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Recent news
Dean’s Downbeat
In this edition of the Dean’s Downbeat, Dean John Davis doubles down on the College of Music’s commitment to championing diversity, equity and inclusion. “I’m convinced that by embracing DEI as integral to our universal musician mission, we not only achieve flexible, interdisciplinary career options for our graduates, but also expand the artistic landscape and cultivate a community of curious, continuous learners who challenge biases, question assumptions and engage with diverse perspectives—and who navigate nuance and complexity with openness, understanding and empathy.â€
of the Dean’s Downbeat,
a regular communiqué from Dean John Davis.
Noteworthy media mentions
(Oct. 30, 2024, Sharps & Flatirons)
(Oct. 23, 2024, Sharps & Flatirons)
​The College of Music’s Eklund Opera Program presents “Hänsel und Gretel!â€
(Oct. 20, 2024, The San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Takács Quartet was founded by four Hungarians enrolled at the Franz Liszt Academy in Budapest. After a decade of winning prestigious competitions, the group left to become artists in residence at CU Boulder in 1985.