O'Neil Jones

Grad student brings first statewide Jamaican Choral Music Symposium to Boulder

Feb. 9, 2024

Mention Jamaican music to most Americans and the pop sounds of reggae usually come to mind. But thereā€™s much moreā€”the wonderfully rich harmonies of choral music, hundreds of rarely heard sacred songs and folk songs that deserve more exposure. Doctoral student Oā€™Neil Jones is about to make that happen.

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Man the lifeboatsā€”here comes ā€œTitanicā€ (the musical)

Feb. 7, 2024

Directed by Broadway veteran and CU Boulder College of Music guest faculty Bob Westenberg, ā€œTitanic, the Musicalā€ comes to Macky Auditorium in March.

Bruns and Crumb at a recording session of ā€œMetamorphoses, Book IIā€ at Swarthmore College in 2021.

Upholding the impact and legacy of composer George Crumb

Feb. 6, 2024

Associate Professor of Music Theory Steven Bruns and the late, renowned composer George Crumb shared a close, long-lasting professional relationship and a deep friendship that began in 1992. As Bruns nears retirement this spring, he reflects on his role as Crumbā€™s archivist and biographer.

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Thompson Jazz Studies Program introduces new vocal jazz degree, new ensemble and more

Feb. 1, 2024

Among several exciting developments, the College of Musicā€™s Thompson Jazz Studies Program is set to launch a new Bachelor of Music in Vocal Jazz degree this fall.

Kate Cimino

College of Music welcomes Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives Kate Cimino

Jan. 25, 2024

The CU Boulder College of Music welcomes Assistant Dean for Strategic Initiatives Kate Cimino who brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership and higher education, and a long-held passion for music.

Ben Pollack

College of Music mourns passing of alumnus Ben Pollack

Jan. 24, 2024

The CU Boulder College of Music community mourns the recent passing of alumnus Ben Pollack (BME ā€™14). As a band and choral music educator with a track record of success, Pollack sought to influence large-scale changes in education through music and community.

Anna and Joan J. Sie.

Celebrating the legacy and impact of Anna Sie, lifelong supporter of the arts and humanity

Jan. 12, 2024

Known for her heartfelt philanthropy on both local and national levels, Anna Sie left a powerful legacy of impact at CU Boulder, including establishing a transformational student scholarship in the College of Music with her husband, John, and endowing several faculty chairs.

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Getting to know Marilyn Brockā€”interim director, Entrepreneurship Center for Music

Jan. 10, 2024

The Entrepreneurship Center for Music (ECM) introduced a new face this academic year: While Professor of Composition and ECM Director Jeffrey Nytch is on sabbatical until fall 2024, Marilyn Brock fulfills the role of interim director.

Dean John Davis

College of Music announces new bachelorā€™s degree emphasis

Dec. 14, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, Dean John Davis reflects on our shared journey at the College of Music and announces a new mission-driven Bachelor of Arts in Music emphasis. Our Bachelor of Arts in Music: Music Production degree will be offered beginning fall 2025!

 Isabel Goodwin

Celebrating winter graduates: Isabel Goodwin

Dec. 13, 2023

Isabel Goodwin graduates this month with dual Bachelor of Music degreesā€”one in composition and one in bassoon performance. During their four years at our College of Music, the instrument has served as a gateway to their creative growth, personal connections and artistic expression.

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