2025 Trying On Teaching Launch
January 22, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
Events
Scholarship Info Session
01/22/2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Learn everything you need to know about applying for scholarships using the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) as a College of Liberal Arts student. Available Times and Locations: Wednesday, October 23, 6-7 PM, Eddy 104 Wednesday, November 13, 6-7 PM, BSB room 105 Wednesday, December 11, 6-7 PM, Visual Arts Building room F111 Wednesday, January 22, […]
Music Therapy Major Information Session #2
January 23, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Please join us for a music therapy information session and Q&A. During the webinar, you will receive an overview of our music therapy program, meet music therapy faculty, learn about the application process, and have an opportunity to ask questions. The session includes separate break-out rooms for graduate and undergraduate discussions. Prospective undergraduate students will […]
Virtuoso Series Concert: Galit Kaunitz, Oboe, and Michael Bunchman, Piano
January 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Buried Treasure: The Forgotten Music of Elizabeth Gyring CSU faculty artist Dr. Galit Kaunitz and Dr. Michael Bunchman, associate professor of collaborative piano at the University of Southern Mississippi, present Elizabeth Gyring’s Oboe Concerto and Suite for Oboe and Piano. Gyring’s music has been stored in the library archives of Washington State University, forgotten and […]
Classical Convergence Series: The Aznavoorian Sisters
January 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Ani (cello) and Marta (piano) Aznavoorian, winners of the National Foundation for the Arts Award, have performed at Carnegie Hall, had a residency at the Seattle Chamber Music Society, and toured the globe. $25/35+ regular; $18 student Building on the foundation of the classical music tradition, but with a contemporary edge, the co-produced season features […]
2025 Continuting Education Credit at CMEA
January 29, 2025 – February 1, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
Virtuoso Series Concert: The Lin and Chang Piano Duo
February 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Keys Unbound This recital by faculty artists Jooyeon Chang and Hsin-Hsuan Lin showcases the piano’s incredible versatility through works that span styles and eras. From lyrical melodies and virtuosic interplay to rhythmic energy and experimental sounds, this program highlights the boundless creativity of composers and performers alike. Join us for an evening of dynamic collaboration […]
2025 Theatre Virtual Visit Session
February 7, 2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Please join us at the 2025 Spring Theatre Virtual Visit Session. CSU Theatre’s virtual visit session is an opportunity for high school students, transfer students, associate degree graduates, and current CSU students (and their parents/guardians) to meet with CSU Theatre students and faculty. The event includes an overview of our degrees, Q&A segments, and themed […]
2025 Body/Speak
February 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Co-directed by Susie Garifi and Julia Cooper Body/Speak features guests from colleges, universities, and dance companies across the region who join CSU Dance for an evening of diverse dance. “This concert brings our community together to showcase what’s happening in dance across Colorado and Wyoming,” said director of Dance Emily Morgan. All participants are invited […]
Masterclass with Joseph Alessi, Trombone / FREE
February 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm – The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes world-renowned trombonist Joseph Alessi – principal trombonist of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra and faculty member at the Juilliard School – for a masterclass working with CSU trombone students in solo, orchestral and chamber settings. The masterclass is free and open to public observation, including all age […]
Spring 2025 Student Recitals / FREE
February 9, 2025 – May 10, 2025 @ 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. Sunday, February 16, 2025: 5 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, Anthony Sacheli, Saxophone 6 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, […]
Music Therapy Major Information Session #3
February 10, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Please join us for a music therapy information session and Q&A. During the webinar, you will receive an overview of our music therapy program, meet music therapy faculty, learn about the application process, and have an opportunity to ask questions. The session includes separate break-out rooms for graduate and undergraduate discussions. Prospective undergraduate students will […]
Virtuoso Series Concert: Meredith Blecha-Wells, Cello, and Sun Min Kim, Piano
February 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The HeART of the Cello: A Collection of Art Songs for Cello and Piano Join faculty artist Meredith Blecha-Wells, cello, and guest artist Sun Min Kim, piano, as they present a selection of classical art songs transcribed for cello and piano. The program begins with a set of songs by Sergei Rachmaninoff, which imbues a […]
Scholarship Info Session
02/12/2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Learn everything you need to know about applying for scholarships using the CSU Scholarship Application (CSUSA) as a College of Liberal Arts student. Available Times and Locations: Wednesday, October 23, 6-7 PM, Eddy 104 Wednesday, November 13, 6-7 PM, BSB room 105 Wednesday, December 11, 6-7 PM, Visual Arts Building room F111 Wednesday, January 22, […]
Masterclass with Dr. Virginia Broffitt Kunzer, Flute
February 17, 2025 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm – The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance welcomes Dr. Virginia Broffitt Kunzer for a masterclass. Dr. Virginia Broffitt Kunzer has built a successful and diverse career as a soloist, orchestral and chamber musician, and teacher. She is the Professor of Flute at Auburn University and the Principal Flute of the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas. She […]
Guest Artist Concert: Virginia Broffitt Kunzer, Flute / FREE
February 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Join us for a captivating flute recital featuring Virginia Broffitt Kunzer, professor of flute at Auburn University. Dr. Kunzer is joined by CSU faculty artists Juhyun Lee, piano, and Meredith Becha-Wells, cello, on an exciting program featuring works of Bohuslav Martinů, Frank Martin, and Delphine von Schauroth.
