Category Archives: Strings

Galit Kaunitz

Announcing Dr. Galit Kaunitz as CSU oboe professor

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes Dr. Meredith Blecha-Wells as assistant professor of cello. Dr. Blecha-Wells previously served as professor of cello at Oklahoma State University for 16 years. She received her D.M.A. in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music and has master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Indiana University. Dr. […]


Meredith Blecha-Wells

Announcing Dr. Meredith Blecha-Wells as CSU cello professor

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes Dr. Meredith Blecha-Wells as assistant professor of cello. Dr. Blecha-Wells previously served as professor of cello at Oklahoma State University for 16 years. She received her D.M.A. in Performance and Literature from the Eastman School of Music and has master’s and bachelor’s degrees from Indiana University. Dr. […]


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Kathryn Harms is harpist for the Central City Opera

Kathryn Harms will be the Principal Harp of Central City Opera for the coming season. The Colorado State University instructor of music recently accepted a one-year substitute contract for the position. Ms. Harms often appears with the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Spring Philharmonic, and Opera Southwest, and was previously acting principal harpist with the New Mexico […]


Welcoming Romina Monsanto as CSU’s new cello professor

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes our new cello professor, Romina Monsanto, to the faculty. Ms. Monsanto is active regionally as a teacher at Aims Community College, maintains a private studio, and is a frequent performer; she is “all but dissertation” status with the University of Northern Colorado’s doctor of arts program. Ms. […]


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Bob Kreutz: Teacher and performer with four decades of experience

Bob Kreutz: Teacher and performer with four decades of experience by Music Education | Alumni | Bob Kreutz | orchestra | School of Music Theatre and Dance Robert Kreutz has a wealth of knowledge from many years of teaching in the Thompson School District and performing in prestigious orchestras in Colorado and Wyoming. Kreutz holds […]


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Dr. David Saccardi, music education professor at LSU

Dr. David Saccardi, music education professor at LSU by Jessica Warner Music Education | Alumni | David Saccardi | School of Music Theatre and Dance When David Saccardi graduated from Colorado State University in 2011, he did not realize the groundwork was laid for something more prestigious. He was recently awarded the position of associate […]


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Viola Professor Margaret Miller works with high school students across the state

If you are a viola student or string instructor in the state of Colorado, chances are you’ve worked with CSU viola professor, Margaret Miller. Each year, the long-time senior instructor of music coaches and adjudicates at various conferences, academies, masterclasses, and camps across the Front Range. Here are some of Ms. Miller’s recent appearances: Jan. […]


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Orchestra Alumni invited to play with the CSU symphony to celebrate Maestro Kenney’s retirement

Dear CSU Symphony, Sinfonia and Opera Orchestra alumni, It is my hope that you have continued to use the skills learned through the repertoire and ensemble playing you experienced at CSU. When I began my tenure at CSU’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance twenty years ago, it was my hope that we could build […]


Jeff LaQuatra

CSU Music receives two 2022 College of Liberal Arts Excellence in Teaching Award

The College of Liberal Arts Excellence in Teaching Awards recognize one outstanding teacher in each of the following four categories: Graduate Teaching Assistant, Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Tenure-Track Faculty, and Associate Professor. Full professors, who are eligible for the John N. Stern Distinguished Professor Award, are not eligible for this award. Jeff LaQuatra, Instructor of Music, […]


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2022 Milestone Years of Service

Every year, Colorado State University celebrates employees achieving a decade of service of more. Congratulations to all who have reached a Milestone year of service this academic year, and thank you for your commitment to Colorado State University. 10 years Copper Ferreira, Senior Instructor; Music Theory; Ensemble Coordinator Wesley Ferreira ,Associate Professor of Music; Clarinet […]