No prior dance experience needed for the drop-in dance class for CSU faculty and staff. Classes are centered on Ballet, Modern, and Jazz techniques and accommodations are made for beginning through advanced dancers as needed. Hope to see you soon! The class is FREE, but please sign up! On the following Fridays from 4-5 p.m. […]
September 23, 2018 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Special edition of Story & Studio at the Museum Robert W. Hoffert Learning Center Music in the Museum The Hartford-Tandstad Galleries 1-2 P.M.,Tony Swope and Adam Sewald, flute duets 2-3 P.M., Abigail Enssle, harp. As part of the UCA’s 10th anniversary celebration, the Allicar museum is presenting examples of two popular program series, which will be […]
After a successful decade in the state-of-the-art building, there is much to celebrate and the festivities kick off with a 10th Anniversary Celebration and Open House on Sunday, Sept. 23, 1-3 p.m. The event features the University Center for the Arts (UCA) in action, showcasing performance, studio, exhibition, classroom, design, and clinical spaces. Guests will have the opportunity to experience CSU music ensembles, dance classes, theatrical rehearsals, museum programing, technical production workshops, costume fittings, and many other hands-on activities throughout the afternoon. The open house is free and open to the pubic.
Enjoy a medley of Baroque sonatas, including composers Johann Sebastian Bach and Domenico Gabrielli, among others. Adriana Contino was principal cellist of the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra for twenty years, teaches at Anderson University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michael Unger is a multiple award-winning performer who appears worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician. He is the organ and harpsichord professor at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and organist of Cincinnati’s historic Isaac M. Wise – Plum Street Temple.
Adriana Contino was principal cellist of the Stuttgart Chamber Orchestra for twenty years, teaches at Anderson University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Michael Unger is a multiple award-winning performer who appears worldwide as a soloist and chamber musician. He is the organ and harpsichord professor at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and organist of Cincinnati’s […]
The jazz ensembles, conducted by Wil Swindler, perform an evening of music celebrating the music of living jazz legend Herbie Hancock. “Herbie Hancock’s significance in jazz music cannot be overstated. His writing and playing defined much of the style and direction of jazz in the 1960’s and beyond. Outside of jazz, his music has influenced almost every musical corner of our modern world,” says Swindler.
Guest Director Charlie Oates September 28, 29, October 4, 5, 6, 7:30 p.m.; matinees on September 30, October 7, 2 p.m. In Oct. 1998, Matthew Shepard was kidnapped, severely beaten and left to die, tied to a fence on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyoming. Five weeks later, Moisés Kaufman and fellow members of the Tectonic […]
With Margaret Miller, Viola. The Red Shoe Piano Trio, in-residence at Fort Lewis College in Durango, is joined by CSU faculty artist Margaret Miller for an evening of piano quartets. “After playing there earlier in the month, I am looking forward to having my colleagues from Ft. Lewis here at CSU,” explains Miller. “Do come join us!”
Please join us for an afternoon concert in celebration and commemoration of the work and life of Dr. Gary Moody. This concert will be a time for the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and Colorado State University to honor all that Gary has given to the program over his 29-year career. We invite alumni, […]
Described by Percussion Professor Eric Hollenbeck as one of CSU’s most gifted alumni, guest artist Andrew Lynge plays several solo pieces for a variety of instruments. Dr. Lynge is a percussion professor at Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama and a front ensemble technician for The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps.
The Duo Francois, joined by fabulous area musicians Deborah Marshall, Phillip Stevens, and Charlie Tucker, performs a program of three amazing chamber works: The Sonata No. 3 by Johannes Brahms for violin and piano, Paul Schoenfield’s Trio for clarinet, violin, and piano, and the great romantic Piano Quartet in E major, Op. 20 by Sergey Taneyev. “It is always a pleasure for us to discover new works…and, the Taneyev and Schoenfield, though little known, will be sure to captivate the audience…amazing pieces,” says Francois.
October 3, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Picture books teach children comprehension strategies such as predicting, summarizing, inferring, and asking questions—the same strategies we use as adults to look at art. Story & Studio begins with a storybook reading, the book chosen to connect with works of art on display in the museum. A hands-on art activity follows, led by art educations […]
The 2018-2019 Wind Symphony season explores civilization and how humans develop a creative, moral, spiritual, and intellectual understanding of the world. Colorado State University is committed to the humanities, and the ensemble begins the season by highlighting famous works that showcase form and structure, a key to both musical compositions and architecture. We hope you will join us for a celebration of the Liberal Arts at the UCA!