Virtuoso Series Concert: Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet, and Jooyeon Chang, Piano
February 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Hidden Gems & New Beginnings: A Clarinet & Piano Evening During an evening of musical discovery, faculty artists Wesley Ferreira, clarinet, and Jooyeon Chang, piano, present a program of gems and powerful new works. Featuring the new Clarinet Sonata by celebrated composer Lowell Leibermann, a borrowed work, Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano in […]
Spring 2025 Dance Experience: Visit and Audition Day
February 21, 2025 @ All Day – Discover CSU Dance! Join us for masterclasses, a concert preview, and interactive sessions with our dance faculty and students. Explore our unique dance program and cap off your day with an evening activity with current dance majors. The perfect event for prospective students and guardians seeking an unparalleled dance journey
Wind Symphony Concert: Spain Concert Tour 2025
February 21, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Spain Concert Tour 2025 Wish the Colorado State University Wind Symphony Bon Voyage as they present the program for their trip to Spain in March. Showcasing “Americana” works, the concert will feature music by John Philip Sousa, John Williams, and CSU faculty composers Kevin Poelking and James M. David. Faculty artists include Wesley Ferreira, clarinet, […]
Virtuoso Series Concert: Peter Sommer, Saxophone, and Juhyun Lee, Piano
February 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Rhapsodies and Legends: The Legacy of Elise Hall Faculty artists Peter Sommer, saxophone, and Juhyun Lee, piano, present a program featuring music written for saxophonist Elise Hall, including works by the great Claude Debussy and Florent Schmitt. Hall, a prominent Boston socialite and saxophonist at the turn of the 20th century, commissioned significant composers to […]
Virtuoso Series Concert: The Mendelssohn Trio
February 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Beethoven Archduke and Dvořák Dumky The Mendelssohn Trio (Erik Peterson, violin, Barbara Thiem, cello, and Bryan Wallick, piano) performs two staples of the piano trio repertoire, Ludwig van Beethoven’s monumental “Archduke” Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 97 “Archduke Trio,” alongside Antonín Dvořák’s famous “Dumky” Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op. 90, B. […]
University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Stirrings, Airs, and Virtuosities
February 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Stirrings, Airs, and Virtuosities Join the CSU University Symphony under the baton of guest conductor Adam Torres for an evening of incredible music featuring the winner of CSU’s annual Concerto Competition, Peter Hansen, on clarinet, performing Bernhard Henrik Crusell’s Introduction, Theme and Variations on a Swedish Air for Clarinet and Orchestra, Op 12. The program […]
2025 CSU Trumpet Day
March 1, 2025 @ 12:00 am – The event is designed for trumpet players of ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE who are looking for an in-person event that inspires their love of music and all things trumpet.
Concert Orchestra Concert: Postcards from the British Isles/ FREE
March 2, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Postcards from the British Isles You will not need to travel for spring break when you join our Concert Orchestra for an afternoon of classical and folk music from the British Isles. The concert, conducted by Dr. Rachel Waddell, music director, and Sam Cooper, assistant conductor, includes an array of composers throughout history, ranging from […]
Spring 2025 Be a Voice Major for a Day
March 3, 2025 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm –
Join us on the Colorado State University campus and experience a day in the life of a music major in the voice area! The day is an opportunity for high school students, transfer students, associate degree graduates, and current CSU students (and their parents/guardians) to see what it is like being a music major at CSU.
