Category Archives: Bands

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Jenna Moore is new Athletic Band Administrator and Ensemble Recruitment Coordinator

The Colorado State Marching Band and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcome alumna Jenna Moore as the new Athletic Band Administration and Ensemble Recruitment Coordinator. Jenna Moore holds master’s degrees in Arts Leadership and Cultural Management, and Flute Performance. She has worked in administrative roles for local symphony orchestras, including the Fort Collins […]


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Dr. Cayla Bellamy to perform at international conference

Dr. Cayla Bellamy, CSU’s bassoon professor, has been invited to give a concerto performance and a chamber recital at the 53rd annual International Double Reed Society conference. For 2024, the event is being held at Northern Arizona University on July 21-25. According to the organization’s website, world-class artists and teachers from around the globe will […]


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Fourth annual Trumpet Day at CSU

The fourth annual CSU Trumpet Day occurs at the University Center for the Arts on Saturday, March 4, 2024. The day-long event features guest artists Dr. Chloe Swindler and Gabriel Mervine to discuss their careers and trumpet-playing ideas. CSU Trumpet Day, led by trumpet professor, Dr. Stanley Curtis, is a day of learning and performing […]


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Percussion Professor Shilo Stroman works with marching bands across the state

Shilo Stroman, senior instructor of music for percussion and marching band drumline, shared his marching expertise with many Colorado high school marching bands throughout the competitive season. “Now that the marching band season in Colorado is officially over, I’d like to thank the ensembles who trusted me to create music for them,” said Stroman after […]


Kappa Kappa Psi, National Honorary Band Fraternity, reinstated at CSU

The Kappa Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity, has been reinstated at Colorado State University. Kappa Kappa Psi is a co-ed fraternity for college and university band members and primarily operates as a recognition society providing service, leadership opportunities, and social programming. The Kappa Chapter was originally founded at CSU in […]


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Alum Tim Sanchez is THE VOICE of the CSU Marching Band

The CSU Marching Band is excited to announce that band alum Tim Sanchez is the new Voice of the CSUMB! Tim graduated from CSU in 2017 with B.M. degrees in percussion performance and composition. You can hear Tim announcing in Canvas Stadium during our pregame and half time shows. Congratulations, Tim! About Tim Sanchez Tim […]


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CSU brass player advances in national competition

Freshman B.A. in Music student, Sophia Marino, is one of eight students advancing to the semi-final round of the International Horn Competition of America – University Division. Sophia is from Fort Collins and attended Fossil Ridge High School, and won placement in the state’s top ensembles, including the 2022 Colorado All-State Symphonic Band, the 2022 […]


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CSU Alum Robert Pippin awarded endowed professorship at Northwest Missouri State University

Colorado State University Alum, Robert Pippin, has been awarded an appointment as the Northwest Missouri State University Dennis C. Dau Professor of Instrumental Music for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Dr. Pippin is a two-time graduate of Colorado State University, earning a B.M. in Music in 2000 and an M.M. in Music in 2003. […]


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2021 All-State Instructional Videos Now Posted

For a seventh year, the music faculty at Colorado State University brings you All-State Instructional Videos to help prepare your High School student instrumentalists for their upcoming auditions. Dedicated to its land-grant heritage, the music faculty at CSU are committed to promoting music and pedagogy of the highest quality, serving music education through actions that […]


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CSU Marching Band announces drum majors for Fall 2021

Kathryn Kennedy from Fruita Monument High SchoolKatie St. Gemme-Page from Legend High School The Colorado State University Marching Band announces the drum majors for the 2021 season. In the coveted role, Fruita Monument High School alum Kathryn Kennedy and Legend High School alum Katie St. Gemme-Pate will conduct the 250-member band during rehearsals and performances, […]