Building on the foundation of the classical music tradition, but with a contemporary edge, the co-produced Classical Convergence season features world-class performers and ensembles, performing at the University Center for the Arts and the Lincoln Center. Conspirare: Considering Matthew Shepard This moving musical response to a tragic death is led by artistic director Craig Hella […]
The Concert Orchestra is open to all string students who wish to continue participating in music during their time at CSU. The ensemble is known for exciting and collaborative performances with guest faculty and students from across the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
Symphonic Treasures explores the expressive power of the wind band through pieces by some of the genres most prolific composers. The ensemble, conducted by T. André Feagin, presents the works of Henry Fillmore, Ronald Lo Presti, Malcolm Arnold, Gustav Holst, David Maslanka, and Alfred Reed. Please join us as we present these wind band gems!
CSU faculty artists Margaret Miller and Tim Burns perform Fantaisie by Helene Fleury, the Cadenza for Solo Viola by Krzysztof Pendereck, and the Sonata in E flat major for Viola and Piano, Op. 120 by Johannes Brahms. “I enjoy revisiting familiar works as well as new ones, and this program has all of that,” exclaims Miller.
October 11, 2018 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – In conjunction with the exhibition Women’s Work: Art and Sustainability in Contemporary Southeast Africa, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art is proud to present a panel discussion Stories of sustainability lead by Brett Bruyere, Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Director, and exhibition curators Laura Vilaret-Tuma and David Riep. Panelists David Riep African Gallery Associate […]
A special showcase of CSU’s four choral ensembles.
On the final concert of the 50th Anniversary of the Casavant Organ, CSU’s Professor of Organ Joel Bacon performs selected pieces from the organ’s 1968 opening concert program. “CSU’s Casavant organ is a remarkable instrument – a great point of pride for the university and the community, and a joy for me personally to play […]
October 16, 2018 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Tuesday October 16 , 2018 noon – 1p.m | TBA This series explores the cross-fertilization between music and the visual arts, with performances by CSU Music faculty and brief historic background given by faculty from the Department of Art and Art History and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Why do we so often separate […]
October 16, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Tuesday October 16 , 2018 6p.m. – 7p.m | TBA This series explores the cross-fertilization between music and the visual arts, with performances by CSU Music faculty and brief historic background given by faculty from the Department of Art and Art History and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Why do we so often separate […]
Dr. Jonathan Whitaker joined the faculty of the University of Alabama in the fall of 2009 and is the associate professor of trombone. At Alabama, Whitaker’s students have been tremendously successful in national and international solo competitions including the Eastern Trombone Workshop National Solo Competition, the International Trombone Association’s solo competitions and the Alessi Seminar. […]
October 18, 2018 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm – In conjunction with the exhibition HOLDING SPACE, come to ROSE JAFFE artist Talk. The mural Holding Space was created by SOCIAL JUSTICE THRU THE ARTS participants during the 2018 summer institutes hosted by CSU Alliance Partnership in collaboration with CSU College of Liberal Arts, CSU Women’s Studies and Gender Research, the University Center for the Arts, the School […]
The guest of the annual OcTUBAfest, Chief Musician Anthony Halloin, joined the Navy Band in 2004, and received his Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Maryland in 2010. Halloin has performed with the Indianapolis Symphony, Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Phil Ogilvie’s Rhythm Kings, and is a member of the Navy […]
The CSU tuba studio gives this recital as part of the annual OcTUBAfest at CSU.
Two new commissions for flute and guitar written for Jeff and Michelle – Bryan Johannson’s “Painted Music,” based on the paintings by Paul Kleé, and James McGuire’s Suite – pair nicely with Herman Berlinski’s flute sonata. “New music means many things – tonal and beautiful to raw and dark,” says Stanley. “These new pieces explore many facets of contemporary composers and each audience member is sure to find [one] that they love.”
Internationally acclaimed cellist, Barbara Thiem, who combines her teaching and coaching with her active schedule of performances in Europe and the U.S., has been performing with Theresa Bogard, music department chair at the University of Wyoming, for many years. For this concert, the performing duo presents a program of works by 20th century composers Francis Poulenc and Benjamin Britten.
