This Week at the College of Music: Community Edition - Sept. 8, 2022

With the academic year just beginning, we’re looking forward even as we reflect on summer highlights: Last month, we enjoyed hosting a reception for College of Music students studying at the Aspen Music Festival and School, including our Ensemble Flatirons brass quintet pictured here atop Aspen Mountain! Ensemble Flatirons members include Chris Boulais, trumpet; Michael Winkler, trumpet; Riley Bahin, trombone; Maria Anita Long, horn; and Cameron Holt, tuba. Photo credit: Tessa Nojaim

• Meet incoming Assistant Professor of Violin Alex Gonzalez: A new member of the College of Music faculty shares his approach to preparing students to become universal musicians, and fostering an environment of diversity and inclusivity. “It’s not about hyper-specialization, but about flexibility, creativity and keeping an open mind,” he says.
• ‘Soundscapes of the People’ explores Pueblo’s history through music: The College of Music’s American Music Research Center has embarked on a research project to document, preserve and engage with diverse musical and cultural influences in and around Pueblo, Colorado. In this onsite video, learn more about how Soundscapes of the People explores ways that musical traditions have served to bridge social, ethnic, urban/rural and religious identities.
• On Sept. 21—as part of the Retired Faculty Association's Distinguished Professor Seminar Series—Professor of Piano David Korevaar (joined by fellow faculty members Carlo Caballero, Meta Weiss and Charles Wetherbee) will perform two large-scale works by Cécile Chaminade, and discuss her career and the trajectory from fame to obscurity. Join us for this free event in Grusin Music Hall!

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