Diverse Musicians’ Alliance

Welcome to the Diverse Musicians’ Alliance (DiMA) at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music! 

About DiMA

Established in 2004, DiMA—a program of the CU Leadership, Excellence, Achievement, Diversity (LEAD) Alliance—supports, empowers and builds community among all College of Music students through academic mentorship, scholarships, leadership and community service opportunities, and more.

Additionally, in collaboration with our American Music Research Center (AMRC), DiMA participants present an annual event—Persevering Legacy—that celebrates women composers; undergraduate and graduate music majors present solo and ensemble performances including works from the Helen Walker-Hill Collection.

DiMA participation requires students to maintain a grade point average of 2.75 or higher; students holding the minimum GPA are expected to improve it each semester. As members of the CU LEAD Alliance, DiMA participants may leverage free tutoring to strengthen their studies and boost their GPAs. DiMA participants may also apply for grants through the CU LEAD program based on financial need, academic merit and group participation.

Join us!

DiMA is open to all students including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students. Participants engage and connect throughout the academic year, produce an annual concert and support one another by attending other students’ performances.

Activities + events

DiMA hosts regular gatherings offering opportunities for deep discussions on timely topics—often with guest speakers—and learning from one another; dates are announced in weekly newsletters.

Learn more about the college’s commitment to a culture of care. Questions? Contact Alexis McClain.