings. The recital features undergraduate and graduate students from the CSU Trombone Studio under the guidance and coaching of Dr. Drew Leslie. 
Concert Band Concert: <em>Of the People</em> / FREE

Concert Band Concert: Of the People / FREE

May 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Concert Band presents Of the People, featuring music and composers inspired by the voices, stories, and experiences that unite us. This concert features works by Pierre LaPlante, Michael Markowski, and Michele Fernández. Please join us at the UCA alongside ensemble director, Dr. Christina Herman, graduate conductor Cameron Honnen, and the students of the Concert [...]
String Area Honors Recital / FREE

String Area Honors Recital / FREE

May 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Join us for a concert featuring various pieces and concerti performed by students from the string studios at CSU! 
Keyboard Area Studio Recital / FREE

Keyboard Area Studio Recital / FREE

May 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Join us for a concert featuring various pieces and concerti performed by members of the keyboard studio led by Dr. Bryan Wallick. 
<em>Music in the Museum</em>: CSU Graduate Students / FREE

Music in the Museum: CSU Graduate Students / FREE

May 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Music in the Museum Concert Series at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art explores the cross-fertilization of music and the visual arts through concerts in the galleries with performances by Colorado State University MFA students. Featured performers to be announced soon! This program is held in GAMA’s  Galleries. These concerts are free and open to the public, but we [...]
University Symphony Orchestra Concert: <em>Virtuoso Voices</em>

University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Virtuoso Voices

May 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Ralph Opera Program at CSU, under the direction of Dr. Tiffany Blake, with the University Smphony Orchestra, led by Dr. Rachel Waddell, unite for an evening that celebrates the artistry of CSU’s vocal and instrumental performers. The program features Amy Effinger, winner of the annual Concerto Competition, performing the first movement of Édouard Lalo’s [...]
2026 CSU Percussion Camp

2026 CSU Percussion Camp

June 1, 2026 - June 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Percussion Camp for high school students includes instruction on how to successfully prepare and audition to become a collegiate music major. The workshop focuses on the four primary percussion instruments: Mallets (2 and 4 mallets), Timpani, Snare Drum, and Drum Set, as well as insight into applications, scholarships, equipment, and skills in being a college student.
2026 Summer Voice Intensive

June 1, 2026 - June 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Spend a week honing your craft on the beautiful CSU campus! Auditioned students will perform a solo in our beautiful Recital Hall. Participants will also take voice lessons with CSU faculty, and participate in workshops, masterclasses, and talkbacks, including 'Conquering the College Audition.
2026 Organ Week

2026 Organ Week at Colorado State University

June 7, 2026 - June 11, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Organ Week is designed for high school students interested in expanding (or beginning) their organ study. Led by a faculty of prominent concert and church organists, the program features one-to-one instruction, masterclasses, and recitals on the finest pipe organs in northern Colorado, including CSU’s Casavant organ.
2026 CSU Jazz Summer Workshop

June 10, 2026 - June 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Join CSU Jazz Faculty Wil Swindler, Peter Sommer, Seth Lewis, Gabriel Santiago, David Mesquitic, and more for the 5th annual CSU Jazz Summer Workshop. The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and focus on small-group jazz playing and improvisation. Students will also study jazz history, listening, and theory, and attend instrument-specific masterclasses. Full schedule details will be released after registration closes.
2026 Colorado Harp Seminar

2026 Colorado Harp Seminar

June 14, 2026 - June 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The Colorado Harp Seminar is a weeklong immersive opportunity for high school and undergraduate pedal harpists, with a distinct focus on musician wellness. Directed by faculty member Kathryn Harms at Colorado State University, the seminar is designed to support, inspire, and nurture both excellent musicianship and personal growth. Students receive private lessons and participate in harp ensemble, masterclasses, and interactive workshops throughout the week.
2026 Colorado Kodály Institute

2026 Colorado Kodály Institute

July 11, 2026 - July 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The Master of Music, Music Education Specialization, Kodály Option is designed for elementary classroom music teachers, independent music instructors, and secondary music teachers interested in developing their teaching, conducting, musicianship, and depth of knowledge about music education.

2026 Colorado Cello Intensive

July 26, 2026 - August 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The Colorado Cello Intensive is a week-long program designed to maximize technical, musical, and personal growth. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 4:1, the Colorado Cello Intensive (CCI) is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. We believe in the work hard, play hard mentality and offer students an array of evening possibilities, including hiking, concerts, and more. Surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, Colorado, CCI is the ideal location to develop your playing this summer!
2026 International Keyboard Odyssiad® and Festival, USA

2026 International Keyboard Odyssiad® and Festival, USA

August 3, 2026 - August 7, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A., is a summer piano competition and festival featuring more than a dozen guest artists and pianists in the LIVE Semifinal and Final Rounds of the Olympic-styled Odyssiad® competition, Group Masterclasses and Young Artist Development Sessions with master teachers and judges, and riveting evening concerts by international piano competition medalists and world-renowned guest artist pianists.

News

CSU Percussion Ensemble receives national recognition at PASIC

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The Colorado State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Eric Hollenbeck, receives national recognition at PASIC.

2025 CSU Percussion Ensemble Festival

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The CSU Percussion Ensemble Festival features a concert and a presentation to the participating ensembles of the Percussive Arts Society Percussion Ensemble Festival. The annual event was held on Saturday, April 26 at the University Center for the Arts. Participating high schools included Fossil Ridge High School, Loveland High School, Cherry Creek High School, and […]

Colorado State University Wind Symphony to embark on prestigious concert tour of Spain this March

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Bon Voyage Concert Tickets The Colorado State University Wind Symphony is honored to announce its invitation to perform in Spain this March. After receiving acclaim for their recordings, the ensemble has been invited by the “Grenadine Federation of Bands,” led by Oscar Musso, to participate in a collaborative concert tour spanning three major cities: Madrid, […]

Ensembles

 

Percussion Ensemble

The Percussion Ensemble performs a variety of traditional and contemporary works on a wide variety of instruments. Ensemble membership is required for all percussion majors as it is integral to the development of a contemporary percussionist. The CSU Percussion Ensemble was the 2019 winner of the highly competitive PAS "Call for Tapes" and performed a highly acclaimed showcase concert at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Indianapolis.  The CSU Percussion ensemble has performed at PASIC for the New Music Literature Session and the Chamber Competition.

Directed by Eric Hollenbeck
Music majors and minors only

Marching Band Drumline

The drumline is a key component of the CSU Marching Band. It takes individual and ensemble playing skills to be successful in the drumline.

Faculty Advisor: Shilo Stroman.

Percussion Ensemble

 

RamPan Band

This group specializes in the music of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as popular and jazz standards.