Virtuoso Series Concert: John Lindsey, Tenor
March 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Catharsis With Tim Burns, Piano The faculty artists explore the experience of human emotions and their release through the art of music. Featuring works by Robert Schumann, Lin Manuel Miranda, Stephen Sondheim, Franz Liszt, and others.
Symphonic Band Concert
March 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Please check back when more information becomes available!
2025 Middle School Outreach Ensembles (MSOE)
March 5, 2025 – April 19, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
The Middle School Outreach Ensembles (MSOE) at Colorado State University provide an inspirational music learning experience and opportunities to form and engage in a broad music community.
Jazz Ensembles Concert: Featuring guest artist Michael Dease, Trombone
March 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Featuring guest artist Michael Dease, Trombone CSU Jazz Ensemble I, directed by Wil Swindler, and Jazz Ensemble II, directed by Darren Kramer, present a big band performance featuring guest trombonist Michael Dease. Mr. Dease, the winner of the 69th Annual DownBeat Magazine Poll for Trombonist of the Year and multi-Grammy award winner, is sought-after by […]
Peter and the Starcatcher adapted by Rick Elice
March 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Directed by Wesley Longacre This tale upends the story of Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up. In Peter and the Starcatcher – adapted by Rick Elice, book by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson – marauding pirates, jungle tyrants, unwilling comrades, and unlikely heroes playfully explore the depths of greed and despair, and […]
Concert Band Concert: Echoes from Afar/ FREE
March 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Echoes from Afar Join guest graduate conducting students James Mepham and David Davis for the concert band medium with influences from near and far.
Guest Artist Concert: Rawlins Piano Trio / FREE
March 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Enjoy a concert presented by the Rawlings Piano Trio–faculty at the University of South Dakota. CSU faculty artist Margaret Miller, viola, joins the trio on the concert.
2025 BassoonaRAMa and OboeRAMa
March 8, 2025 @ 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.
Spring Choral Showcase: Love and Longing
March 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Love and Longing The spring showcase features the Chamber Choir conducted by Dr. James Kim, the Concert Choir conducted by Dr. Nathan Payant, and the University Chorus conducted by Choral Conducting Graduate Student Carly Neumann. The performance includes works by Claudio Monteverdi, Jake Runestad, Randall Thompson, Sarah Hopkins, J.S. Bach, Eric Whitacre, Tracy Wong, and […]
Guest Artist Concert: Julyan-Short-Nez Trio / FREE
March 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The concert includes Clara Schumann’s Piano Trio in G minor, op. 47 (1846), Ofer Ben-Amots’ Bulgariana (2016), and Ketty Nez’s trio in memory (2023). Robyn Julyan, violin, performed as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral musician throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Singapore. Robyn has been on the string faculty at […]
24/25 ON THE BRINK Reading Series: Staged Reading #3
March 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – A collaboration of professional theatre artists, faculty members, current students, and CSU alumni, the ON THE BRINK Company explores works representing a variety of underrepresented voices and perspectives. Join directors Saffron Henke and Javier Hurtado and special guests for unique productions throughout the year. Readings are followed by a facilitated post-show reflective discussion to process […]
Guest Artist Concert: Jackie Schwandt, Viola, and Aimee Fincher, Piano / FREE
March 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The program features Dmitri Shostakovich’s viola sonata completed just before he died in 1976, Three Pieces by Nadia Boulanger, and the Philadelphia Suite by Amanda Harberg. As a soloist and chamber musician, Dr. Jacquelyn Schwandt has performed concerts throughout the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Schwandt has been a featured soloist with several orchestras, including the […]
Virtuoso Series Concert: Megan Lanz, Flute, and Cayla Bellamy, Bassoon
March 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Originals and Alterations Faculty artists Dr. Megan Lanz and Dr. Cayla Bellamy join forces for a concert of world premieres and newly commissioned transcriptions. The program begins with “originals” from the 2024 SoundCraftEd Chamber Music Consortium, including new duos by Noelia Escalzo, Kincaid Rabb, and CSU alumna Amber Sheeran. The evening concludes with “alterations” […]
