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Meticulous

February 18, 2026 – August 9, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


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CO/LAB Gallery

April 1, 2026 – October 11, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


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Unexpected Connections: Warhol Prints and Collection Portraits

June 17, 2026 – August 16, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


A girl plays keyboard at Spur Music Lab

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur – August 8, 2026

August 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – The CSU Spur Music Lab is a free space for learning and playing music, either alone or as a community. We sing and play pianos, guitars, ukuleles, percussion, and accordion, or you can bring your own instrument. We provide space to learn together or to work on your own, and help you practice your musical […]


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Plein-Air at the CSU Trial Gardens

August 13, 2026 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


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Of a Feather

August 19, 2026 – December 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


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Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing

August 26, 2026 – December 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing Curator Talk and Reception

August 26, 2026 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Nicole Asel, Mezzo-Soprano; John Lindsey, Tenor; and Tim Burns, Piano

August 31, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Come Away! Songs of Love, Wit, and Imagination The recital performed by CSU faculty-artists Nicole Asel, mezzo-soprano; John Lindsey, tenor; and Tim Burns, piano, brings together a tapestry of English-language song from both sides of the Atlantic, threading through the classical, the cabaret, the contemporary, and the theatrical. From the timeless poetry of Shakespeare set […]


AfroBohemian Home: An Installation by Zsudayka Nzinga

September 2, 2026 – December 13, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


AfroBohemian Home Artist Talk & Reception with Zsudayka Nzinga

September 2, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Tiffany Blake, Soprano, and Tim Burns, Piano 

September 9, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – An evening of art song performed by CSU faculty-artists, Tiffany Blake, soprano, and Tim Burns, piano.


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2026 CSU Band Day

September 12, 2026 @ 12:00 am –

This Fall, the Colorado State Marching Band will host the 4th annual CSU Band Day with CSU Athletics. Join us for this special event at the CSU vs. Southern Utah game on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026!


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Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur – September 12, 2026

September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – The CSU Spur Music Lab is a free space for learning and playing music, either alone or as a community. We sing and play pianos, guitars, ukuleles, percussion, and accordion, or you can bring your own instrument. We provide space to learn together or to work on your own, and help you practice your musical […]


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Family Day

September 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm –

Family Day is a free, drop-in program featuring art activities led by CSU Art Education faculty and students. Designed for children ages 5-12.

Enjoy a variety of hands-on activities, including crafts to take home, games, and experiments. Meet students, curators, and other experts. Explore the galleries! Connect with art and each other!


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Cayla Bellamy-Lanz, Bassoon –B is for Bassoon!

September 14, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – B is for Bassoon! With CSU Music faculty and students CSU faculty-artist Cayla Bellamy-Lanz presents an alphabetical tour of repertoire featuring the bassoon, including collaborations with Galit Kauntiz, oboe; Juhyun Lee, piano; Hsin-Hsuan Lin, piano; Meredith Blecha-Wells, cello; and members of Dr. Bellamy-Lanz’ undergraduate bassoon studio. The evening begins with a new transcription from Emilie […]


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Guest Artist Concert: James Bunte, Saxophone / FREE 

September 16, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Contemporary and Classic Works for Saxophone James Bunte, professor of saxophone at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, presents a guest artist recital with CSU faculty-artists Juhyun Lee, piano and Peter Sommer, saxophone, featuring new and standard solo and chamber works for concert saxophone. Dr. Bunte is an internationally recognized master of the instrument, […]


Small Batch Beer Release at Odell Brewery

September 18, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


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2026 Pre-College Double Reed Workshop

September 19, 2026 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm –

Tailored for new or beginner oboists and bassoonists, this workshop will help you gain fundamental skills, build confidence, and sound your best!


