Claire Gunsbury with her flute

Claire Gunsbury, flute, is new Sher Scholar

July 12, 2017

This fall, Claire Gunsbury officially becomes a Music Buff. The flutist from Minnesota is coming to CU Boulder with help from the Sher Distinguished Musician Scholarship.

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Mini-Documentary: CFI 2017

July 6, 2017

In a special partnership for the 2017 edition of CU NOW’s Composer Fellows’ Initiative, CU Boulder’s Eklund Opera Program teamed up with CU Film Studies students to create short films to accompany student-written and student-performed opera scenes at the ATLAS Black Box Theater. Watch the video below for highlights from...

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Summer Jazz Academy hosts violinist during sixth year

June 20, 2017

Now in its sixth year, the Summer Jazz Academy this summer brings in Christian Howes, a guest artist who might be considered unconventional.

gigsicians finalists

Leveling the playing field

June 7, 2017

Elise Campbell and Callan Miller are already winning awards for Gigsicians, the online service that connects musicians with event planners hiring for gigs.

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CU NOW to present Mark Adamo's "The Gospel of Mary Magdalene"

May 24, 2017

This summer, Eklund Opera’s trailblazing new works program—CU New Opera Workshop, or CU NOW—pulls out all the proverbial stops in its latest quest to bring what’s fresh and exciting about opera to the campus of CU Boulder.

anoushka divekar

Outstanding Freshman 2017: Anoushka Divekar

May 10, 2017

"My best experiences here have been going to concerts of my peers, and of the faculty. I'm always inspired to practice harder when I hear other people who sound amazing."

sophia zervas

Outstanding Sophomore 2017: Sophia Zervas

May 9, 2017

"Music offers an intellectual, emotional and kinesthetic challenge unlike any other discipline, and I love being able to express myself through this beautiful art form."

jade and james austin

Outstanding Junior 2017: Jade Espina

May 8, 2017

"Music has been a part of my daily life and the only consistent area of study that brings the me the most passion and success."

jordan pyle

Outstanding Graduating Student 2017: Jordan Pyle

May 4, 2017

Oboist Jordan Pyle will address graduates at College of Music commencement on May 12.

indigo girls with the orchestra

Recapturing the magic

April 25, 2017

After a sold-out concert with pop-folk duo the Indigo Girls in Spring 2016, this spring the College of Music’s premier ensemble again booked a gig with the Girls—this time to record a live album.

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