February 13, 2026 – May 2, 2026 @ All Day – Please join us in celebrating the recital performances of our CSU music students. Student Recitals are FREE and open to the public. Note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change, please check back to confirm performance details. Saturday, February 19, 2026: 5 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, Henry Buckley, Clarinet Saturday, February 28, 2026: 5:30 […]
March 23, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – This brilliant collaboration between Svet Stoyanov, percussion. and Yumi Hang Williams, violin, features repertoire from contemporary literature, both duets and solo pieces. Praised by the New York Times for his “understated but unmistakable virtuosity” along with a “winning combination of gentleness and fluidity,” Svet Stoyanov is a driving force in modern percussion. Winner of the […]
March 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – A recital of vocal music by students from the studios of Dr. Nicole Asel, Dr. Tiffany Blake, and Professor John Lindsey.
March 25, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – An Evening of Viola and Piano The concert includes music by Caroline Shaw, Ellen Taafe Zwilich, Radiohead, Bohuslav Martinu, and Nikolai Roslavets performed by Tze Ying Wu, viola, and Jacob Coleman, piano. Dr. Tze-Ying Wu is associate professor of viola and string education at the University of Kentucky, where she directs the UK String Project. […]
March 28, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
The event is designed for trumpet players of ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE looking for an event that inspires their love of music and the instrument.
March 30, 2026 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Featuring graduate student conductor David Davis, the Wind Symphony performs chamber works.
03/30/2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm –
Dr. Kim TallBear, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, will speak on The Indian’s Death to Make Settler “Indigenous” Life: Genetics, Ancestry, and Self-Indigenization in the USA and Canada
March 31, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – John Sipher is a world-class trombone performer and teacher and will be working with CSU trombone students in a masterclass setting, followed by a guest artist recital. Prior to his current position as the principal trombonist of the Colorado Symphony since 2015, he has held principal trombone positions with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, the Virginia […]
March 31, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm – Join us, in the Confluence Theatre at CSU Spur, in Denver Colorado for a powerful evening of performance, education, and conversation, designed to transform climate awareness into purposeful action. Grace Gallagher Dance and The Sharon Prize Colorado presents There is No Planet B, an evening-length professional dance performance that fuses art with environmental activism. This […]
March 31, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The CSU Trombone Studio is excited to host guest artist John Sipher, principal trombonist of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Sipher is a world-class trombone performer and teacher and will be working with CSU trombone students in a masterclass setting, followed by a guest artist recital. Prior to his current position as the principal trombonist […]
April 6, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – A recital of vocal music by students from the studios of Dr. Nicole Asel, Dr. Tiffany Blake, and Professor John Lindsey.
04/08/2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Join us for a book talk with Dr. Teresa Mares, Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Vermont and ’02 alum of the CSU anthropology department.
April 9, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Jazz Combos III, IV, and V, directed by Dr. Gabriel Santiago, and graduate teaching assistant, Sam Lumsden, present a concert of small-group jazz. The program includes music by renowned jazz artists, as well as original student compositions and arrangements.
April 10, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm –
A show about greedy, manipulative relatives squabbling over an inheritance? A suave trickster? A naïve girl and boy struck by the passion of first love? Sounds like the stuff of reality TV shows, but it’s the cast of characters for Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. Come enjoy the drama!
April 11, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
Experience what it’s like to perform with the CSU Marching Band during the Green and Gold Football Scrimmage. SAVE THE DATE for Saturday, April 11, at Canvas Stadium. More details to follow!
April 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Express, Explore, and Connect Through Dance! Confluence Theater FREE and open to all ages and levels This event features technique classes, mini performances, informational session with CSU faculty, and choreography workshops with CSU Dance majors. 10:00-10:40am Performance by CSU Dance 10:45-11:45am Movement Classes: Ballet and Jazz 11:45-12:30pm Learn More about CSU Dance 12:30-1:10pm Performance by CSU […]
April 13, 2026 – April 17, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
The CSU Jazz High School Honor Band Festival will bring together the top high school jazz students in Colorado for an educational experience focused on strengthening students’ ensemble and improvisation skills while building community among young Jazz musicians. Students will work with CSU faculty for instrumental sectionals and full-ensemble rehearsals.