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Ysmael Reyes, Flute and Hyeji Seo, Piano –Sound, Memory, and Identity

September 21, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Sound, Memory, and Identity  CSU faculty-artists Ysmael Reyes, flute, and Hyeji Seo, piano present a recital exploring how musical identity is shaped through sound, memory, and cultural exchange. Centered on Venezuelan composers and voices, the program brings together works that illuminate different ways of hearing, remembering, and transforming lived experience across borders and traditions. Music […]


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Virtuoso Series Concert: The Mendelssohn Trio –American Trios and Mendelssohn

September 23, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – American Trios and Mendelssohn The Mendelssohn Trio (Erik Peterson, violin; Barbara Thiem, cello; and CSU faculty-artist Bryan Wallick, piano) performs highlights from their recent European tour showcasing American trios by Amy Beach, Jennifer Higdon, Paul Schoenfield, and concluding with Felix Mendelssohn’s Trio in D minor Op. 49. The Trio was originally formed in 1988 and […]


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Cavarra Organ Series Concert: Bálint Karosi, Organ / FREE

September 27, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Note: This special Sunday concert will take place at the Cathedral of St. Mary, 2107 Capitol Avenue, Cheyenne Wyoming Commended as “a most impressive musical interpreter,” (Boston Musical Intelligencer) Hungary native Bálint Karosi has earned a widely heralded reputation for his creative programming and expressive command of a wide range of repertoire. His music-making is deftly […]


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Cavarra Organ Series Concert: Bálint Karosi, Organ

September 28, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Commended as “a most impressive musical interpreter,” (Boston Musical Intelligencer) Hungary native Bálint Karosi has earned a widely heralded reputation for his creative programming and expressive command of a wide range of repertoire. His music-making is deftly guided by historical performance practice and a remarkably multi-faceted musicianship at the pipe organ that is enriched by […]


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Jazz Ensembles I & II Concert : Miles Davis and John Coltrane Centennial

October 1, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Miles Davis and John Coltrane Centennial Jazz Ensembles I and II, directed by Wil Swindler and Darren Kramer, present a concert celebrating the 100th birthdays of jazz greats Miles Davis and John Coltrane.


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Guest Artist Concert:  Mackenzie Melemed, Piano / FREE

October 2, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Keys Across America   With more than 50 performances scheduled in over 30 states, Keys Across America is Mackenzie Melemed’s landmark recital project exploring nearly two centuries of American piano music in honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary. Keys Across America offers a vivid musical portrait of our nation, inviting audiences to hear American […]


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Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really, by Kate Hamill

October 2, 2026 – October 9, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Directed by Saffron Henke When your survival is at stake… will you be able to distinguish the monster from the man? Both terrifying and riotous, Kate Hamill’s imaginative, gender-bending ‘feminist revenge fantasy’ is like no Dracula you’ve ever seen—exploring the nature of predators and reinventing the story as a smart, disquieting, darkly comic drama. Hamill’s […]


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2026 Alumni Band at CSU Homecoming and Family Weekend

October 3, 2026 @ 12:00 am –

Saturday, October 3 | Homecoming Weekend, Save the Date for Alumni Band


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Dracula: A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really, by Kate Hamill

October 4, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Directed by Saffron Henke When your survival is at stake, will you be able to distinguish the monster from the man? Both terrifying and riotous, Kate Hamill’s imaginative, gender-bending ‘feminist revenge fantasy’ is like no Dracula you’ve ever seen, exploring the nature of predators and reinventing the story as a smart, disquieting, darkly comic drama. […]


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Fall 2026 Be A Voice Major For A Day

October 5, 2026 @ 12:00 am –

Join us on the Colorado State University campus and experience a day in the life of a music major in the voice area! The day is an opportunity for high school students, transfer students, associate degree graduates, and current CSU students (and their parents/guardians) to see what it is like being a music major at CSU.


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Fall 2026 Student Recitals / FREE

October 5, 2026 – December 6, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Please join us in celebrating the recital performances of our CSU music students. Student Recitals are FREE and open to the public. Note: Dates, times, and locations are subject to change, please check back to confirm performance details. Saturday, October 10, 2026: 5 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, Ethan Barker, Trombone Saturday, October 17, 2026: 5 p.m., Organ […]


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Guest Artist Concert: Frangel López Ceseña, Violin

October 5, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Rosary Sonatas of Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber With Joel Bacon, Harpsichord and Organ CSU alum Frangel López Ceseña, violin (National Symphony Orchestra, Mexico), joins CSU faculty-artist Joel Bacon, harpsichord and organ, for an evening of baroque sonatas for solo violin and continuo by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber. This concert is a sequel to their successful […]


