This week at the College of Music: Student Edition - April 13, 2023

“CU at Boettcher” is back! 
In addition to Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” and our collaboration with El Sistema Colorado, the College of Music’s long-awaited CU at Boettcher concert on May 2 will feature the world premiere of composer Carter Pann’s new work: his five-movement, 17-minute Symphony No. 3–“On The Importance of Our Democracy,” commissioned by the Dr. C.W. Bixler Family Foundation. Learn more about the biennial CU at Boettcher event in this interview with Professor of Conducting + Director of Orchestral Studies Gary Lewis.

• Student spotlight: Erika Gossett will graduate next month with a BM in flute performance, as well as a BA in media studies, a minor in business and a Music Entrepreneurship Certificate, exemplifying the College of Music’s universal musician vision. Her climate change-focused venture, Piña Designs, was also a finalist in the New Venture Challenge this week!
• Wednesdays in April: Join us for our tea + equity chats—weekly DEI discussions over tea. Students, faculty, staff and other campus constituents are welcome to join us at 4 p.m. in Grusin Lobby.
• This year’s Conference on World Affairs is all about climate: The 75th edition of the CWA, through April 14, is an annual gathering of academics, experts, policymakers and community members.
• Boulder Arts Week runs through April 15. 
• Provost Moore will be convening his spring town hall with the College of Music on Friday, April 21, 9-9:50 a.m. Be sure to tune in via Zoom (Meeting ID: 978 8319 8508) and bring your questions!
• Colorado Gov. Jared Polis to give commencement address
• Buffs One Read—a campus initiative that builds community through shared reading—has selected a new title for 2023-2024: The Book of Joy, Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with Douglas Adams.

• Stay current with the College of Music in our online newsroom.
• Feel Good Fridays: Weekly hybrid workshops to learn about a work of art and then participate in a related mindfulness practice.
• CU Mobile Food Pantry, April 20: For students, staff, faculty and community members.
• Emergency alerts available to students in multiple languages.
• Campus support resources: There are many in-person and virtual support and advocacy resources available to you.
• Other questions? Check out Buff Info, CU Boulder’s centralized resource.