MICROLOGIES

Starting: 10:00 am, Wednesday, January 18, 2023

January 18, 2023 – July 2, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –

MICROLOGIES is a traveling, growing group exhibition that revolves around the aesthetics of small-scale, micro materiality poetics and minimum gesture politics. The eclectic group of contemporary artists in this exhibition have been invited to take the challenge of creating a very small but nevertheless significant piece, which is no bigger than 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm) on each side, the exact measurements of a standard Rubik’s Cube.

MFA Thesis Exhibition 2023

Starting: 10:00 am, Friday, April 28, 2023
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April 28, 2023 – July 23, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –

The annual Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Thesis Exhibition marks the culmination of a three-year degree program in the visual arts that fosters individual research and creative studio practice. Students in the program focus on a particular area of study and complete a mature body of work in their chosen field. Artwork is situated within the discourse of contemporary art practice.

Don Vogl: An Independent Vision

May 12, 2023 – August 6, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –

Don Vogl: An Independent Vision honors Vogl’s contribution to the Fort Collins art community since 2003.

Throughout his career, Vogl has maintained his independent vision as a painter, draughtsman, and printmaker. While aware of contemporary trends and theories, Vogl has frequently used them as a foil to explore his personal point of view. Instead of perfecting a singular style—which is the practice of many contemporary artists—he has forged his own path and worked abstractly when it suited him and representationally to realize his vision. This exhibition demonstrates how Vogl’s figuration and abstraction have rubbed against each other, subtly informing each other, and have created a poignant, complete body of work.

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2023 Summer Voice Intensive

June 5, 2023 – June 9, 2023 @ 12:00 am –

Spend a week honing your craft on the beautiful CSU campus!  Auditioned students will perform a solo in our beautiful Recital Hall. Participants will also take voice lessons with CSU faculty, and participate in workshops, masterclasses, and talkbacks, including ‘Conquering the College Audition.’

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2023 Education in Motion: A Professional Development Seminar for pK-12 Teachers

June 5, 2023 – June 8, 2023 @ 12:00 am –

Join leading Dance/Movement Educators and Education Specialists to explore strategies and tools for integrating movement at all levels of learning in pK-12 classrooms. Colorado State University invites Colorado pK-12 teachers and administrators to join us in-person for presentations, exploration, sharing resources, and expanding our awareness and knowledge of the benefits of movement in the classroom. Guest speakers, university faculty, and education specialists will present the latest research and tools to help you to reach more students, offer innovative ways to teach core curriculum, and learn about how our state is supporting our efforts.

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2023 Musical Theatre Summer Workshop

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June 5, 2023 – June 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance offers a six-day workshop (Monday-Saturday) studying musical theatre for ages 14-18. This intensive program is an opportunity to study musical theatre with the award-winning faculty of CSU’s Musical Theatre program: Broadway performers Noah Racey (Curtains, Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Patty Goble, (Curtains, Ragtime), have performed in 11+ Broadway […]

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2023 Musical Theatre Summer Workshop

June 5, 2023 – June 10, 2023 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm –

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance offers a six-day workshop (Monday-Saturday) studying musical theatre for ages 14-18. This intensive program is an opportunity to study musical theatre with the award-winning faculty of CSU’s Musical Theatre program: Broadway performers Noah Racey (Curtains, Thoroughly Modern Millie) and Patty Goble, (Curtains, Ragtime), have performed in 11+ Broadway shows and have 50 years’ professional experience between them. Students will work on college audition material, bring song interpretation skills to a new level, and study movement from one of Broadway’s top song and dance performers. This summer workshop is offered June 5-10, 2023. Camps take place at CSU Spur in Denver. Cost is $540 per participant; scholarships are available.

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2023 CSU Jazz Summer Workshop

Date: 12:00 am, Thursday, June 8, 2023

June 8, 2023 – June 10, 2023 @ 12:00 am –

This is an excellent opportunity for middle school and high school students to begin to unravel the mystery of Jazz improvisation by working with our excellent Jazz faculty at CSU.  We can help you make sense of all of those chord changes and equip you with tools and strategies to improvise better and improve over time. This workshop will provide the information, practice techniques, and experience to grow as a Jazz musician.

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2023 Organ Week Concert: Ken Cowan

Date: 7:30 pm, Monday, June 12, 2023

June 12, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Rice University, Shepherd School of Music, Head of Organ Program Ken Cowan is one of North America’s finest concert organists. Praised for his dazzling artistry, impeccable technique, and imaginative programming by audiences and critics alike, he maintains a rigorous performing schedule that takes him to major concert venues and churches in America, Canada, Europe, and Asia. […]

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2023 Organ Week Concert: Todd Wilson

Date: 7:30 pm, Tuesday, June 13, 2023

June 13, 2023 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Praeludium in F# minor, BuxWV 146 by Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Two Cincinnati Improvisations by Gerre Hancock (1934-2012) transcribed T. Wilson Passacaglia in C minor, BWV 582 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Variations on an Easter Theme (for organ duet) by John Rutter (b. 1945) Ken Cowan and Todd Wilson Two Preludes on American Hymn Tunes by George […]

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2023 CSU Brass Workshop

Date: 12:00 am, Monday, June 26, 2023

June 26, 2023 – June 29, 2023 @ All Day –

The CSU Brass Workshop is an exciting new opportunity for student brass players to gain valuable instruction and improve on their instrument in a low-pressure and supportive environment. This three-day workshop is designed to help students with all aspects of their brass playing through daily warm-up sessions, clinics, chamber ensembles, group lessons and more!

