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

Cayla Bellamy

  • Associate Professor of Music
  • Coordinator of Woodwinds

Cayla.Bellamy@colostate.edu

Peter Sommer

  • Professor of Music
  • Director of the Department of Music

Peter.Sommer@colostate.edu

Michelle Stanley

  • Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies
  • Professor of Music, flute
  • Interim Vice Provost of Undergraduate Affairs (July 2024 start)

970-491-4350

Michelle.Stanley@colostate.edu

Perform With Us

Flute Studio Recital / FREE

November 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM
The students of Dr. Ysmael Reyes and Dr. Michelle Stanley present a program of solo and chamber works for flute in assorted styles and genres.

Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE

November 10, 2024 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.

Double Reed Studio Recital / FREE

November 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Students of the oboe and bassoon studios of Dr. Galit Kaunitz and Dr. Cayla Bellamy perform solo and ensemble works written from the 1600s to the present day. 

Woodwinds News

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April and May Virtuoso Concert Series

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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 […]

Wesley Ferreira Promotional Photo

CSU Presents March Virtuoso Series Concert: Clarinet in the Digital Age

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The Virtuoso Series at Colorado State University continues in March with a special interactive performance from CSU’s renowned recital clarinetist Wesley Ferreira, and guest New York pianist Daniel Fung. The digitally driven recital takes place on Monday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the Organ Recital Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located […]

CSU Presents January and February Virtuoso Series Concerts

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The music program at Colorado State University presents its January and February Virtuoso Concert Series performances. The Virtuoso Concert Series highlights the CSU music faculty’s performance talents. Unless otherwise noted, all performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Organ Recital Hall of the University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. Tickets are […]