CSU University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Dr. Rachel Waddell

Director of Orchestras Dr. Rachel Waddell named 2026 Recording Academy and GRAMMY® Museum Music Educator Award Semifinalist

Following reviews by a panel of national music educators, Dr. Rachel Waddell, Colorado State University Director of Orchestras, was named one of twenty-five semifinalists for the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s Music Educator Award. Dr. Waddell was chosen from a national pool of 2,000 initial nominations and is the only semifinalist from the state of […]


Members of the play's cast and staff

Immersed in learning: Endowed funds give theatre students the stage to innovate

The Cherryfield Toy Company, which welcomes audience members to become part of the production by moving through a created world of spaces and scenes, has many more moving parts than you might expect for a typical seated stage production.


Crowd in front of stage

Fall Address and University Picnic set for Oct. 8

The event, which begins at 11 a.m., will include remarks from CSU President Amy Parsons; performances by the CSU Marching Band, Spirit Squads and Concert Choir; and a free picnic on the Oval for the entire CSU community.


Music Therapy event graphic

Celebration of 50 Years of Music Therapy at CSU!

The music therapy area at CSU is celebrating 50 years with an event on Saturday, September 27 from 1-4 p.m. at the University Center for the Arts. Learn about the journey of building one of the nation’s leading music therapy programs and the unexpected details that shaped its history from the leaders who helped establish the program and curriculum. From classroom memories to ground-breaking innovations, this celebration highlights the people, stories, and spirit that have made CSU’s program thrive for half a century.



Sarah Chicoine at Munroe Elementary

Sarah Chicoine creates curiosity about music to last a lifetime

Sarah Chicoine creates curiosity about music to last a lifetime by School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Alumni | Music Education | School of Music, Theatre, and Dance | CSU Music Sarah Chicoine (CSU ’18, B.M., Music Education) starts each class at Munroe Elementary in Denver, Colorado, with an artist of the day. She talks […]


Emmanuel Bonilla headshot

Emmanuel Bonilla: a heart of grace and compassion

Emmanuel Bonilla: a heart of grace and compassion by School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Alumni | Music Education | School of Music, Theatre, and Dance | Alumni | Music Education Emmanuel Bonilla (CSU ’23, B.M. Music Education) is making an impact as a teacher of choir, modern band, and mariachi at multiple schools in […]


Paul Maley teaching percussion

Music Ed alum Paul Maley builds kids’ confidence and inspires them to shine

Music Ed alum Paul Maley builds kid’s confidence and inspires them to shine by School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Alumni | Music Education | School of Music, Theatre, and Dance | Dalcroze | Kodály | Orff What do you get when you fuse Dalcroze, Kodály, and Orff methods, folk dancing, and rock and roll […]