CSU’s Spur Campus: An accessible gathering place Colorado State University’s new Spur campus in Denver is now home to an innovative music program designed to uplift and educate disadvantaged students in Northern Colorado and is a perfect canvas for community musicians and future music educators. Kid Astronaut was sponsored by Take Note Colorado to play […]
Master’s Plus Licensure: A musical journey Brian Tremper, M.M., Music Education plus Licensure, ’25 Every student has a unique journey, each searching for an end goal when presented with myriad career paths. There is something admirable and impressive about going straight from school to a big teaching job or the story of a student who […]
In mid-October, Ferreira is traveling with his group, Jâca Duo, to Ecuador to perform at the Festival International de Musica, a trip that was postponed due to COVID. While there, he will fulfill a promise to donate funds to a local musical community in need, funds gathered through his guitar and clarinet duo’s philanthropic mission to create “Music with Meaning.”
In this interview we follow Eli Cagen, B.A. ’10, M.M.E. ’17, on his journey teaching in various places throughout the world.
What does it take to be an outstanding young teacher? Avrial Turner, B.M.E. ’19 outlines her priorities for being an effective teacher.
Kathryn Kennedy, B.M.E. ’23, discovers the unique classroom landscape in Kodiak, Alaska.
A new course offered by Dr. Erik Johnson explores music ‘outside of the box’ with collaborations with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Mariachi bands, and more.
Anna Varosy, B.M.E. ’21, takes on the wonderful challenges of teaching orchestra as a trombonist.
2022 Music Alumni Notes Scott Wheeler, B.M., Music Education, ‘95 Scott Wheeler is the choir director at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has worked as a music teacher in the Poudre School District for 25 years. How have you experienced innovation in your job (including overcoming challenges to find success […]
Christian Kuhlman is recognized as an outstanding graduate for his percussion talent and incredible perseverance to earn his graduate degree during the COVID-19 pandemic.
