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

  • Assistant 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 for Undergraduate Studies, Liberal Arts
  • Professor of Music
  • Graduate Flute Professor

970-491-4350

Michelle.Stanley@colostate.edu

Perform With Us

Double Reed Studio Recital / FREE

April 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Students of the oboe and bassoon studios perform solo, and ensemble works written from the 1600s to present day. 

Music at the Museum Concert Series: Music and Art Graduate Collaboration

May 1, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The series explores the cross-fertilization of music and the visual arts through concerts in the galleries. Performances by Colorado State Music faculty and students are enriched with context provided by faculty from the Department of Art and Art History and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. The series is organized by Dr. Nicole Asel, [...]

Woodwinds News

Music Major/LEAP Minor student reflects on 2014 ClarinetFest

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I can’t imagine anything better than spending a week surrounded by top professionals in my field, soaking up their wisdom, hearing unforgettable performances, all the while taking it in alongside my best friends. Indeed, it was a dream come true to attend ClarinetFest this summer in Baton Rouge, La., with my ensemble, Quartet Atrevido! Read more.

CSU Faculty Chamber Winds

CSU Faculty Chamber Winds 2014 European Tour

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The Colorado State University Faculty Chamber Winds embark on a two-week European tour July 4 – 19, 2014, performing at festivals, and historic sites in Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. The anchor event of the tour is the annual Mid Europe Music Festival, held in Schladming and Haus/Ennstal, Austria, July 8-13, where the ensemble is scheduled to perform […]

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Music Alumni Class Notes

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Mutsumi Abiru, ‘05 M.M., Music Therapy Is working in private music therapy practice while completing her doctoral degree at the University of Kyoto, Japan. Tony Federico ’11 B.M. Music Performance, Bassoon Is a bassonnist with the U.S. Navy Band, stationed in Naples, Italy, and has traveled around much of Europe. Cammie Kolber ’11 B.M. Vocal […]