Music alumna, Xareny Polanco, named 2025 CMEA Outstanding Young Educator
Colorado State University music education alumna, Xareny Polanco, B.M.E. ‘21, has been awarded a 2025 Colorado Music Educators Association Outstanding Young Educator Award.
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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.
Observations without barriers
Kathryn Kennedy, B.M.E. ’23, discovers the unique classroom landscape in Kodiak, Alaska.
Teaching emerging music courses at the secondary level
A new course offered by Dr. Erik Johnson explores music ‘outside of the box’ with collaborations with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Mariachi bands, and more.
Crossing Over: The art of teaching different ensemble families
Anna Varosy, B.M.E. ’21, takes on the wonderful challenges of teaching orchestra as a trombonist.
2022 Music Alumni Notes
2022 Music Alumni Notes by Music Education | Alumni | Music Education | School of Music Theatre and Dance Scott Wheeler, B.M., Music Education, ’95 Scott Wheeler is the 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 […]
Middle School Outreach Ensembles: MSOE live and in-person
After two years of cancellations and virtual ensembles, students and teachers have a whole new appreciation for a full season of live playing.