Alexina Louie

Visiting composer Alexina Louie navigates Asian identity in Western classical music

Feb. 7, 2023

In a week-long residency coming up—including four free, public events—Canadian composer Alexina Louie will explore what it means to find your own voice and identity.

Annie Booth

In stride with jazz alumna Annie Booth

July 12, 2022

Alumna Annie Booth shares how the College of Music continues to impact her career as an award-winning jazz pianist, band leader, composer/arranger and educator—and offers valuable career advice.

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Piano + Keyboard Program hosts DEI-focused guest lecturers, master class

Oct. 27, 2021

Kicking off November, the College of Music's Piano + Keyboard Program will present virtual and in-person events as part of a doctoral seminar on diverse piano literature.

George Walker

Winds program features music by celebrated BIPOC composer George Walker

Oct. 13, 2021

On Oct. 19, horn and piano faculty will collaborate with the CU Boulder Graduate Wind Quintet and members of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in a Faculty Tuesdays program for winds, including George Walker's "Wind Set."

Daniel Sher and Boyce Reid Sher

Supporter spotlight: Daniel Sher and Boyce Reid Sher

Nov. 24, 2020

Dean Emeritus Dan Sher and his wife Boyce Reid Sher have already left an indelible mark on the College of Music. Now they’re lending their name to a new piano faculty studio.

Susan Olenwine

‘Collaboration makes all the sense in the world’: Susan Olenwine

Nov. 17, 2020

Collaborative pianist Susan Olenwine works together for the College of Music as a member of the alumni council and advisory board.

Doree Hickman and her late husband Jerry

Supporter spotlight: Doree Hickman

Oct. 27, 2020

Doree Hickman gained a family when she became involved with the College of Music Advisory Board. Now she’s giving back to the place she loves as part of the music+ campaign.

Richard Masters posing

The chance to learn from the best

College of Music alumnus and Virginia Tech Assistant Professor of Piano Richard Masters looks back on his formative time at the College of Music.

Image of David Korevaar at his piano

David Korevaar's Beethoven Sonata Challenge

March 23, 2020

With concert activity suspended this spring, Helen and Peter Weil Professor of Piano David Korevaar is uploading videos of himself performing the 32 Beethoven Sonatas on his living room piano. His plan is to upload 32 sonatas in 60 days to his Youtube channel.

David Korevaar

David Korevaar named Distinguished Professor

Sept. 13, 2019

One of just 106 CU professors to have earned the distinction since it was first created in 1977, Korevaar received final approval from the University of Colorado Regents on Sept. 13.

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