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: […]
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.
Maestro Wes Kenney is retiring this spring after 20 years of conducting 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 […]
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty, staff, and volunteers for 2023.
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 […]
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 […]
When voting for the Collegiate National Association (CNAfME) of Music Educators state board of directors, three CSU Music Education majors were elected to serve in the positions of president, secretary, and general music representative. CNAfME is an organization open to students who are interested in any phase of music teaching and is the collegiate arm […]
The 2023 Spring CSU Theatre production of The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer, directed by Wesley Longacre, was attended by Kennedy Center American College Theatre respondent Nick Taylor, chair of performing arts at the Community College of Denver.
Music instructor Wil Swindler recently released a new album titled “Space Bugs.” The album by Wil Swindler’s Elevenet received a four-star review in Downbeat Magazine in February. Downbeat is a popular magazine, but given jazz’s origins, it is considered one of the premier publications on the art form. “Any review in the magazine has a […]