April 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Over the course of two evenings, student ensembles perform trios, quartets, and quintets prepared through a combination of self-directed rehearsals and coaching by woodwind faculty Ysmael Reyes, Dr. Galit Kaunitz, Wesley Ferreira, Dan Goble, Peter Sommer, and Cayla Bellamy.
April 13, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – A recital of chamber music by CSU brass area students.
April 14, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Then, Here, Now: Journeys of Love and Reflection Through the music of André Previn, Christopher Cerrone, Rosephanye Powell, and others, this program examines love’s evolution—from longing and loss to self-understanding and hope. These song cycles reveal deeply personal narratives expressed through diverse contemporary musical languages, highlighting the breadth of the modern art song tradition. Emily […]
April 16, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The students of Dr. Ysmael Reyes present a program of solo and chamber works for flute in assorted styles and genres.
April 16, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Jazz Combos I and II, directed by Wil Swindler and Dr. Seth Lewis, present a concert of small-group jazz. The program includes music by renowned jazz artists, as well as original student compositions and arrangements.
April 17, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – CSU Dance keeps innovation alive! This diverse concert features works by faculty members, as well as selected student choreographers. Featuring a range of dance forms, you’re sure to be inspired by our performers’ versatility and artistry.
April 18, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Register for the optional CSU Color Guard pre-audition clinic. Register here
April 19, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – The Trombone Studio, under the direction of Dr. Drew Leslie, presents a program of music composed and arranged for trombone ensemble. The concert features the CSU Trombone Choir as well as the NoCo Bones, which is a large trombone choir made up of both CSU students and area high school trombonists. A variety of pieces […]
April 20, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – With Dr. Tim Burns, Piano An evening of art song with faculty artists, Dr. Tiffany Blake, soprano, and Dr. Tim Burns, piano.
04/22/2026 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Please join the Blake Center in April 2026 for our first Humanities Research Day! This event builds on our past end of the year events celebrating our Faculty Research Fellows by creating a space to highlight even more of the fantastic research done by humanists at CSU. The event will include research talks by our […]
April 22, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The students of Jeff LaQuatra present a program of works for guitar in assorted styles and genres.
April 22, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Come celebrate with us! The choral area ends the school year with a dynamic concert featuring the Chamber Choir, conducted by Dr. James Kim, the Concert Choir, conducted by Dr. Nathan Payant, and the University Chorus, conducted by graduate teaching assistant, Carly Neumann. Expect an evening of uplifting music, vibrant choral artists, and a joyful […]
April 23, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – This concert has been moved and combined with the concert on April 21, 2026. Undergraduate students will perform a concert of chamber music for quartets, trios, and quintets with repertoire to be announced.
April 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Enigma! Featuring graduate student conductors David Davis and Amanda Manning along with guest soloists Joel Bacon, Organ, AndrewRutten, Bass Clarinet and Dan Goble, Alto Saxophone Fascinated by mystery? Drawn to puzzles? This concert is for you! The Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Rebecca Phillips, presents Enigma, a concert exploring works that are musical conundrums. The ensemble’s final concert of the season features graduate student conductors David Davis and […]
April 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – This concert has been moved to April 21, 2026. String area students in various small ensembles will perform works from repertoire for string quartet, trios, and various mixed ensembles.
April 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Guest Director Sydney Parks Smith April 24, 25, 30, May 1, 2, 7:30 p.m.; matinees April 26, May 3, 2 p.m. Can our cast really cover thirty-seven Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? This fast-firing comedy does just that as it parodies all of the Shakespeare plays (plus the sonnets!). As the characters run […]
April 25, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
PAS Percussion Solo and Ensemble Festivals and Competitions give students throughout the United States opportunities to learn music and percussion through performance and expert adjudicator feedback. CSU is excited to host the competition and festival again in 2026.
