• The CU-Boulder College of Music graduate program tied for 20th position among all music degree-granting institutions in the United States by U.S. News & World Report (August, 2000).
  
• The Colorado Commission on Higher Education designated the College of Music’s CU Opera Program as a “Program of Excellence”, acknowledging it to be among the most exceptional educational programs in the state.

• The College of Music’s Entrepreneurship Center for Music is a leader in exploring traditional and non-traditional applications of music degrees through its unique interdisciplinary program.
  
• The College hosts the American Music Research Center (AMRC), prominent among university rare music repositories, and housed in one of the finest music libraries in the western region.
  
• The internationally acclaimed, Grammy Award nominated and Gramophone Award winning Takács Quartet is in residence at the College of Music, annually presenting concerts, coaching and teaching students.
  
• The Artist Series, one of the oldest in the country, brings world-renowned performing artists to the Boulder campus for concerts, along with master classes and residencies.

The College’s alumni, friends, faculty, and staff play an important role in the continuing success of music at CU. Decade after decade of contributed support has provided a strong foundation, helping the College to gain and retain its high ranking. The College invites you to play a leading role in continuing its tradition of achievement through your investment in excellence.

Why invest in music?
The reasons are many and varied, and often quite personal. Your life may have been changed by the power of music to bring grace and perspective to how you live. You may have discovered that your musical training--the discipline, focus, and poise it engendered--prepared you in a unique way to succeed in whatever you choose to do.

You may wish to make a gift that provides scholarship support, repaying the financial assistance that may have helped you to graduate. Or you may wish to honor a teacher who made an important difference in your life, or a loved one you wish to remember. Perhaps you wish to contribute to the College because your years here were some of the best of your life and helped set the course for your career.

Whatever the reason, the College of Music’s Development Office will assist you in achieving your giving objectives. They can provide you with the information you need to direct your gift in the manner most meaningful to you. Gifts made to the College may be deductible, and often can help minimize your income or estate taxes. Gifts made by recent donors are recognized annually in the Donor Honor Roll listed in the winter music newsletter, Music from Colorado.

How can I make a gift?
information on methods of giving, including making current gifts of cash or appreciated securities, or making deferred gifts through trusts or bequests.

What investment opportunities are there?
Suggestions for a variety of ways that you can support the College. These include investments in people (student scholarships, graduate fellowships, endowed chairs, etc.), programs (specific departments, activities, or centers), or places for learning (facility enhancement or equipment).

How can I find out more about the CU Foundation?
The website of the CU Foundation where you can find out more about current fundraising campaigns

Who do I contact?
Names, addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of those who can help you make your gift.