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This week, we are sharing more news and updates from our faculty and students, as well as a special offer from Central City Opera for CSU Arts supporters, and a look at the final phase of construction of the University Center for the Arts that opens this fall!
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| TOUR DANCE CO. PERFORMS IN MEXICO |
 Assistant Professor Chung-Fu Chang and five student members of the Tour Dance Company he directs were invited to showcase their performance and choreography at the International Festival of Contemporary Dance Avant Garde Mexico in Merida Yucatan, Mexico on May 24 and 25. The appearance augmented the dance program's international reputation and provided students with an incredible experience to further their careers in dance. Read more (PDF) |
| ART DEPT. RECEIVES MANY ACCOLADES |
 The Department of Art is proud of the many accomplishments of its talented faculty, who continue to contribute to the visual arts on a national and international level through group, solo, juried and invited exhibitions and scholarly publications and presentations. During 2007 alone, the art faculty participated in 86 regional, national, and international exhibitions, and published 16 papers, presentations, and articles, along with 1 book under review. Read more (PDF)
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| REGISTER FOR SUMMER MUSIC CAMP |
 Register Now for Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp!
CSU's Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp, a six day intensive music performance camp open to students entering 7th grade through new high school graduates, is July 13 - 18. Under the direction of Dr. Chad Nicholson Music Camp is a paramount training ground for enthusiastic music students, furnishing them with the tools they need to learn, create, collaborate, perform and excel. Don't miss this rare opportunity for your young musician to be showcased with famous conductors and clinicians, internationally acclaimed band directors, and celebrity performers while experiencing innovative teaching approaches that enhance their instrumental, vocal and orchestral experience. Early registration ends June 15, so sign up today!
Registration Form (PDF) |
| TRANSITIONS FOR MUSIC FACULTY |
 The Music Department is saying farewell to Associate Band Director Chad Nicholson who has accepted a position as director of bands at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne beginning in the fall.
Soprano and author Cynthia Vaughn is transitioning from full-time academia to guest CSU faculty as she pursues her passion for travel, writing, mentoring, and performing new collaborative works. She will open Magnolia Music Studio in Old Town in August, and her summer travel includes vocal literature workshops in Charlotte, North Carolina and masterclasses and recitals in Urbino, Italy.
We wish Chad and Cynthia both the very best and thank them for all of their hard work in developing CSU's band and vocal programs! |
| PHASE III OPENS IN SEPTEMBER! |
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| OFFER FROM CENTRAL CITY OPERA |
 Central City Opera Offers CSU Arts Supporters
Buy One, Get One FREE tickets for:
The Rape of Lucretia - June 6 & 10, 8:00 p.m.
Susannah - July 5, 8:00 p.m. & July 20, 2:30 p.m.
The Rape of Lucretia is a gripping story of the virtuous Lucretia, a faithful wife dishonored amidst political rebellion in ancient Rome. It is a story that changed the course of history and inspired many classic paintings and sculptures.
Susannah gives a glimpse into small town Tennessee as young Susannah is falsely accused of wanton behavior by the church elders and their wives. The gossip escalates when a charismatic preacher tries to save her soul. Performances are held at the Central City Opera House in Central City, Colorado. To purchase tickets, call the box office at 303-292-6700 or buy them online. Use code " CSU." Offer valid for new purchases only. | |
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