Events
News
BUENA PARK, Calif. (July 5, 2016)—Yamaha Corporation of America, Band and Orchestral division, has selected Colorado State University graduate Anthony Lederhos as the 2016 intern for its renowned percussion internship program. Lederhos was selected from a national pool of talented and accomplished applicants to provide marketing and artist relations support for its world-class percussion products. […]
UPDATE: Landon Adams Declared 2016 Concerto Competition Winner After three exceptional performances by Landon, Paola, and Rachelle, Landon Adams was declared the 2016 Concerto Competition Winner. “The competition was extremely close and all of our contestants played with style and bravura,” Maestro Wes Kenney stated. “The judges had a tough time making a decision.” This year’s […]
Last week, a good portion of our music faculty and staff, Music Education students, and the University Symphony Orchestra traveled to Colorado Springs for the Colorado Music Educators Association Clinic and Conference. The annual event is an exciting opportunity for the Colorado Music Education community to collectively connect, share, and learn. CSU faculty served the […]
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 was also chosen to perform at PASIC in 2010 for the New Music Literature Session.
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.
RamPan Band
This group specializes in the music of Trinidad and Tobago, as well as popular and jazz standards.