‘The Wolves’ steps off the UCA stage to give audiences a dose of hyperreality
CSU Theatre is dropping audiences into the middle of a high school athletic field and turning the audience into spectators for its fierce and funny season opener.
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CSU clarinet professor making music with an extra measure of meaning
In mid-October, Ferreira is traveling with his group, Jâca Duo, to Ecuador to perform at the Festival International de Musica, a trip that was postponed due to COVID. While there, he will fulfill a promise to donate funds to a local musical community in need, funds gathered through his guitar and clarinet duo’s philanthropic mission to create “Music with Meaning.”
Pianist and songwriter Jim Brickman performs benefit concert at UCA
Proceeds will go to the Youth Programs in Arts and Education fund at CSU, which supports programs that provide youth in underserved areas of Northern Colorado opportunities to explore creativity through music, art and theater.
Viola Professor Margaret Miller works with high school students across the state
If you are a viola student or string instructor in the state of Colorado, chances are you’ve worked with CSU viola professor, Margaret Miller. Each year, the long-time senior instructor of music coaches and adjudicates at various conferences, academies, masterclasses, and camps across the Front Range. Here are some of Ms. Miller’s recent appearances: Jan. […]
Orchestra Alumni invited to play with the CSU symphony to celebrate Maestro Kenney’s retirement
Dear CSU Symphony, Sinfonia and Opera Orchestra alumni, It is my hope that you have continued to use the skills learned through the repertoire and ensemble playing you experienced at CSU. When I began my tenure at CSU’s School of Music, Theater, and Dance twenty years ago, it was my hope that we could build […]
CSU brass player advances in national competition
Freshman B.A. in Music student, Sophia Marino, is one of eight students advancing to the semi-final round of the International Horn Competition of America – University Division. Sophia is from Fort Collins and attended Fossil Ridge High School, and won placement in the state’s top ensembles, including the 2022 Colorado All-State Symphonic Band, the 2022 […]
After two years away, CSU summer theatre camp shows that Kids (still) Do It All
The week-long summer camp gives campers a place to try out every aspect of the creative process while counselors gain practical experience in theatre education.
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.
Alum Eli Cagen: Teaching in Kuwait, Korea, and Bermuda
In this interview we follow Eli Cagen, B.A. ’10, M.M.E. ’17, on his journey teaching in various places throughout the world.
Music Alumna Avrial Turner: Outstanding young teacher
What does it take to be an outstanding young teacher? Avrial Turner, B.M.E. ’19 outlines her priorities for being an effective teacher.