Imposters Falsely Claiming to Fundraise for CU

June 28, 2010

It has recently come to the attention of the University of Colorado that door-to-door magazine salespeople have been falsely representing themselves as members of a 鈥淐U orchestra鈥 raising money for a trip to Europe. Arvada is one of the cities in which these impostors have been spotted in recent weeks.

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Tesla Quartet

June 28, 2010

Performance of Matthew Browne鈥檚 String Quartet 鈥樝囄肯傗, I 鈥 Nocturne 鈥楲鈥橧nconnue de la Seine鈥 by the Tesla String Quartet (Graduate Quartet in Residence) on May 1st, 2010

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Tia Fuller on the cover of JazzTimes

June 24, 2010

Saxophonist and CU Jazz Studies alumn Tia Fuller (MM 2001) appeared on the cover of the June 2010 edition of JazzTimes. To read an intro to the article, visit the JazzTimes website.

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Pianist David Korevaar performs Liszt

May 29, 2010

Associate Professor of Piano David Korevaar performs two of Liszt鈥檚 Swiss pieces: Eglogue and Mal du pays. The first is an evocation of spring (a nice relief after the Vall茅e d鈥橭bermann); the second, based on a Ranz des vaches that Liszt evidently liked well enough to recycle many years later in his famous Nuages Gris, is filled with nostalgia and longing. Recorded live at the University of Colorado, January 26, 2010.

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Pendulum Series: Greg Simon's "Rant"

May 29, 2010

Alumni composer Greg Simon鈥檚 Rant (2009) performed on the Pendulum Series at the University of Colorado on October 14, 2009. Andrew Stonerock, soprano saxophone. Neal Postma, alto saxophone. Christopher Maddox, tenor saxophone. Sterling Steffen, baritone saxophone.

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Highlife Ensemble Theatre

May 29, 2010

The CU West African Highlife Ensemble held its 10th Anniversary Celebration April 17, 2010 at Macky. CUWAHE commemorated this milestone by combining traditional and contemporary in one concert which brought African music to audiences of all ages and walks of life. Joining in the anniversary celebraton were a delegation of chiefs and queenmothers from the Asante Kingdom of Ghana who shared their vibrant musical traditions.

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Grusin Music Hall Renovation

May 7, 2010

Grusin Music Hall is undergoing a major renovation this summer which will significantly improve its acoustics and audience experience. The stage will be lowered by 14 inches and made acoustic for better sound and a more intimate setting. A permanent rear acoustic wall will be added for better sound isolation from outside sources. Additional benefits include a larger performing space, improved lighting, more natural wood, and better handicap accessibility.

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CU Bassoon Studio Concert

May 6, 2010

Giovanni Gabrieli鈥檚 Sonata pian e forte arranged by William Waterhouse performed in Grusin Music Hall

CU Opera Program

April 9, 2010

Great repertoire, lavish scenery, amazing voices, and outstanding value鈥搕hese are the hallmarks of CU Opera. Director Leigh Holman and Music Director Nicholas Carthy bring you the best of classical and contemporary opera in three fascinating productions each season, and in the CU New Opera Workshop beginning in Summer 2010.

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