GAMA to host artist Cannupa Hanska Luger for premiere of ‘Here Song’ June 7
As part of the piece, the artist invited a CSU composer to create a unique, living map that weaves a sonic story about the region’s land, water and community.
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Semester at Sea provides cultural immersion and a model of resilience for theatre students and faculty
For Roger Hannah and Zhanna Gurvich, two Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance faculty, the unique opportunity to teach a semester at sea could not be missed.
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, […]
Steven Workman receives College of Liberal Arts Administrative Professional Award
Steven Workman, production manager and technical director for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance received the 2021-2022 College of Liberal Arts Administrative Professional Award. The award recognizes meritorious and outstanding achievement in job skills and/or service to the college by administrative professional employees.
Outstanding Grad: Christian Kuhlman
Christian Kuhlman is recognized as an outstanding graduate for his percussion talent and incredible perseverance to earn his graduate degree during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spring 2022 Music Education Faculty Notes
Dr. Seth Pendergast Dr. Pendergast published both “Research-to-Resource: Two Motivation Frameworks for Encouraging School Choral Participation” for The Choral Journal and “Creative Music-Making with Digital Audio Workstations” in Music Educator’s Journal. Dr. Pendergast appeared on the Choralosophy Podcast to discuss the “Encouraging School Choral Participation” article. Listen to the podcast here. Dr. Bonnie Jacobi Dr. […]
Spring 2022 Music Education Alumni Notes
Scott Wheeler, B.M., Music Education, ‘95 Scott Wheeler is choir director at Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has worked as a music teacher in the Poudre School District for 25 years. How have you experienced innovation in your job (including overcoming challenges to find success with your students)? I think […]
Outstanding Grad: Abby Allison
Her tenacity in spite of the pandemic, general optimism, and ability to perform with great talent have made Abby a true leader in the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at CSU.
Outstanding Grad: Sean Brennan
Sean Brennan graduates with his Master of Music and is being recognized for his leadership and mentorship of CSU undergraduate students.
Outstanding Grad: Binyamin Salzano, College of Liberal Arts, College of Natural Sciences
“No one knows what they’ll be doing at 50, even when you’re 49, so let yourself change your mind, your goals and your environment. Change over time is a fundamental element of life itself, so lean into it.”