This Week at the College of Music: Student Edition - March 11, 2021

Picture of the Week: Striving for change, equitable learning

Student leader Asha Romeo is working to create a diverse and equitable learning environment for underrepresented students. “I hope to see more transparency between the student body and faculty and administrators,” she says. Read more about the call for accountability and equity right here at the College of Music.

This week's news

Pandemic workaround: Choral Conductors Colloquium

The COVID-19 pandemic blindsided not only arts organizations and presenters but also arts education and mentorship. Fortunately, doctoral student Raul Dominguez knew just what to do.

Noteworthy

The Senior Class Council is planning a 2021 commencement video, and your video(s) capturing what it means to be Music Buff are welcome!
Commencement will include in-person Grad Appreciation Days.
Who is your most inspiring CU Boulder educator? A campus-wide call for 2021 Best Should Teach nominations
The Health & Wellness Services office in Student Affairs offers a wide variety of support. Check out Mindful Mondays—weekly events focused on gratitude, mindfulness, relationships and more—or SilverCloud Health, a free online portal that features secure, immediate access to online programs for stress, anxiety and depression.
Ideas for socializing safely: because making friends in college can be harder than it looks, especially in the age of physical distancing and increased precautions.
Boulder Arts Week is coming up March 26-April 3! Boulder's arts community is rising to the occasion with an array of cultural experiences to enjoy. Join us at Boulder’s only large-scale, inclusive celebration of our community’s thriving creativity.

COVID-19 resources

College of Music COVID-19 resources: The college is continuing with mandatory weekly COVID-19 testing for all students and faculty engaged in high aerosol music activities. And for the health and safety of our entire community, everyone is required to wear a mask both indoors and outdoors while on campus. Specifically, all music students, faculty and staff must wear a mask while participating in classes, lessons, coachings, rehearsals of all size ensembles, performances, meetings in our music buildings and anytime they are playing their instruments or singing. [Exception: Flutists are not required to wear a mask while playing but must still maintain the required 8-foot minimum distance.]
Campus-wide COVID-19 updates and resources
Join the weekly campus Q&A with CU Boulder leaders, Tuesdays at noon.
Visit Protect Our Herd for information on how to protect yourself and others.
Buff Info is the campus information center for topics related to CU Boulder—from study space reservations to mental health resources, student health services and more.

This week's events

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Jupiter String Quartet
Wiancko and Schubert
Stream available through March 15, 11 p.m.
Exclusive streamed video event for Takács Quartet season ticket holders only

Guest Recital [canceled]
Frederic Chiu, piano
Friday, March 12, 7:30 p.m.

Percussion Ensemble
Monday, March 15, 7:30 p.m.
Watch the streaming event

Faculty Tuesdays
"Being There!" with Daniel Silver and Friends
Tuesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
Watch the streaming event

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Hip-Hop in Times of Pandemic and Protest
“Sounding Politics,” a Roundtable
Wednesday, March 17, 6 p.m.
Presented through Zoom

Jazz Combos [canceled]
Wednesday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.

Student Degree Recitals
The stars of tomorrow are on stage today. Join our undergraduate and graduate students in their degree recitals, streaming live from the College of Music website.

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