Classical Convergence Series: Icarus Quartet Bartók Rebórn
March 26, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Bartók Rebórn Like the mythological figure from which it draws its name, the half piano/half percussion icarus Quartet dares to fly toward the sun, aspiring to new heights of artistry. This riveting program features and pays homage to Bartók’s seminal 1937 masterpiece, “Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion,” through the artistic vision of three of […]
Guest Artist Concert: Cantare Brass Quintet / FREE
March 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Virtuosic Brass Chamber Music Concert Established in 2023, the Cantare Brass Quintet and its members have been involved in many creative professional endeavors across various universities and community, public, and private music programs throughout the U.S. The ensemble consists of Dr. Maximilian McNutt, lecturer of trumpet at the University of Virginia; Mr. Michael Gause, assistant […]
Virtuoso Series Concert: Ysmael Reyes, Flute, and Jooyeon Chang, Piano
March 31, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Echoes of Myth and Modernity: Flute and Piano Masterworks from Europe to the Americas Faculty artists Ysmael Reyes, flute, and Jooyeon Chang, piano, present a recital featuring works that span various emotions, styles, and cultural influences. The program opens with the lyrical elegance and warmth of Mel Bonis’s Sonata for Flute and Piano, followed by […]
Guest Artist Concert: Susanne Hou, Violin
April 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Virtuoso Violin Masterpieces With Bryan Wallick, Piano Chinese-Canadian violinist Yi-Jia Susanne Hou performs virtuoso works by Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert, Camille Saint-Saëns, Amy Beach, and Ottorino Respighi with CSU faculty artist Bryan Wallick, piano. Hou rose to fame on the international concert scene when she won prestigious international violin competitions in France, Italy, and Spain […]
The Pirates of Penzance with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W.S. Gilbert
April 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Presented by the Ralph Opera Program Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera in two acts is packed with tender-hearted pirates, bungling police officers, absurd adventures, and implausible paradoxes. Join CSU’s Ralph Opera Program for a romping good time with this classic that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in history!
Flute Studio Recital / FREE
April 5, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – The students of Dr. Ysmael Reyes and Dr. Michelle Stanley present a program of solo and chamber works for flute in assorted styles and genres.
Guest Artist Concert: Mauricio Nader, Piano
April 7, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Guest artist Mauricio Nader is one of Mexico’s premier artists. Funded in part by the Lilla B. Morgan fund, Mr. Nader will present a solo piano recital. Repertoire to be announced. “Maintaining a blistering career of engagements, Mr. Nader has become the Indiana Jones of the Piano World” (Price, Rubin & Partners, UNITED STATES) “Today, […]
Guest Artist Concert: Madeleine Jansen, Violin / FREE
April 8, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Please join Madeleine Jansen, professor of violin and viola at Kansas State University for an evening of music for violin and piano.
24/25 ON THE BRINK Reading Series: Staged Reading #4
April 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – A collaboration of professional theatre artists, faculty members, current students, and CSU alumni, the ON THE BRINK Company explores works representing a variety of underrepresented voices and perspectives. Join directors Saffron Henke and Javier Hurtado and special guests for unique productions throughout the year. Readings are followed by a facilitated post-show reflective discussion to process […]
Virtuoso Series Concert: Patricia Goble, Soprano
April 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Voices Reminisce With Juhyun Lee, Piano Join faculty artist Patricia Goble for her CSU premier solo recital featuring Voices that Cry; Voices to Remember; Voices to be Heard. This concert features the music of Georg Frideric Handel, Francis Poulenc with poetry by Max Jacob, and John Corgliano with text by Bob Dylan.
Jazz Combos Concert Part I
April 10, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The Jazz Combos, directed by Gabriel Santiago, David Mequitic, and graduate conducting student Sam Lumsden, demonstrate small group jazz, focused on improvisation. This concert features great tunes from the jazz repertoire and original student compositions and arrangements.
