Woodwinds Area

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

Galit Kaunitz

  • Assistant Professor of Music, Oboe

Galit.Kaunitz@colostate.edu

Cayla Bellamy

  • Associate Professor of Music, Bassoon
  • Coordinator of Woodwinds

Cayla.Bellamy@colostate.edu

Peter Sommer

  • Professor of Music
  • Saxophone

Peter.Sommer@colostate.edu

Perform With Us

Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE

November 15, 2026 at 3:00 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. 

Virtuoso Series Concert: Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet and Tim Burns, Piano  -A Century of French Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano

November 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A Century of French Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano Join CSU faculty-artist Wesley Ferreira, clarinet, and Tim Burns, piano, for an evening of French music by celebrated composers including Claude Debussy and Francis Poulenc. Spanning nearly a century, the program highlights France’s rich tradition of wind writing while following the clarinet across a wide range [...]

Woodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE

November 17, 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 Dr.  Ysmael Reyes, Dr.  Galit Kaunitz, Dr.  Wesley Ferreira, Dr.  Dan Goble, Professor Peter Sommer, and Dr.  Cayla Bellamy-Lanz.

Woodwinds News

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School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty and staff receive CSU “Celebrate” Awards

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Congratulations to the following School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty and staff who have been recognized by Colorado State University for their achievements and service.

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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, […]

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Dr. Cayla Bellamy elected inaugural president of the Southwest Chapter of the International Double Reed Society

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Dr. Cayla Bellamy elected inaugural president of the Southwest Chapter of the International Double Reed Society

CSU Music Information Request Form

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    Would you like to request a complimentary lesson with the professor of your instrument/voice? You will be connected with the appropriate professor, who will be in touch to schedule the lesson (either in-person or virtually, depending on availability and coordination of schedules).