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Guest Artist Concert: Anne Slovin, Soprano / FREE 

October 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Becoming America With Rose Wollman, Viola, and Hyeji Seo, Piano Soprano Anne Slovin with CSU faculty-artists Rose Wollman, viola, and Hyeji Seo, piano, present a chamber music commemorating America’s 250th anniversary. The United States has seen itself as a place where anyone can make their dreams come true: ‘a nation of immigrants,’ ‘a melting pot,’ […]


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Music in the Museum: Alice by Heart Inspired by Ralph Steadman

October 8, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

In AfroBohemian Home, Zsudayka Nzinga transforms a gallery in the museum into a meticulously crafted domestic space that embodies the rich tapestry of Black American culture. More than a visual experience, the installation is an immersive journey into AfroBohemia, a term pointing to a fusion of cultures, including African and Black American.


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Wind Symphony Concert: 1876

October 8, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – 1876 The Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Rebecca Phillips, is back in concert with a celebration of Colorado’s sesquicentennial. The program harkens back to this region and its people before statehood, followed by historical, cultural, and innovative events that make up today’s Centennial State. Look here for more information on special guests, artists, and performers […]


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Audition/Application Deadline: 2026 CSU High School Honor Band Festival

October 9, 2026 @ 12:00 am –

The annual CSU Honor Band Festival brings together the finest high school musicians in the Rocky Mountain Region, selected from hundreds of applicants throughout the western region; the three-day festival takes place at the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.


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Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur – October 10, 2026

October 10, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – The CSU Spur Music Lab is a free space for learning and playing music, either alone or as a community. We sing and play pianos, guitars, ukuleles, percussion, and accordion, or you can bring your own instrument. We provide space to learn together or to work on your own, and help you practice your musical […]


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Meredith Blecha-Wells, Cello and Friends

October 12, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – The American Soundscape: A 250th Anniversary Celebration Join us for an evening celebrating the richness and diversity of American music through works for cello and piano, solo cello, and string quartet. The American Soundscape: A 250th Anniversary Celebration features Samuel Barber’s powerful Cello Sonata, Allison Loggins-Hull’s evocative Stolen for solo cello, Jerod Tate’s Pisachi, as […]


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Symphonic Band Concert: From Sea to Shining Sea

October 13, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – From Sea to Shining Sea Join the Symphonic Band as it celebrates both the 150th anniversary of the State of Colorado and the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The band, directed by Dr. Jayme Taylor, with graduate student conductor, Benjamin Corneliusen, performs the music of Joseph Wilcox Jenkins, Caroline Bremer, Dana Wilson, […]


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University Symphony Orchestra Concert- Arts of Resistance: Music as Movement

October 15, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Arts of Resistance: Music as Movement Arts of Resistance: Music as Movement traces the ways musicians have used sound, structure, and collective action to respond to the world around them. The orchestra, directed by Dr. Rachel Waddell, opens with the explosive energy of Ginastera’s Danza Final from Estancia, a celebration of cultural identity and the […]


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Galit Kaunitz, Oboe –Reverberations: An Evening of Chamber Music for Winds

October 19, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Reverberations: An Evening of Chamber Music for Winds With Juhyun Lee, Piano and Harpsichord; Ysmael Reyes, Flute; Tenly Williams, Oboe; and Cayla Bellamy-Lanz, Bassoon Contemporary woodwind playing draws on the traditions of the past, but in this case, the past is anything but boring! Join us as we travel from the quirky sonic world of Madeline […]


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Concert Orchestra Concert: Peter and the Wolf / FREE

October 21, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Join Concert Orchestra as we open with Peter and the Wolf. Sergei Prokofiev’s beloved musical features colorful characters and vivid orchestral storytelling, with a few surprises along the way!


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Gian-Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief and The Telephone

October 22, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Presented by the Ralph Opera Program    Enjoy two comedic one-act opera gems by Italian American composer, Gian-Carlo Menotti.


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Wind Symphony Chamber Concert / FREE

October 23, 2026 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Featuring graduate student conductor Amanda Manning, the Wind Symphony performs chamber works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Thèodore Gouvy, Florence Price, and Erika Svanoe.


