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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 […]







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CSU Theatre announces new Assistant Technical Director and Master Electrician

CSU Theatre welcomes Joe Shelly and Wes Halloran to the Ramily! Joe Shelly, Assistant Technical Director. Joe Shelly has both academic and professional theatre experience. He has worked as an assistant technical director for Central City Opera, a carpenter for Pacific Coast Conservatory, Berkshire Theatre Group, and Nebraska Repertory Theatre, as well as numerous union and […]


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CSU Alum Robert Pippin awarded endowed professorship at Northwest Missouri State University

Colorado State University Alum, Robert Pippin, has been awarded an appointment as the Northwest Missouri State University Dennis C. Dau Professor of Instrumental Music for the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 school years. Dr. Pippin is a two-time graduate of Colorado State University, earning a B.M. in Music in 2000 and an M.M. in Music in 2003. […]


‘Hope Arises’ on the wings of the premiere of James David composition, ‘Flying Jewels’

The internationally recognized composer and CSU professor of music composition had the piece, “Flying Jewels,” commissioned for The United States Air Force Band project “Hope Arises.” The composition recently premiered at the New Jersey Music Educator’s Association conference.


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‘Hope Arises’ on the wings of the premiere of James David composition, ‘Flying Jewels’

Dr. James M. David, an internationally recognized composer who currently serves as professor of music composition at Colorado State University, is dedicated to creating dynamic and thoughtful music for all. His work is regularly inspired by moving words, images, and ideas from the past and present. Dr. David’s composition, “Flying Jewels,” was inspirited by Brian […]