April 25, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The Percussion Ensemble performs repertoire for contemporary chamber ensemble by composers such as Andy Akiho, Alejandro Viñao, and John Cage. The concert features a variety of percussion instrumentation and styles of music.
April 26, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 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.
April 26, 2026 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 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.
April 26, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The Birds and the Bees The concert theme grew out of suggestions from orchestra members, many who represent disciplines beyond music, including the sciences. Together, we explore how music can illuminate the vital roles of birds and pollinating insects in sustaining ecosystems. Through works inspired by flight, song, and the rhythms of nature, the program invites audiences to reflect […]
April 27, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – La Joie des Enfants Join faculty artist Patricia Goble for her premier solo recital at CSU, featuring music that celebrates the innocence, intrigue, and love displayed by children.
April 28, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Dr. Andrew Lynge’s debut solo album, Alchemy: Music for Solo Percussion and Fixed Media, was released in 2024 on the Equilibrium Recording Label and includes works by Russell Wharton, Alejandro Viñao, Tyler Bradley Walker, and John Psathas. He leads the internationally acclaimed UA Percussion Ensemble, winners of the 2020 and 2024 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competitions, the highest honor received by a university percussion ensemble. As […]
April 28, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – With guest artist Jonathan Kreisberg, Guitar Jazz Ensembles I and II, directed by Wil Swindler and Darren Kramer, are joined by NYC jazz guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg. The groups perform original music by Johnathan Kreisberg, as well as arrangements of standard jazz repertoire; the concert also features a new piece by Wil Swindler. New York City jazz composer and guitarist, Jonathan Kreisberg has been steadily building his name as one of the most compelling composer/performers in jazz. Combining timeless melodicism with […]
April 29, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – An evening of solo and chamber music performed by CSU low brass faculty members Dr. Drew Leslie on trombone and Dr. Brian Sugrue on tuba and euphonium, joined by CSU piano faculty member Dr. Juhyun Lee. The concert will feature works by Fritz Kreisler, James David, Madeline Lee, Jan Koetsier and more!
April 30, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – More information will be posted when it becomes available.
May 1, 2026 – May 2, 2026 @ 12:00 am – Friday, May 1, 5 p.m. | Video Option: Color Guard Auditions due to CSUcolorguard@gmail.com Saturday, May 2, 1:30-6:30 p.m. | Live Option: Color Guard Auditions at Glenn Morris Field House Registration deadline is Monday, April 27 at 11:59 p.m. | Use the CSUMB Intent Form More information about the CSU Marching Band and the color […]
May 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The World Percussion ensembles at CSU include the Brazilian Samba Ensembles, G.H. Green Xylophone Ragtime Ensemble, Civil War Rope Drum Ensemble, and the Steel Drum Ensemble ala Trinidad and Tobago. The concert showcases a variety of instruments and styles.
May 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – An evening of solo and chamber music that highlights the trombone in a variety of musical settings. The recital features undergraduate and graduate students from the CSU Trombone Studio under the guidance and coaching of Dr. Drew Leslie.
May 4, 2026 – May 9, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
Register and Audition for the 2026 CSU Drumline
May 4, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The Concert Band presents Of the People, featuring music and composers inspired by the voices, stories, and experiences that unite us. This concert features works by Pierre LaPlante, Michael Markowski, and Michele Fernández. Please join us at the UCA alongside ensemble director, Dr. Christina Herman, graduate conductor Cameron Honnen, and the students of the Concert […]
May 4, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Join us for a concert featuring various pieces and concerti performed by students from the string studios at CSU!
May 5, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Join us for a concert featuring various pieces and concerti performed by members of the keyboard studio led by Dr. Bryan Wallick.
