The woodwinds area at Colorado State University provides talented flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, and saxophone students with world-class training in the areas of performance and pedagogy. The woodwind experience at CSU enhances our student's passion for music by providing a solid foundation for a lifetime of creative activity. The objectives of the curriculum are to develop professional perceptions and skills in the art of music as it is needed by performers, teachers, therapists, and those interested in other possible careers where a high level of music-making is maintained. Expectation levels are consistent with those of university study in preparation for a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, and Master of Music. Areas of concentration within these degree programs include music education, music therapy, music performance, composition, and conducting.
Study With
Peter Sommer
- Professor of Music
- Saxophone, Chamber Music, Jazz Studies
- Director of the Department of Music
Michelle Stanley
- Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Liberal Arts
- Professor of Music
- Graduate Flute Professor
970-491-4350
Perform With Us
Woodwinds Events
Virtuoso Series Concert: Pablo Hernandez, Oboe
Flute Studio Recital / FREE
Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE
Woodwinds News
Announcing Ysmael Reyes as CSU’s new flute professor
Join the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance in welcoming Dr. Ysmael Reyes, the new Instructor of Flute at Colorado State University. Dr. Reyes is no stranger to the Front Range, where he has performed in numerous organizations over the past 14 years, including the Cheyenne Symphony and the Colorado Bach Festival Orchestra. He has […]
Announcing Dr. Rachel Waddell as the new director of orchestras at CSU
The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance is thrilled to introduce Dr. Rachel Waddell as the next conductor of the University Symphony Orchestra and director of orchestras at Colorado State University. Dr. Waddell comes to CSU from the University of Rochester where she has served as the director of orchestral activities. She is the co-founder […]
CSU Offers Continuing Education Credit at ClarinetFest 2023
International Clarinet Association presents the 50th Anniversary Conference – ClarinetFest® 2023 July 5-9, 2023 in Denver, Colorado 2023 Continuing Education Credit Details As a unique benefit to those attending the ClarinetFest 2023 Conference, Colorado State University will offer Continuing Education Unit Credit during the 2023 event. The credit can be used for re-licensure, and salary […]