Yoga in the Gardens

Starting: 5:30 pm, Thursday, June 29, 2023
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June 29, 2023 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm –

A free, hour-long Vinyasa flow yoga class in the Annual Flower Trial Gardens, across the street from the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art. Led by Theresa McLaren, GAMA Visitor Services Manager and certified yoga instructor.

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2023 Summer Conducting Seminar

Date: 12:00 am, Friday, June 30, 2023

June 30, 2023 – July 16, 2023 @ All Day –

The unique program is designed for music educators, enabling students to earn a master’s degree while continuing to work full-time. With the exception of a two-week summer seminar held on the CSU campus, all course work can be completed online or using your own school orchestra, choir, or band as your conducting laboratory.

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International Clarinet Association Conference – ClarinetFest® 2023

Date: 12:00 am, Wednesday, July 5, 2023

July 5, 2023 – July 9, 2023 @ 12:00 am –

All musicians and clarinetists are invited to an opportunity of a lifetime. The International Clarinet Association’s 50th Anniversary Conference – ClarinetFest® 2023, is taking place in Westminster, Colorado from July 5-9, 2023. CSU Clarinet Professor Dr. Wesley Ferreira is the artistic director of this event, which will attract thousands of clarinetists of all levels, abilities, and ages from around the world.

Yoga in the Gardens

Starting: 5:30 pm, Thursday, July 20, 2023
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July 20, 2023 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm –

A free, hour-long Vinyasa flow yoga class in the Annual Flower Trial Gardens, across the street from the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art. Led by Theresa McLaren, GAMA Visitor Services Manager and certified yoga instructor.

Dibul Kouana: A Visual Language for Feminine Prestige

Starting: 10:00 am, Friday, July 21, 2023

July 21, 2023 – December 17, 2023 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm –

Among Bana-speaking communities in northern Cameroon, the visual arts are used in a variety of ways to communicate an individual’s status, as well as to promote gender roles in society. This exhibition explores the visual complexity of beaded aprons known as Dibul Kouana or Pikuran, which are worn by women and are used to promote social status, personal identity, and social ties.

Dibul Kouana: Curator Talks and Reception

Starting: 5:00 pm, Thursday, July 27, 2023
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July 27, 2023 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm –

Celebrate Dibul Kouana: A Visual Language for Feminine Prestige with curator talks by Fiona McAliney, Julie Holding, & Ella Rupp!

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2023 Dance Lab Summer Intensive

Date: 12:00 am, Sunday, July 30, 2023

July 30, 2023 – August 12, 2023 @ 12:00 am –

CSU Dance Lab is a college preparatory summer program offering immersive study in classical and contemporary dance forms, repertory, theory, and composition. In addition to dance classes and rehearsals, students will attend lectures, develop artist statements, choreograph solos, and present a public performance. Mentored by CSU Dance faculty, renowned guest artists, and current dance majors, attendees expand skills and knowledge while contributing to a collaborative creative process. Beginner through pre-preprofessional level dancers ages 14+ are invited to register for our two-week in-person intensive. To ensure individualized attention, registration is limited to 24 dancers admitted on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Fall 2023 Student Recitals FREE

Date: 12:00 am, Thursday, September 7, 2023

September 7, 2023 – December 9, 2023 @ All Day – 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 7, 2023: 5 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, Rachel Richardson, Horn Friday, October 20, 2023: 5 […]

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Fall 2023 Visit and Audition Days

Date: 12:00 am, Friday, November 3, 2023

November 3, 2023 – November 4, 2023 @ 12:00 am –

We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming on-campus or virtual visit. Prospective students (high school juniors, seniors, transfer students, and current CSU students) will meet dance faculty and current dance majors.

No matter if you come to campus or meet with us online, the itinerary includes 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) will have an opportunity to ask questions of the faculty and current students during a Q&A session.

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2023 Fall Theatre Visit Day

Date: 1:30 pm, Friday, November 10, 2023

November 10, 2023 @ 1:30 pm – 9:30 pm –

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, and attend the evening performance of the fall musical (25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee).

The itinerary also includes an overview of the program and degrees, and visiting students will have dinner with current CSU students before the show.

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2023 CSU Honor Band Festival

Date: 12:00 am, Thursday, December 7, 2023

December 7, 2023 – December 9, 2023 @ 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. Guest clinicians and conductors enhance the student’s experience, providing invaluable insight and expertise. In addition to rehearsals, students enjoy several concerts given by CSU faculty and student ensembles. The experience is capped off with a performance by the Honor Wind Symphony and the Festival Concert Band in the beautiful, world-class Griffin Concert Hall.

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Spring 2024 Visit and Audition Days

Date: 12:00 am, Friday, February 16, 2024
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February 16, 2024 – February 17, 2024 @ 12:00 am –

We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming on-campus or virtual visit. Prospective students (high school juniors, seniors, transfer students, and current CSU students) will meet dance faculty and current dance majors.

No matter if you come to campus or meet with us online, the itinerary includes 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) will have an opportunity to ask questions of the faculty and current students during a Q&A session.

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Spring 2024 Virtual Visit Session

Date: 10:30 am, Saturday, February 17, 2024
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February 17, 2024 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm –

We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming on-campus or virtual visit. Prospective students (high school juniors, seniors, transfer students, and current CSU students) will meet dance faculty and current dance majors.

No matter if you come to campus or meet with us online, the itinerary includes 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) will have an opportunity to ask questions of the faculty and current students during a Q&A session.