May 6, 2026 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Music in the Museum Concert Series at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art explores the cross-fertilization of music and the visual arts through concerts in the galleries with performances by Colorado State University MFA students. Featured performers to be announced soon! This program is held in GAMA’s Galleries. These concerts are free and open to the public, but we […]
May 6, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – A recital given by musical theatre vocal music students from the studio of Patricia Goble.
May 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The Ralph Opera Program at CSU, under the direction of Dr. Tiffany Blake, with the University Smphony Orchestra, led by Dr. Rachel Waddell, unite for an evening that celebrates the artistry of CSU’s vocal and instrumental performers. The program features Amy Effinger, winner of the annual Concerto Competition, performing the first movement of Édouard Lalo’s […]
May 8, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The spring capstone concert represents the culmination of four years of hard work, creativity and artistic growth for students at CSU Dance. This spring, we invite you to celebrate the accomplishments of senior dance majors; Claire Forden, Madison Hard, Kim Mayorga-Escalante, and Micaela Oar.
June 1, 2026 – June 2, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
Percussion Camp for high school students includes instruction on how to successfully prepare and audition to become a collegiate music major. The workshop focuses on the four primary percussion instruments: Mallets (2 and 4 mallets), Timpani, Snare Drum, and Drum Set, as well as insight into applications, scholarships, equipment, and skills in being a college student.
June 1, 2026 – June 5, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
Spend a week honing your craft on the beautiful CSU campus! Auditioned students will perform a solo in our beautiful Recital Hall. Participants will also take voice lessons with CSU faculty, and participate in workshops, masterclasses, and talkbacks, including ‘Conquering the College Audition.
June 7, 2026 – June 11, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
Organ Week is designed for high school students interested in expanding (or beginning) their organ study. Led by a faculty of prominent concert and church organists, the program features one-to-one instruction, masterclasses, and recitals on the finest pipe organs in northern Colorado, including CSU’s Casavant organ.
June 10, 2026 – June 12, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
Join CSU Jazz Faculty Wil Swindler, Peter Sommer, Seth Lewis, Gabriel Santiago, David Mesquitic, and more for the 5th annual CSU Jazz Summer Workshop. The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and focus on small-group jazz playing and improvisation. Students will also study jazz history, listening, and theory, and attend instrument-specific masterclasses. Full schedule details will be released after registration closes.
June 14, 2026 – June 20, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
The Colorado Harp Seminar is a weeklong immersive opportunity for high school and undergraduate pedal harpists, with a distinct focus on musician wellness. Directed by faculty member Kathryn Harms at Colorado State University, the seminar is designed to support, inspire, and nurture both excellent musicianship and personal growth. Students receive private lessons and participate in harp ensemble, masterclasses, and interactive workshops throughout the week.
July 11, 2026 – July 24, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
The Master of Music, Music Education Specialization, Kodály Option is designed for elementary classroom music teachers, independent music instructors, and secondary music teachers interested in developing their teaching, conducting, musicianship, and depth of knowledge about music education.
July 26, 2026 – August 2, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
The Colorado Cello Intensive is a week-long program designed to maximize technical, musical, and personal growth. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 4:1, the Colorado Cello Intensive (CCI) is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. We believe in the work hard, play hard mentality and offer students an array of evening possibilities, including hiking, concerts, and more. Surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, Colorado, CCI is the ideal location to develop your playing this summer!
July 27, 2026 – August 7, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
Colorado State University’s Musical Theatre program—an exciting new star in undergraduate arts education for the region—invites students to participate in a rigorous two-week intensive.
August 3, 2026 – August 7, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
The International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A., is a summer piano competition and festival featuring more than a dozen guest artists and pianists in the LIVE Semifinal and Final Rounds of the Olympic-styled Odyssiad® competition, Group Masterclasses and Young Artist Development Sessions with master teachers and judges, and riveting evening concerts by international piano competition medalists and world-renowned guest artist pianists.
October 3, 2026 @ 12:00 am –
Saturday, October 3 | Homecoming Weekend, Save the Date for Alumni Band
