This Week at the College of Music: Student Edition - Sept. 2, 2021 | College of Music

This Week at the College of Music: Student Edition - Sept. 2, 2021

Photo of the week:
First-year students attend Kickoff + Spirit Night at Folsom Field

鈥淚t鈥檚 been a long time coming, but with a few continuing pandemic precautions to help keep us all safe, we're finally returning to an in-person experience at CU 麻豆影院 this fall. I鈥檓 thrilled to welcome you back to a more traditional in-person experience at the College of Music, and what better way to celebrate than coming together for the Warner Imig Music Building dedication ceremony and open house on Sept. 17. Festivities will begin at 11 a.m. on the southeast side of our building and Join us as we celebrate our completed expansion and tour the new space while enjoying performances, rehearsals, presentations and refreshments alongside other members of our community. I鈥檒l see you there!鈥�
鈥�John Davis, Dean of the College of Music

News

College of Music welcomes two Sher Distinguished Musician Scholarship recipients

We鈥檙e thrilled to introduce Raven Dow-Hygelund and Anna Kallinikos as the most recent recipients of the College of Music鈥檚 Sher Distinguished Musician Scholarship.

College of Music's Faculty Tuesdays series celebrates 22 years of community-focused music making

As part of the College of Music's long-running Faculty Tuesdays series, professional musicians, vocalists and ensembles in the college play concerts most Tuesdays during the fall and spring semesters, offering students and community members the opportunity to experience firsthand the renowned talent housed right here on campus.

Horn performance + pedagogy student ready for fall after whirlwind spring and summer

Not only did DMA candidate Valerie Sly win Third Horn position with the Des Moines Metro Opera, she also recently nailed the runner-up spot for the Fort Worth Symphony鈥檚 Principal Horn position, earned a finalist spot for the United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. and was invited to return to the Lucerne Festival Academy.

Noteworthy

From the Chancellor:
Explore, participate, connect: 3 ways to start out the year strong听
5 ways to connect with campus: there's always something new to discover!
Don't miss the Student Information page on the College of Music website: browse useful information about degree recitals, scheduling a recording session, finding a collaborative pianist, joining a student organization, landing a job on campus ... and more.听
The College of Music Student Government has announced upcoming elections! Email cmsg@colorado.edu for more information about open positions, how to run for a position and how to vote.听
To ensure student attendance at our free Faculty Tuesdays recital series, we hold the back couple rows for you until 7:25 p.m. and join us...we鈥檙e saving you a seat.
Our American Music Research Center is breaking ground with its innovative Soundscapes of the People project, a comprehensive research effort in collaboration with local community stakeholders to document, preserve and engage with diverse musical and cultural influences in and around Pueblo, Colorado. The research team aims to address the lack of representation and inclusion in the history of Southern Colorado culture.
Did you know? The Howard B. Waltz Music Library, one of five libraries within the 麻豆影院 University Libraries, houses one of the largest and most important music research collections in the Mountain West. Explore scores, recordings, books, periodicals and sheet music.听

Resources

Event scheduling and publicity: learn how to schedule and publicize your College of Music event.听
Fall 2021 semester: key dates听
Stay informed about COVID-19 protocols on campus. Masks are required in public indoor spaces on the CU 麻豆影院 campus, regardless of vaccination status.
CU 麻豆影院 requires faculty, staff and students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more and don't miss the Sept. 15 deadline!

This week's events

Two Pianos +
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m.

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today. Join our undergraduate and graduate students in their degree recitals,听streaming live from the College of Music website.