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Congratulations to Shellie L. who is the Grand Prize Trivia Winner of our Spring seasons weekly contests. She has won a Pick 6 Music Pass for the Fall 2008 season. We are also awarding a Pick 6 Music Pass to David B., who has faithfully answered our trivia questions since we began the contests and always provides extensive, interesting information in his answers! Our trivia questions will be back next fall when performances start up again, so start studying your arts trivia now to win tickets to what is sure to be a wonderful season!
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| DANCE WELCOMES CAROL RODERICK |
The Dance Program is pleased to announce that Carol Roderick will join the faculty as Assistant Professor of Ballet this fall. Roderick is an extraordinary artist with more than 35 years of teaching, coaching, and directing in the highest levels of the professional and educational ballet world. Her students are dancing in professional ballet companies all over the world, and her research in and application of ballet pedagogy and repertoire is highly regarded in professional training programs throughout the country. Read more (PDF) |
| KUEHN, KOSLOWSKE JOIN MUSIC DEPT. |
The Music Department is delighted to welcome two new members to its faculty: Dan Kuehn (pictured) in Brass and Charles Koslowske in Voice.
Dan Kuehn has been 2nd/Asst. Principal Trumpet with the Colorado Symphony since 1976. He has performed numerous times as a guest soloist with that symphony, and has toured Europe as a guest soloist performing along side the world renowned pianist Claude Frank. Read more
Charles Koslowske has been the official accompanist for the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and the Denver Lyric Opera Guild competition; served as music director/pianist for productions with CU Theatre, Dance, and Opera, Boulder Broadway Company, Boulder's Dinner Theatre, and Lyric Artists of the West; and performed character roles in CU and Colorado Opera Troupe productions. Read more |
| NEW ART MUSEUM PART OF UCA |
The completed University Center for the Arts will include the first art museum at Colorado State University. Opening the museum is a long process that involves archival packing, moving, acclimatizing and installing works of art. This slow process will protect works of art, especially those composed of organic materials like wood, from damage that can occur with sudden climate changes. Mark your calendar now for the April 2, 2009 opening of the museum! Read more and take a virtual tour of the museum
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| VOCAL WINNERS, SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS |
In February, twenty-eight students participated in the annual Singer of the Year Competition where undergraduate vocal music majors compete for awards, scholarships and special distinctions. For the second consecutive year, the Singer of the Year was awarded to senior vocal performance major John Lindsey. See all the awards (PDF) For vocal students, a critical component of their education comes from professional summer engagements. After national and international audition competitions, ten CSU students were hired to participate in summer programs. Read more (PDF) |
| STEVEN MOORE SPIRIT CAMP CLINICIAN |
Dr. J. Steven Moore will participate as a guest clinician at Spirit Camp, a leadership and performance training camp for band students and band directors to be held at the University of Alabama Birmingham from June 24-28. Dr. Moore will share his methods to help band directors from all over the country build strong programs. Read more about Dr. Moore |
| REGISTER FOR SUMMER MUSIC CAMP |
Register Now for Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp!
CSU's Rocky Mountain Summer Music Camp for 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.
Registration Form (PDF)
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