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Next stop: South Africa

Jan. 11, 2016

Jazz piano DMA Paul Shinn will compete in the first ever jazz piano competition at the University of South Africa's Unisa International Competition on Jan. 26. It’s not unusual for a young pianist to enter a competition. Learning new repertoire, perfecting pieces you’ve known for years and getting them just...

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Fall 2015 Outstanding Graduating Student: Samantha Jones

Dec. 16, 2015

Music Education major Samantha Jones will address graduates at Friday's College of Music Fall Commencement.

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Piano students move on in MTNA competition

Dec. 15, 2015

MM Joseph Piontek and BM Sophia Zervas are moving on after winning the Music Teachers National Association state competition in Denver.

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The cultural truths told by music

Dec. 8, 2015

Teresita Lozano, Musicology PhD candidate, uses the teacher's podium not just as a way to educate others on the role of music in defining history. She says music is playing a critical role in defining the future as well.

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Finding a way to play

Dec. 4, 2015

Members of the Campus Orchestra and Campus Band find a way to pursue their passion for music without pursuing a music degree.

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Holiday Festival showcases College of Music, celebrates traditions

Dec. 3, 2015

A Boulder holiday tradition returns to Macky Auditorium for its 37th year this weekend. The College of Music Holiday Festival is Dec. 4-6.

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Finding beauty in art and music

Dec. 1, 2015

Violin DMA student and Boulder Bach Festival Artist in Residence Michiko Theurer is combining her love for music and painting in a beautiful way.

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Clarinetist Kellan Toohey wins Ekstrand Competition

Nov. 20, 2015

Persistence has paid off for Kellan Toohey. The clarinet doctoral student can now claim the title of Bruce Ekstrand Memorial Graduate Student Performance Competition winner—along with $2,000 in professional development funds.

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Music Buff returns for encore performance with Symphony Orchestra

Nov. 18, 2015

It’s not often you get to return to your alma mater and play one final concert with your peers. Fortunately, the College of Music offers that chance every year to winners of the Honors Competition, and this year sees the return of cellist Robert Erhard.

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Want to be a musician? There’s an app for that.

Nov. 17, 2015

Matthew Pagano and Bryce Kirchhausen present their app, Mockingplay, at a music education colloquium in October.

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