By Lauren Scott, UCA Publicity Intern “Happy are those who forget that which cannot be changed.” Wrapped within a flurry of colorful characters, interjected musical numbers, and the setting of a masked ball, this line from Johann Strauss’s Die Fledermaus encapsulates the theme of the piece, one that suggests that we can choose singing, drinking, […]
“Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children.” – President George […]
The School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Colorado State University presents the Fall 2016 University Symphony Orchestra Concert. The performance will take place on two nights, on Sept. 29 and 30. Both will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts, located at 1400 Remington Street. […]
Graduation from college is special. Students spend four or more years pursuing a degree that will catapult them forward into their professional lives. But what makes alumni legends in the workforce are those additional endeavors they undertake. A recent CSU Music graduate is on his way to that status. Anthony Lederhos, 2015, B.M. Music, wasted […]
By Samantha Bufmack, UCA Marketing Intern What if there was a way that music could cure the mind? Wouldn’t you be a tad skeptical? Well, prepare to be convinced as you step into the world of a student who believes music can do just that. Meet graduating senior Amanda Sciarabba, an individual who has dedicated her love […]
Written by Lauren Scott, UCA Marketing Intern Finals week… most students cringe when they hear these two words. All it means to most is a week spent in the library, head-phones on, coffee in hand, and face buried deep in books and computers. The words “fun,” “creative.”, and “exhilarating” aren’t used to describe this experience. […]
By: Madeline Bombardi, UCA Marketing Intern On a concert that nods to the festive May 5th date, the Symphonic Band’s pursuit of great wind literature, creating a transformative experience for the audience, and musical and artistic growth of its musicians lead Dr. Richard Frey, associate director of bands, to select David Maslanka’s Concerto for Clarinet […]
Written by Samantha Bufmack, UCA Marketing Intern The collectivistic and masterful sounds of the annual combined concert will captivate and inspire anyone who attends! This concert features all four Colorado State University Choirs and the University Symphony Orchestra, totaling nearly two hundred and fifty talented students, conducted by Maestro Wes Kenney. The first part of […]
As appearing in SOURCE Each year the CSU Alumni Association recognizes outstanding university educators with Best Teacher Awards. This year liberal arts faculty took home half of the total awards, with three professors being selected as honorees. Denise Apodaca School of Music, Theatre, and Dance Denise Favela Apodaca received her B.A. in piano performance from […]