Aaron and Afa Dworkin

Third Annual Distinguished Lectureship hosts award-winning leaders of the Sphinx Organization

Dec. 10, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the College of Music's third annual Distinguished Lectureship in Music, Diversity and Inclusion comes to Grusin Music Hall with a lecture by social entrepreneurs and arts leaders Aaron and Afa Dworkin from the award-winning Sphinx Organization.

Holiday Festival by the numbers (see text of story for details)

The Holiday Festival: By the numbers

Nov. 14, 2019

For almost three-quarters of a century, the Holiday Festival has thrilled Boulder audiences and ushered in the beginning of the holiday season. We looked into the history of the festival and found some fun facts that give some context to this merry tradition.

Grauman Donation

Emphasizing diversity in American music

Nov. 5, 2019

In her first year with the American Music Research Center, Professor of Musicology Susan Thomas has made great strides in expanding the unique archive of the center, conducting outreach on American music and history, and supporting scholars and class curricula.

Group at Carnegie Hall

Colorado returns to Carnegie

A dozen College of Music performers can now call themselves Carnegie Hall veterans.

It's a Wonderful Life opera

Classic holiday film gets Heggie and Scheer's operatic treatment in Macky

Oct. 15, 2019

After touring across the United States, esteemed composer Jake Heggie and renowned librettist Gene Scheer’s "It’s a Wonderful Life" returns home to the Eklund Opera Program and Macky Auditorium.

Walther with viola

Takács Quartet announces appointment of violist Richard O'Neill, retirement of Geri Walther after 15 years

Oct. 9, 2019

As the Takács Quartet enters its 45th year, the internationally acclaimed string quartet—in residence at the College of Music since 1986—will soon see a new musician enter its esteemed ranks.

student rehearses on stage

New Musical Theatre program opens with “Edges”

Sept. 26, 2019

Join the brand new cohort for an October production of coming-of-age musical “Edges,” written by Tony-nominated duo Pasek and Paul.

Director of Orchestral Studies, Gary Lewis

Ushering in another exciting year

Aug. 26, 2019

With the summer drawing to a close, students and faculty, new and familiar, excitedly return to campus to jumpstart the 2019-20 academic year. With the ongoing expansion of the Imig Music Building and all the exciting performances and events coming up this semester, the College of Music eagerly welcomes back its talented host of musicians.

female musician for Cleveland Orchestra

Cleveland residency features women’s panel

Aug. 21, 2019

As members of the Cleveland Orchestra return to Boulder for a marquee residency, the college is planning a panel with female members of the orchestra.

CU NOW Workshop

Opera from the ground up: CU New Opera Workshop

Aug. 13, 2019

CU NOW guest composer Tom Cipullo, director Leigh Holman and performer Zachary Bryant take you behind the scenes for rehearsal and performance.

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