Honoring a maestro’s legacy
Wes Kenney, CSU maestro of the symphony for 20 years, retires, leaving a legacy in his conducting and his support for students.
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Perceptions of a Premiere
2020 was a year of tragedy, including the Cameron Peak and East Troublesome Fires. Composer James David used the devastation around him as inspiration for a new composition, Troublesome Fire.
Undergraduate Research Academies: Reimagining research through a liberal arts lens
Undergraduate Research Academies are thoughtfully curated research opportunities that support a culture of learning in the CLA.
KCACTF awards for the CSU production of Machinal
The 2023 Spring CSU Theatre production of Machinal by Sophie Treadwell, directed by Debbie Swann, was attended by a Kennedy Center American College Theatre respondent. The following students are now eligible to present at the 56th KCACTF Region VII conference in 2024. Irene Ryan Nominations: Courtney LaFontano, Rodrigo Perez, and Jonathan Paul Meritorious Achievement Certificates: […]
Final Bow: CSU’s Wes Kenney to retire after 20 years
From performing major orchestral works to collaborating on full-length operas, many agree that Maestro Wes Kenney, a university distinguished professor and director of CSU Orchestras, leaves a legacy of quality music behind as he retires at the end of the 2022-23 academic year.
Honoring a maestro’s legacy
Maestro Wes Kenney is retiring this spring after 20 years of conducting at CSU.
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 […]
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2023
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty, staff, and volunteers for 2023.
CSU alum Brad Lambrecht named Fargo youth symphonies conductor
The Fargo Moorhead Area Youth Symphonies named CSU music education alum Brad Lambrecht (M.M., 2020) their new Symphony Orchestra Director. “After a rigorous interview process, we would like to introduce to you our new director,” the FMAYS announced on social media. (FMAYS Facebook) About Brad Lambrecht Brad Lambrecht joined the music faculty at Alexandria School […]
Dr. Cayla Bellamy has article published on curriculum diversification
Cayla Bellamy, CSU bassoon professor, had an article published on New Music USA’s New Music Box on “Diversifying Curriculum: Representation, Risks, and Responsible Pedagogy.” The online article includes a video overview of Dr. Bellamy’s five steps for ethical inclusion and responsible pedagogy for visual/audio audiences. According to New Music USA’s YouTube post, the article disscusses how “increasing […]