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

Galit.Kaunitz@colostate.edu

Cayla Bellamy

  • Associate Professor of Music
  • Coordinator of Woodwinds

Cayla.Bellamy@colostate.edu

Peter Sommer

  • Professor of Music
  • Saxophone

Peter.Sommer@colostate.edu

Michelle Stanley

  • Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies
  • Professor of Music
  • Interim Vice Provost of Undergraduate Affairs

970-491-4350

Michelle.Stanley@colostate.edu

Perform With Us

2025 BassoonaRAMa and OboeRAMa

March 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Since 2006, BassoonaRAMa and OboeRAMa have brought together bassoonists and oboeists of all ages! The day-long event features today's multifaceted musicians who explore what it means to have a life and success in and around music. Guest clinicians include chamber and orchestral musicians, college professors, music researchers, and professional reed manufacturers.

Woodwinds News

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CSU Wind Symphony Ends Elements Series with Fire

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The Wind Symphony concludes their season of concerts that represent the basic elements (wind, earth, water, and fire) with a ‘fire’ inspired concert featuring CSU faculty member Wesley Ferreira, clarinet, and Michael Bowles, graduate conducting assistant on Friday April 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall, University Center for the Arts, located at […]

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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 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).