Virtuoso Series Concert: Ron Francois, Violin and Mauricio Nader, Piano
April 11, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Guest artist Mauricio Nader is one of Mexico’s premier artists. Funded in part by the Lilla B. Morgan fund, Mr. Nader will collaborate with Ron Francois for a violin and piano recital. “Maintaining a blistering career of engagements, Mr. Nader has become the Indiana Jones of the Piano World” (Price, Rubin & Partners, UNITED STATES) […]
2025 Rocky Mountain Saxophone Summit
April 12, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
CSU Trombone Choir and NoCo Bones Concert / FREE
April 13, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – The trombone studio, under the direction of Associate Professor Dr. Drew Leslie, presents an evening of music composed and arranged for trombone ensemble. The concert features the CSU Trombone Choir and the NoCo Bones, a large trombone choir comprising CSU students and area high school trombonists. A variety of pieces will showcase the beauty and […]
Classical Convergence Series: Imani Winds & Boston Brass
April 13, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Two powerhouse ensembles and wind chamber music leaders will join forces to create a “super band” collaboration featuring the music of the iconic musician and composer Arturo Sandoval. The collaboration will also include music by Khachaturian, Bach, de Falla, Piazzolla, and D’Rivera. $35/45+ regular; $23 student Building on the foundation of the classical music tradition, […]
Trumpet Studio Recital / FREE
April 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Join us for a concert of solos and chamber music by members of the trumpet studio led by Dr. Stanley Curtis.
Virtuoso Series Concert: Forest Greenough, Bass, and Sphere Ensemble
April 14, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Music for Motion Sphere Ensemble presents the world premiere of Music for Motion, a commission written by American composer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Carter Pann, with a program of works featuring an exploration of movement. The concert features faculty artist Dr. Forest Greenough on double bass. Sphere Ensemble is a 14-piece band made up of […]
Voice Area Recital / FREE
April 15, 2025 @ 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.
Woodwinds Chamber Ensemble Concert I / FREE
April 16, 2025 @ 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, Galit Kaunitz, Wesley Ferreira, Dan Goble, Peter Sommer, and Cayla Bellamy.
Brass Area Chamber Music Concert / FREE
April 16, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Brass area students from the trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba studios perform an evening of chamber music in various settings and styles, including a brass quintet, trombone quartet, trumpet ensemble, tuba/euphonium quartet, and more.
Guest Artist Concert: Nicholas Gledhill, Horn / FREE
April 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Join us for a diverse horn recital featuring CSU alum Dr. Nicholas Gledhill, instructor of horn at Colorado Mesa University. Dr. Gledhill is joined by CSU faculty artists Dr. Jooyeon Chang, piano, and Dr. John McGuire, horn, on an exciting program exploring the works of Eugene Bozza, Elizabeth Raum, Cait Nishimura, James Naigus, and more. […]
Jazz Combos Concert Part II
April 17, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The Jazz Combos, directed by Peter Sommer, David Mequitic, and graduate conducting student Sam Lumsden, demonstrate small group jazz, focused on improvisation. The concert features great tunes from the jazz repertoire and original student compositions and arrangements.
Woodwinds Chamber Ensemble Concert II / FREE
April 18, 2025 @ 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, Galit Kaunitz, Wesley Ferreira, Dan Goble, Peter Sommer, and Cayla Bellamy.
Spring 2025 Dance Concert
April 18, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – CSU Dance keeps innovation alive! This diverse concert features new works by faculty members Madeline Harvey, Susie Garifi, and Godwin Abotsi, and selected student choreographers. From ballet to modern to West African dance and everything in between, you’re sure to be inspired by our performers’ versatility and artistry.
All Choral Showcase: Unclouded Day
April 23, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Unclouded Day On the final showcase of the year, the Chamber Choir, conducted by Dr. James Kim, performs 20th- century masterpieces, including Frank Martin’s Mass for Double Choir and William Walton’s Cantico del Sole. The Concert Choir, conducted by Dr. Nathan Payant, features works by American composers, including Shawn Kirchner, Florence Price, Reena Esmail, and […]
Student Chamber Music Recital / FREE
April 24, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The concert performed by undergraduate music majors and minors features music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Johannes Brahms, and Antonin Dvořák.
Paradise Lost by Erin Shields: An adaptation of John Milton’s epic tale
April 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Directed by Debbie Swann The 2024-2025 season ends with one of the most famous poems in the English language, John Milton’s 17th-century tale Paradise Lost, an epic story about fallen angels and faulty humans searching for meaning through our temptations. In Erin Shields’s adaptation for the stage, Lucifer is a woman cast out of Heaven […]
Wind Symphony Concert: The Road is Life
April 25, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The Road is Life The Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Rebecca Phillips, finishes the season with a celebration of music at CSU! Guest conductors include first year conducting master’s students David Davis and Cameron Honnen performing cornerstone repertoire in the wind band medium. Second year conducting master’s student James Mepham conducts his final performance at […]
CSU Percussion Ensemble Festival Concert / FREE
April 26, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – This concert features the CSU Percussion Ensemble and a presentation of awards to the Percussive Arts Society Percussion Ensemble Festival participating ensembles.
Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE
April 27, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 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.
University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Coming Home– A Side-By-Side with NoCoYo (Folk Tales and New Worlds)
April 27, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Coming Home: A Side-By-Side with NoCoYo (Folk Tales and New Worlds) The concert celebrates new beginnings as we welcome the Northern Colorado Youth Orchestra to perform side by side with the Colorado State University Symphony Orchestra. The program opens with Giuseppe Verdi’s La forza del destino Overture, conducted by NoCoYo music director and CSU alum, […]
Graduate String Quartet Concert / FREE
April 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – This concert features repertoire for piano trio, string trio and piano quartet.
Virtuoso Series Concert: Faculty Chamber Music
April 28, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The CSU Music faculty present a program that includes works for various groupings of instruments and voices, including Johannes Brahms’ Piano Quartet, and “Improvisation on a Blue Theme” by Canadian and Grammy-winning composer John Thrower.
Jazz Ensembles Concert: Roy Haynes Legacy Concert
April 29, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Jazz Ensembles I and II present a concert dedicated to the legacy of great jazz drummer, Roy Haynes who passed away in November 2024, just short of his 100th birthday. The program, directed by Wil Swindler and Darren Kramer, includes music associated with Haynes and other pieces that honor his life in jazz.
Keyboard Area Recital / FREE
April 29, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Students from Dr. Bryan Wallick’s piano studio perform selected works.
Musical Theatre Voice Area Recital / FREE
April 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – A recital of musical theatre vocal students from the studio of Patricia Goble.
Double Reed Studio Recital / FREE
May 4, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 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.
CSU World Percussion Ensemble Festival Concert
May 4, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The concert features percussion music from several parts of the world, including a Mexican Marimba band, Brazilian Ensemble, Civil War Rope Drum Ensemble, Ragtime Novelty Band, and a Steel Drum band.
Trombone Studio Recital / FREE
May 4, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – An evening of solo and chamber music that highlights the trombone in a variety of musical settings. This recital features undergraduate and graduate students from the trombone studio under the guidance and coaching of Dr. Drew Leslie, associate professor of trombone.
Concert Band Concert: Passions / FREE
May 5, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Passions Join guest conductor and master’s student, Cameron Honnen, for a concert full of life and passion!
Concert Orchestra Concert: Master of Tuplets (Bach’s Revenge) / FREE
May 6, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Master of Tuplets (Bach’s Revenge) What do Baroque music and Heavy Metal have in common? Find out as the Concert Orchestra integrates music from Baroque and early classical repertoire with selections inspired by heavy metal. After hearing Larry Moore’s arrangement of Brandenburg inspired by Black Violin, the orchestra oscillates between the traditional and unexpected, including […]
24/25 ON THE BRINK Reading Series: Spring Monologue Festival
May 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – A collaboration of professional theatre artists, faculty members, current students, and CSU alumni, the ON THE BRINK Company explores works representing a variety of underrepresented voices and perspectives. Join directors Saffron Henke and Javier Hurtado and special guests for unique productions throughout the year. Readings are followed by a facilitated post-show reflective discussion to process […]
Spring 2025 Dance Capstone Concert
May 9, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The spring capstone concert represents the culmination of four years of hard work, creativity, and artistic growth for CSU Dance students. We invite you to celebrate the accomplishments of senior dance majors Macala Bartucci, Matt Bishop, Kris Johnson, Ellie Schroeder, and Liam Teagarden. This eclectic evening of dance features a range of styles and is […]
2025 CSU Summer Voice Intensive
June 2, 2025 – June 6, 2025 @ 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.’
2025 CSU Percussion Camp
June 6, 2025 – June 7, 2025 @ 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 mallet), Timpani, Snare Drum, and Drum Set as well as insight on applications, scholarships, equipment, and skills in being a college student.
2025 CSU Organ Week
June 8, 2025 – June 13, 2025 @ 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.
