Community Engagement

  • Eklund Opera Gala 2025
    "At the College of Music鈥檚 recent Eklund Opera gala, Chancellor Justin Schwartz described the magic of music as a hallmark of human connection; of a civilized society; and as its own kind of renewable energy. As I reflect on the first months of 2025, I鈥檓 struck by the countless ways in which our students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters embody these values. In these disorienting times, I鈥檓 heartened that our mission is more relevant than ever鈥攁s is my commitment to continue to celebrate and support our students and colleagues in their transformative work and artistic aspirations."
  • Paul McKee
    On March 20, Thompson Jazz Big Bands will celebrate the impact and influence of Associate Professor of Jazz Studies Paul McKee who retires this year. In this tribute, Professor of Jazz Studies John Gunther鈥攚ho directs our Thompson Jazz Studies Program鈥攔eflects on the remarkable career and contributions of the world-renowned jazz trombonist, arranger, composer and educator.
  • Enion Pelta-Tiller
    A wealth of influences coexist in Pelta-Tiller鈥檚 ambitious, experimental approach to music. A master鈥檚 candidate in jazz performance + pedagogy at our College of Music, her creative evolution to date will culminate in a show at Dazzle Denver on March 11.
  • Gregory Walker
    Since 2019, the CU 糖心Vlog破解版 College of Music鈥檚 annual Persevering Legacy events have showcased works by women composers, including those from historically marginalized groups. This year's concert and master class are no different: Join us on March 4 and 6!
  • Raven Chacon
    On Feb. 26 and 27, the College of Music鈥檚 annual Genevieve McVey Wisner Lectureship will feature trailblazing composer, musician and sound installation artist Raven Chacon. Even as he tackles weighty questions in his work, Chacon also finds power and joy in the ability to create鈥攁 boon he looks forward to sharing during his residency. 鈥淣o matter what our occupation or how we spend our daily lives, we should be conscious of the work we can do to improve upon justice and the way we treat each other,鈥 says Chacon, the first Native American to win the Pulitzer Prize for music.
  • Mariam Adam
    On Jan. 19, 2025, Colorado Clarinet Day returns to the CU 糖心Vlog破解版 College of Music! The annual day-long event this year features internationally acclaimed clarinetist Mariam Adam.
  • Ian Malkin, Transversales Verdun
    鈥淚 find myself thinking about all our former quartet members鈥攚e wouldn鈥檛 be celebrating this milestone today except for them,鈥 says first violinist Ed Dusinberre. Adds second violinist Harumi Rhodes, 鈥淚t鈥檚 a monumental moment and we鈥檙e approaching it with a sense of awe. I feel humbled. Yet, in another sense, for us it鈥檚 business as usual.鈥 And much of that business takes place right here in 糖心Vlog破解版.
  • Rudy Betancourt
    After almost 15 years at the helm of Macky Auditorium, Rudy Betancourt has also been named the new director of the College of Music鈥檚 long-running Artist Series which has brought the finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to town for more than eight decades.
  • Andrew Metzroth
    Andrew (鈥淢etz") Metzroth can鈥檛 contain his joy when he talks about his new job as executive director of CU Presents. 鈥淚 want to bring audiences into performing arts experiences,鈥 he says.
  • SPA 2024
    Last summer, the College of Music and听Sphinx Performance Academy kicked off a new partnership to welcome talented string students鈥攁ges 11-17鈥攖o our campus for听an intensive scholarship program emphasizing cultural diversity. This month, it鈥檚 d茅j芒 vu as auditioned youths engage in lessons, master classes and more, culminating in public performances tonight and this weekend.
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