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Guest Artist Concert: Matt Boyle, Percussion / FREE NEW DATE

October 26, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – NOTE: This concert has changed from its original date on Thursday, November 5. The concert features percussionist and chamber musician, Matt Boyle, on a variety of solo percussion. Boyle appears regularly in solo, chamber, and ensemble settings, with performances at venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall (New York), Yellow Barn (Vermont), the Lucerne Festival (Switzerland), […]


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Jazz Combos III, IV, & V Concert 

October 27, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – CSU Jazz Combos III, IV, and V, directed by Dr. Gabriel Santiago, and graduate teaching assistant, Cael Cheeseman, present a concert of small group jazz. The program includes music by established jazz artists as well as original student compositions and arrangements.


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Fall Choral Showcase

October 28, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and University Chorus The popular Fall Choral Showcase features all three CSU choirs in an evening of vibrant and diverse repertoire. The Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. James Kim; Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Nathan Payant; and University Chorus, present music spanning styles, languages, and traditions, offering a dynamic introduction […]


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Halloween Organ Extravaganza

October 31, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm – 21st Extravaganza The organ studio, with faculty-artist Joel Bacon, presents the 21st annual Halloween Organ Extravaganza, with classic (and not-so-classic) works, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. Don’t miss this community favorite! 


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Voice Area Recital / FREE

November 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – A recital of vocal music by students from the studios of Dr. Nicole Asel, Dr. Tiffany Blake, and Professor John Lindsey.


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Jazz Combos I & II Concert 

November 4, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – CSU Jazz Combos I and II, directed by Dr. Gabriel Santiago, present a concert of small group jazz. The program includes music by established jazz artists as well as original student compositions and arrangements.


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Guest Artist Concert: Matt Boyle, Percussion / FREE  DATE HAS CHANGED

November 5, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – NOTE: This concert has changed from its original date to Monday, October 26. Please be sure to check that listing for updates and potential changes. The concert features percussionist and chamber musician, Matt Boyle, on a variety of solo percussion. Boyle appears regularly in solo, chamber, and ensemble settings, with performances at venues and festivals […]


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2026 Fall Dance Experience: Visit and Audition Day

November 6, 2026 @ 12:00 am –

During the Dance Experience visit, you’ll take classes in modern, hip-hop, and ballet taught by CSU dance faculty. You’ll take classes alongside CSU dance majors. You’ll get to talk to current students and faculty, and you’ll see a live performance of choreography in progress for our upcoming concerts. You’ll have the chance to perform the solo portion of your dance major audition in person, and you’ll also complete the audition interview during the event.


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Alice by Heart, Music by Duncan Sheik, Lyrics by Steven Sater, and Book by Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson

November 6, 2026 – November 13, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Directed by Noah Racey A young girl takes refuge in a London Tube station during WWII and confronts grief, loss, and love with the help of her favorite book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.


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Percussion Ensemble Concert

November 8, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – The contemporary percussion concert features new works for chamber percussion, including music alum, Colin Ferry (B.M., 2025). The concert features a variety of players, sounds, colors, styles, and percussion instruments.


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Brass Area Solo Recital / FREE

November 8, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium, and tuba students from the studios of Dr. Stanley Curtis, Dr. John McGuire, Dr. Drew Leslie, and Dr. Brian Sugrue, perform solo and chamber pieces.


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Faculty Chamber Music 

November 9, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Featuring the Performance Faculty of the Department of Music An evening of mixed chamber music by CSU Music’s faculty-artists.


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New Music Ensemble / FREE

November 11, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The New Music Ensemble returns to the stage performing music of the 20th and 21st centuries. The concert features an array of combinations of instruments performing music by today’s leading composers and yesterday’s icons.


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Brass Area Chamber Recital / FREE

November 12, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Brass Area students are featured in an evening of chamber music in a variety of settings and styles, including brass quintet, trombone quartet, trumpet ensemble, tuba/euphonium quartet and more! The program features undergraduate and graduate students from the studios of Dr. Stanley Curtis, Dr. John McGuire, Dr. Drew Leslie, and Dr. Brian Sugrue.  


