This week at the College of Music: Faculty + staff edition - Jan. 25, 2024

We’re thrilled to welcome Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives Kate Cimino to our staff. “Music has shaped every phase of my life and the opportunity to work professionally in this capacity—to support the musicians and creative artists of the College of Music—is truly a joy,” says Cimino. “I’m excited to work alongside the dean and colleagues to advance the strategic and innovative efforts of the college, and to be part of the CU Boulder community.”

• Our College of Music community mourns the recent passing of alumnus Ben Pollack (BME ’14). As a band and choral music educator with a track record of success, Pollack sought to influence large-scale changes in education through music and community.
• Graduate students from music and education have been awarded the 2023-24 Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad fellowship. Ethnomusicologist Lydia Wagenknecht will use the award to travel to Chile to study the effect of climate change on local music. Congratulations! 
• We’re super proud of Professor of Trumpet Ryan Gardner who’s currently serving as president of the International Trumpet Guild! The 48th annual ITG Conference—in Anaheim, California from May 28-June 1, 2024—is open to any trumpeter and trumpet enthusiast of any age and ability.
• “Glorious music gloriously played”: Congratulations to Professor of Piano David Korevaar and the Carpe Diem String Quartet for this terrific, well-earned review of their newly released CD—including the world premiere recording of Luigi Perrachio’s Piano Quintet. 
• Sentimental work: Edward Dusinberre on Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 8 (The Strad): Learn how Beethoven’s String Quartet No. 8 has been a life companion for Edward Dusinberre, first violinist of our Takács Quartet.
• Join a sustainability forum on Jan. 25; Climate Action Plan sessions Jan. 30, 31.
• Nominations for the 2024 BFA Excellence Awards are due Jan. 31.
• The Roser Visiting Artist Program is accepting proposals: Faculty, learn more + submit your “big ideas” by March 1.

• Stay current with the College of Music in our online newsroom.
• Preview, download or print CU Presents digital programs—performances, student recitals + past programs.
• How to help if you’re concerned about a student.
• Spring 2024 professional development opportunities. 
• Spring 2024 FSAP workshops: The Faculty & Staff Assistance Program is dedicated to serving the emotional and psychological needs of the campus community. 
• Questions? Check out Buff Info, CU Boulder’s centralized point of contact for information and resources.