Events
News
The music program at CSU presents its April and May lineup of Virtuoso Concert Series performances. The Virtuoso Concert Series spotlights the performance talents of members of the CSU music faculty. The performances are also an opportunity to showcase CSU’s musical guests. The Virtuoso Concert Series events are held in the Griffin Concert Hall in […]
By Spencer Gillard If you had to sum up Ben Justis in one word, it would have to be variety. The CSU graduate student, earning his Master’s in percussion performance at Colorado State, was recently named the winner of the Annual Concerto Competition after placing in a semi and then final round of the competition. […]
On February 25, several Music and LEAP graduate students presented research at CSU’s Graduate Student Showcase. Over 300 CSU graduate students presented research and creative works, including six exhibits from music students in areas of performance, education, and therapy, along with four exhibits from students in the LEAP Master of Arts Leadership & Administration program. […]
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.