Presented by the Ralph Opera Program Directed by Tiffany Blake; Conducted by Wes Kenney October 25, 26, 27, 7:30 p.m., matinee on October 28, 2 p.m. Orpheus, musician and poet of mythological legend, was said to have the ability to charm all living things with his voice. When his beloved Eurydice dies of a fatal […]
October 26, 2018 @ 12:00 am – Dr. Eleanor Moseman (Fall 2017 Semester at Sea (SAS) faculty, associate professor of Art History, and associate curator of Modern Art), will present the Crossing Boundaries exhibition series at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art brings together faculty from across the Colorado State University campus to collaboratively curate a display of objects that speak to […]
Directed by Tiffany Blake; Conducted by Wes Kenney October 25, 26, 27, 7:30 p.m., matinee on October 28, 2 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Orpheus, musician and poet of mythological legend, was said to have the ability to charm all living things with his voice. When his beloved Eurydice dies of a fatal snake bite, […]
Soloist, researcher, and pedagogue, Claude Delangle – one of the great contemporary saxophonists – stands out as the master of the French saxophone. Privileged interpreter for classic works, he enriches the repertoire and encourages creation by collaborating with renowned composers, as well as promoting young composers. “This event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for both our […]
The organ studio and CSU faculty artist Joel Bacon present the 13th annual Halloween Organ Extravaganza, with classic (and not-so-classic) works, including the famous Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. Spooky sounds, combined with lighting and special effects, are sure to put you in the Halloween spirit! “Since it’s also the 50th anniversary of the organ, this Halloween we’re going to do something pretty special, and I’ve got some crazy ideas,” promises Dr. Bacon.
November 1, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Picture books teach children comprehension strategies such as predicting, summarizing, inferring, and asking questions—the same strategies we use as adults to look at art. Story & Studio begins with a storybook reading, the book chosen to connect with works of art on display in the museum. A hands-on art activity follows, led by art educations […]
For this eclectic recital, CSU faculty artist Eric Hollenbeck is joined by faculty colleagues for an energetic show, including a premier of a new work for timpani by Percussion Professor Shilo Stroman.
The Graduate String Quartet presents music from the great repertoire for string quartet.
This concert features the most challenging and difficult of modern small group percussion ensemble music! “Patrons will be amazed at what these students have accomplished,” says Percussion Professor Eric Hollenbeck.
CSU faculty artist Terry Leahy’s recital features works composed for bass trumpet, tenor trombone, and bass trombone by American composer and Juilliard faculty member, Eric Ewazen, including a piece ‘borrowed’ from the trumpet repertoire to be performed on the rarest of brass instruments, bass trumpet.
A recital of art songs and arias.
The jazz combos present original compositions and arrangements in the spirit of the swinging innovators of America’s art form. Join combos director Shilo Stroman and CSU student musicians for a night of dynamic group interplay and exciting and thoughtful creations!
Outstanding student musicians from the studios of Dr. Wesley Ferreira, clarinet; Professor Andrew Jacobson, oboe; Dr. Gary Moody, bassoon; Dr. Michelle Stanley, flute; and Professor Peter Sommer, saxophone, perform classic and modern literature for chamber groups and soloists.
A recital presented by brass area students from the studios of Dr. John McGuire, Professor Terry Leahy, and Professor Stephen Dombrowski features repertoire for chamber groups and soloists.
CSU Dance presents three works by the late Salvatore Aiello. With an illustrious performance career spanning the 60s and 70s with dance companies such as Joffrey Ballet, Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and Hamburg Ballet, Aiello went on to become artistic director of North Carolina Dance Theatre until his untimely death in 1995. During his tenure, he created dozens of works, some of which remain available today for performance or reconstruction. “Sal’s work is timeless. It provides an ideal framework within which dancers can explore and develop unique artistic voices,” says assistant professor Madeline Harvey.
Directed by Eric Prince November 9, 10, 15, 16, 7:30 p.m.; matinees on November 11, 17, 2 p.m. Big Love, by Charles Mee, has been called a big, beautiful, fantastic mess. Just like love. It’s also been called a euphoric, erotic, madly tumultuous piece of work, and although based on one of the oldest plays […]
Directed by Eric Prince November 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 7:30 p.m.; matinees on November 11, 2 p.m. Studio Theatre, UCA Big Love, by Charles Mee, has been called a big, beautiful, fantastic mess. Just like love. It’s also been called a euphoric, erotic, madly tumultuous piece of work, and although based on one of […]
The concert features the School’s undergraduate string players performing a wide variety of chamber music as the culmination of the fall semester’s work.
What happens when CSU’s new music ensemble members combine their energy, talent, and vision? It Could Be Anything! Under the direction of Andrew Jacobson, the group showcases growth and change in music by focusing on trends in the global arts world.
