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Learning opportunities at the College of Music

The College of Music offers license renewal for music teachers during the summer session, for either non-degree student credits to be used toward a future graduate degree or for a certificate. Scholarship opportunities are available as well.

Learn more + register for the Teacher License Renewal Program.

The College of Music is now offering a graduate certificate for current and non-degree seeking students interested in arts administration. The program is open to working professionals and any CU Boulder students already enrolled in a graduate degree in music, theater or dance.

Find information and apply for the Certificate in Arts Administration

The CU Youth Piano Program trains students through weekly group and private lessons. Instructors are experienced teachers from the College of Music, and the program is supervised by the CU Piano Pedagogy Chair, Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi. The lessons provide thorough instruction at the highest and most effective pedagogical standards while providing opportunities for fun, motivation and enjoyment of music.

Learn more on our Youth Piano Program page.

The CU Boulder Middle School Ensembles (MSE) program is a collaborative experience designed for middle school music students, high school musicians considering a career in music teaching, and music education majors from the University of Colorado Boulder.

Learn more + register for the MSE program.

Working with College of Music musicians

Interested in hiring a musician for your party, corporate event, wedding or other celebration? Visit CU Gigs!

The Eklund Opera Theater Singers is a group of graduate voice students that performs opera scenes at schools and events in the Boulder area.

Learn more on our Opera Theater Singers page.

The College of Music provides a variety of outreach events within the state of Colorado both on- and off-campus. For more information, contact:

Festivals + camps

Top wind band performers in Colorado high schools are invited to take part in the annual CU Boulder Honor Band.

Learn more + register for the CU Boulder Honor Band.

CU Boulder Band Day invites high school marching bands from around Colorado to compete on Folsom Field. Music and visual clinics are provided, along with expert feedback from the press box during the performance.

Learn more + apply for CU Boulder Band Day.

Bassists of all ages are invited to join us for a one-day workshop for classical and jazz bass, including training in the technical aspects of playing bass, sectional and ensemble practices and a chance to play together in a “Monster Bass” ensemble.

Learn more + register for the Bass Festival.

Join us for a full day of music, exhibits, a special Clarinet Choir and guest performances.

Learn more + register for Colorado Clarinet Day.

For both music students and professionals from CU Boulder, Colorado and beyond, our summer programming offers a varied and enriching selection of courses, study and residencies with leading artists, professors and teachers.

Learn more about summer at the College of Music.

Other community resources

The College of Music sends a weekly email newsletter during the fall and spring terms, and publishes an annual magazine. Receiving these communications is the best way to stay informed about college announcements, performances and other activities ... as well as news about students, alumni, supporters, faculty and college leadership. Interested? Sign up.

If you would like to receive the print edition of our flagship Colorado Music magazine, send us an email.