Faculty
This fall, the CU Boulder College of Music launched a new master’s degree in historical performance and research—the first of its kind in North America. Combining rigorous academic training with professional-level performance, the degree prepares students for doctoral study, performance and diverse other music careers.
On Sept. 23, the “Always a Flutist” Faculty Tuesdays recital celebrates the flute through community by showcasing the instrument in solo, duo, quartet and a 50-member flute orchestra. Performers include flute faculty, alumni and current students—as well as talented area high school musicians, and faculty and staff musicians from across campus!
As artist-in-residence of our American Music Research Center and the Center for African & African American Studies, Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist, dramatist and writer Marco Pavé will showcase his artistry and wisdom through classes, workshops and a concert, Sept. 22-26.
Looking back on a fruitful summer, Assistant Professor of Trombone Sterling Tanner led a group of students to participate in the International Trombone Festival in London, Ontario! Learn about their impactful trip and Tanner’s full-circle experience.
From Sept. 10-12, members of The Cleveland Orchestra will resume a biyearly collaboration with the College of Music that began over a decade ago—including a guest recital on Sept. 11, joined by College of Music faculty and students.
Our College of Music community is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Professor Emeritus Oswald (Ozzi) Lehnert.
On July 28, a new Global Seminar in France includes a special opportunity for local fans of the College of Music to experience a recital livecast from Paris to Denver with digital piano technology.
The American Music Research Center had a bustling year. With the introduction of a new director, Michael Uy, came new events, collaborations and opportunities to leverage our varied archives. Learn more and discover what lies ahead for the center!
This May, Professor of Musicology Robert Shay led a group of upper-level undergrads to Vienna, Austria, for a study abroad course titled Vienna 1900: Music, Arts & Culture. Discover where they went, what they learned and how the experience expanded their worldview!
Every summer, the CU New Opera Workshop (CU NOW) hosts an extended workshop where graduate voice students and alumni have direct interaction with living composers and librettists to develop and perform their music over a few weeks. This year, CU NOW again welcomes composer and librettist Mark Adamo and his new work “Sarah in the Theatre” about the legendary American opera conductor, impresario and stage director, Sarah Caldwell.