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2026 CSU Theatre Visit Day: Details and Registration

November 13, 2026 @ 12:00 am –

Theatre Visit Day is an opportunity for high school students, transfer students, and current CSU students (and parents/guardians) to meet CSU Theatre faculty and students, tour the University Center for the Arts, join themed break-out sessions, eat lunch with current theatre students, and attend a special performance of the production of “Alice by Heart” The itinerary includes an overview of our program and degrees.


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2026 Fall Dance Concert 

November 13, 2026 – November 16, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Experience the power of live performance and the beauty of art in motion! The concert features work by genderqueer trans choreographer, Kade Pyle, creator of Ballez, a NYC-based dance company for “all the queers ballet has left out.” The concert brings together original works by faculty, guest artists and selected student choreographers and offers a […]


A girl plays keyboard at Spur Music Lab

Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur – November 14, 2026

November 14, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – The CSU Spur Music Lab is a free space for learning and playing music, either alone or as a community. We sing and play pianos, guitars, ukuleles, percussion, and accordion, or you can bring your own instrument. We provide space to learn together or to work on your own, and help you practice your musical […]


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2026 Fall Dance Concert

November 14, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Experience the power of live performance and the beauty of art in motion! The concert features work by genderqueer trans choreographer, Kade Pyle, creator of Ballez, a NYC-based dance company for “all the queers ballet has left out.” The concert brings together original works by faculty, guest artists and selected student choreographers and offers a […]


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Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE

November 15, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Students of saxophone professors Peter Sommer and Dr. Dan Goble present a recital of solo and chamber works for saxophone, including classic and contemporary literature featuring a dynamic range of expression and musical interplay. 


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CSU Trombone Choir / FREE

November 15, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – The trombone studio, directed by Dr. Drew Leslie, presents an evening of music composed and arranged for trombone ensemble. The concert features the CSU Trombone Choir performing a range of pieces that showcase the trombone ensemble’s beauty and versatility. 


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Virtuoso Series Concert: Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet and Tim Burns, Piano  –A Century of French Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano

November 16, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – A Century of French Masterworks for Clarinet and Piano Join CSU faculty-artist Wesley Ferreira, clarinet, and Tim Burns, piano, for an evening of French music by celebrated composers including Claude Debussy and Francis Poulenc. Spanning nearly a century, the program highlights France’s rich tradition of wind writing while following the clarinet across a wide range […]


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Woodwind Chamber Ensembles I & II / FREE

November 17, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Over the course of two evenings, student ensembles perform trios, quartets, and quintets prepared through a combination of self-directed rehearsals and coaching by woodwind faculty Dr.  Ysmael Reyes, Dr.  Galit Kaunitz, Dr.  Wesley Ferreira, Dr.  Dan Goble, Professor Peter Sommer, and Dr.  Cayla Bellamy-Lanz.


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String Chamber Music Recital / FREE

November 18, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Chamber music performances by CSU string students.


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Jazz Ensembles I & II Concert: Paul McKee Memorial Concert

November 19, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Paul McKee Memorial Concert CSU Jazz Ensembles 1 and 2, directed by Wil Swindler and Darren Kramer, present a concert commemorating the life of composer, arranger, and trombonist Paul McKee. Mr. McKee, who touched so many lives in Colorado and around the world with his music and friendship, passed away in April, and the concert […]


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Musical Theatre Voice Studio Recital / FREE 

December 1, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – A recital of musical theatre vocal music by students from the studio of Patty Goble. 


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Flute Studio Recital / FREE

December 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – The students of Dr. Ysmael Reyes present a solo and chamber works for flute in a variety of styles and genres. 


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All-Choral Holiday Concert 

December 3, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Note: This concert will take place at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 Featuring Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and University Chorus Celebrate the season with the annual All-Choral Holiday Concert. Featuring CSU’s three choirs, this festive evening blends familiar favorites with a rich variety of seasonal repertoire. Set in […]


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University Symphony Orchestra Concert: Somewhere

December 3, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Somewhere Somewhere explores the universal search for belonging, as individuals, as communities, and as a nation imagining its future. Elena Kats‑Chernin’s Dance of the Paper Umbrellas opens the program with a burst of color and curiosity. Bryan Wallick joins the orchestra for Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor.” The orchestra, directed by Dr. […]


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Double Reed Studio Recital / FREE

December 6, 2026 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Students of the oboe and bassoon studios of Dr. Galit Kaunitz and Dr. Cayla Bellamy-Lanz perform solo and ensemble works written from the 1600s to the present day. 