Following 20 years of orchestra playing and teaching in Switzerland and Austria, Eva Amsler is professor of flute at Florida State University and a pioneer of authentic interpretation of Baroque music on modern flute, as well as an advocate of new music. Ad-El frequents some of the world’s most prestigious venues, such as Carnegie Hall, […]
The unique faculty program includes Igor Stravinsky’s Octet for Wind Instruments, the piece that marks the beginning of Stravinsky’s neoclassical phase is conducted by Rebecca Phillips and performed by CSU wind and brass faculty and graduate students. Ron Francois, violin; Copper Ferreira, clarinet; and Eric Hollenbeck, marimba, perform Kevin Puts’ And Legions Will Rise, described by the composer as representing the “power in all of us to transcend during times of tragedy and personal crisis.” Jeff LaQuatra, guitar; Leslie Stewart, violin; Margaret Miller, viola; and Barbara Thiem, cello, perform a very pleasing selection of quartets by Niccolò Paganini and Stephen Goss. “The faculty chamber music concerts have become quite popular with both students and local audiences for providing music combinations not generally heard and introducing little known composers,” describes Barbara Thiem, recital coordinator.
Members of the flute studio of Dr. Michelle Stanley perform a variety of pieces for the instrument.
The jazz ensembles, conducted by Wil Swindler, present tenor saxophonist Don Aliquo for a concert that brings a thoroughly modern concept to traditional jazz. “Don’s playing is firmly rooted in the tradition, but is as fresh as it gets,” states Swindler. With playing that is accessible to all, and still enjoyable to the most seasoned jazz enthusiast, this is an evening of hard-swinging rhythms and inventive melodies!
Welcome the new graduate trio to the stage with this concert featuring the great string trio repertoire.
Directed by Eric Prince November 9, 10, 15, 16, 7:30 p.m.; matinees on November 11, 17, 2 p.m. Studio Theatre, UCA Big Love, by Charles Mee, has been called a big, beautiful, fantastic mess. Just like love. It’s also been called a euphoric, erotic, madly tumultuous piece of work, and although based on one of […]
November 20, 2018 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Tuesday November 20 , 2018 noon – 1p.m | TBA This series explores the cross-fertilization between music and the visual arts, with performances by CSU Music faculty and brief historic background given by faculty from the Department of Art and Art History and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Why do we so often separate […]
November 20, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Tuesday November 20 , 2018 6 p.m. – 7 p.m | TBA This series explores the cross-fertilization between music and the visual arts, with performances by CSU Music faculty and brief historic background given by faculty from the Department of Art and Art History and the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. Why do we so […]
The CSU Marching Band returns to the 2018 9NEWS Parade of Lights, leading the annual event through the streets of downtown Denver (Friday, Nov. 30). Support the band during this hometown parade preview on the streets around the University Center for the Arts.
CSU’s nationally renowned annual Honor Band Festival brings together the finest high school musicians from the Rocky Mountain region. The three-day festival features guest conductors and clinicians from across the country and is capped off with a performance by the High School Honor Band in the beautiful, state-of-the art Griffin Concert Hall.
December 5, 2018 – December 6, 2018 @ 10:00 am – 7:30 pm – Student Art Holiday Sale The Fiber, Metalsmithing, Pottery & Printmaking Guild of CSU will be hosting a holiday sale in the Gregory Allicar Museum! Now is your chance to pick up some beautifully crafted and locally made ceramics, prints, jewelry, t-shirts and other beautiful gifts. Feel free to share this wonderful event with anyone you feel […]
Each work presented on the Metamorphosis concert explores the composer’s creative ability to transform existing musical material into new works of art. The concert includes compositions by Edwin E. Bagley, John Barnes Chance, Ira Hearshen, David Gillingham, and David Lovrien, and also features the 1957 American Band Association Ostwald Award winning composition, Symphonic Suite, by Clifton Williams. Please join us for an exciting evening of upcycled music for wind band.
The 2018-2019 Wind Symphony season explores civilization and how humans develop a creative, moral, spiritual, and intellectual understanding of the world. Colorado State University is committed to the humanities, and the ensemble, conducted by Rebecca Phillips, continues the season by highlighting famous works that showcase text and cadence, essential to both musical compositions and literature. We hope you will join us as we continue to celebrate the Liberal Arts at the UCA!
The semester’s culminating recital by our freshman vocalists
Directed by Walt Jones February 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 7:30 p.m., matinees on February 17, 24, 2 p.m. Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe, a small-time East End hood, now in Brighton to collect £6,000 from his fiancée’s dad. But Roscoe is really his sister Rachel posing as […]
Guest Clinician: Dr. Liza Meyer Kodály Meets Orff – Applying the Best of Both Worlds for Learning and Creating Register at https://www.coloradokodaly.org/workshops.html
Saturday April 13, 2019 (IRH)
Directed by Noah Racey April 26, 27, May 2, 3, 4, 7:30 p.m.; matinees on April 28, May 5, 2 p.m. This tender story of family, friendship and acceptance teaches us that it really is a wonderful thing to “love who you love.” Winner of the 2003 Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, A […]