2025 Education in Motion: A Professional Development Seminar for pK-12 Educators
June 9, 2025 – June 12, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
Join CSU Dance faculty, regional educators, and guests for four days of interactive workshops and presentations exploring strategies and tools for integrating movement at all levels of learning.
2025 CSU Summer Jazz Workshop
June 11, 2025 – June 14, 2025 @ 12:00 am – Join CSU Jazz Faculty Wil Swindler, Peter Sommer, Dr. Seth Lewis, and Tom Amend for our second annual CSU Jazz Summer Workshop. The workshop will run 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day focusing on small group jazz playing and improvisation. Students will also study Jazz history and listening, Jazz theory, and attend instrument-specific masterclasses. […]
2025 Colorado Harp Seminar
June 15, 2025 – June 21, 2025 @ 12:00 am – Colorado Harp Seminar is a one-week intensive harp program for high school and undergraduate pedal harpists. Directed by faculty member Kathryn Harms at Colorado State University, it is designed to support, nurture, and inspire excellent musicianship. In addition to private lessons, students will participate in harp ensemble, masterclasses, and workshops on various topics such as […]
2025 Colorado Harp Seminar Showcase Concert / FREE
June 21, 2025 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Colorado Harp Seminar is a one-week intensive harp program for high school and undergraduate pedal harpists. Directed by faculty member Kathryn Harms at Colorado State University, it is designed to support, nurture, and inspire excellent musicianship. In addition to private lessons, students will participate in harp ensemble, masterclasses, and workshops on various topics such as […]
2025 Summer Conducting: Seminar for Music Educators
June 27, 2025 – July 12, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
The two-and-a-half week conducting seminar (four credits each summer) includes daily conducting opportunities in all three disciplines with a workshop orchestra, band and choir, providing further hands-on training. All participants learn to conduct in all three disciplines.
2025 Colorado Kodály Institute: Summer Residency
July 12, 2025 – July 26, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
CKI is a dynamic training center for elementary classroom music teachers, independent music instructors, and secondary music teachers interested in elevating their teaching, conducting, musicianship, and depth of knowledge about music education. Students from across the U.S., Mexico, Korea, Sweden, and Saudi Arabia participate in the annual summer seminar.
2025 Colorado Cello Intensive
July 27, 2025 – August 2, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
The Colorado Cello Intensive program is 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, rock climbing, and a trip to Rocky Mountains National Park. Surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Fort Collins, Colorado, CCI is the ideal location to develop your playing this summer!
2025 Dance Lab: Summer Intensive
August 3, 2025 – August 16, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
CSU Dance Lab is a college preparatory summer program offering immersive study in classical and contemporary dance forms, repertory, theory, and composition. In addition to dance classes and rehearsals, students will attend lectures, develop artist statements, choreograph solos, and present a public performance. Mentored by CSU Dance faculty, renowned guest artists, and current dance majors, attendees expand skills and knowledge while contributing to a collaborative creative process. Beginner through pre-professional level dancers ages 14+ are invited to register for our two-week in-person intensive. To ensure individualized attention, registration is limited to 24 dancers admitted on a first-come-first-served basis.
2025 Center Stage Youth Camp at Spur – Session 1
August 4, 2025 – August 8, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
Center Stage Youth Camp is a summer theatre day camp for elementary school students at the CSU Spur Campus in Denver.
2025 International Keyboard Odyssiad® and Festival, U.S.A.
August 4, 2025 – August 8, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
The International Keyboard Odyssiad® & Festival, U.S.A., is a weeklong summer piano competition and festival featuring more than a dozen guest artists and pianists in daily masterclasses and presentations, the live Semifinal and Final Rounds of the Olympic-styled Odyssiad® competition, and riveting matinee and evening concerts by internationally renowned pianists, including Van Cliburn winners. At the foothills of the majestic Rocky Mountains of Colorado, the International Keyboard Odyssiad® and Festival (IKOF) is designed for pianists of all ages and nationalities, teachers, and the general public who love the piano and its repertoire.
2025 Center Stage Youth Camp at Spur – Session 2
August 11, 2025 – August 15, 2025 @ 12:00 am –
Center Stage Youth Camp is a summer theatre day camp for elementary school students at the CSU Spur Campus in Denver.