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Concert Orchestra Concert and Mariachi Ensemble Collaboration/ FREE

December 7, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Concert Orchestra joins forces with the Mariachi Ensemble, under the direction of Nelson Rodríguez Garza, for a vibrant and celebratory program highlighting the musical traditions and artistry of both groups Experience an evening of mariachi music with the Latin American Ensemble. The program highlights the beloved works of the mariachi repertoire. Come enjoy the sounds […]


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Keyboard Area Recital / FREE

December 9, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Join us for a concert featuring various pieces and concerti performed by members of the keyboard studio led by Dr. Bryan Wallick. 


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2026 CSU High School Honor Band Festival

December 10, 2026 – December 12, 2026 @ 12:00 am –

The annual CSU Honor Band Festival brings together the finest high school musicians in the Rocky Mountain Region, selected from hundreds of applicants throughout the western region; the three-day festival takes place at the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado.


Fall 2026 Symphonic Band: Urban Landscapes Concert Promotional Poster

Symphonic Band Concert: Urban Landscapes

December 10, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Urban Landscapes The concert explores urban life through music, featuring faculty composer James David’s Urban Light and Jeff Tyzik’s New York Cityscapes for Brass Quintet and Wind Ensemble, performed with the CSU Faculty Brass Quintet. The Symphonic Band is conducted by Dr. Jayme Taylor with graduate student conductor, Amanda Manning.


Fall 2026 Wind Symphony: Gateway to the West Concert Promotional Poster

Wind Symphony Concert : Gateway to the West

December 11, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Gateway to the West The Wind Symphony continues their celebration of Colorado, the West, and the outstanding artists of the premiere land-grant institution of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado State University. Join the ensemble in their final on-campus performance before traveling to Colorado Springs for the Colorado Music Educators Association invited convention performance on January 29, […]


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Spur Music Lab: 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur – December 12, 2026

December 12, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – The CSU Spur Music Lab is a free space for learning and playing music, either alone or as a community. We sing and play pianos, guitars, ukuleles, percussion, and accordion, or you can bring your own instrument. We provide space to learn together or to work on your own, and help you practice your musical […]


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2027 Spring Dance Experience: Visit and Audition Day

February 12, 2027 @ 12:00 am –

The Dance Experience: Visit and Audition Days include an overview of our dance program, excerpts from our upcoming Dance Concert performed in our dance spaces, and teaching demonstrations by CSU Dance faculty for prospective students to observe or participate in. Prospective students (and parents/guardians) can ask questions of the faculty and current students during a Q&A session.


Spring 2027 Opera Program Production Carousel Promotional Poster

Carousel, Music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein

April 1, 2027 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Presented by the Ralph Opera Program  Directed by Nicole Asel Thursday, April 1, 2, 3, 4, 7:30 p.m.; matinee Sunday, April 4, 2 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall  The Ralph Opera Program brings Rodger and Hammerstein’s masterpiece to life in this interdisciplinary production between CSU Music, Theatre, and Dance. Carousel is a sweeping tale of love, loss, and hope for […]


2027 Spring Dance Concert Promotional Poster

2027 Spring Dance Concert 

April 16, 2027 – April 18, 2027 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Experience the power of live performance and the beauty of art in motion! This diverse concert brings together original works by faculty, guest artists and selected student choreographers and offers a compelling display of the talent at CSU Dance.


2027 Spring Dance Concert Promotional Poster

2027 Spring Dance Concert

April 17, 2027 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Experience the power of live performance and the beauty of art in motion! This diverse concert brings together original works by faculty, guest artists and selected student choreographers and offers a compelling display of the talent at CSU Dance.


Spring 2027 The Comedy of Errors Promotional Poster

The Comedy of Errors, by William Shakespeare

April 23, 2027 – April 30, 2027 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Directed by Debbie Swann  William Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors is a fast-paced farce centered on two sets of identical twins separated at birth. Set in the city of Ephesus, the play unfolds over a single day as a series of mistaken Identity mishaps lead to chaos, arrests, and accusations of madness.