Claire McCahan posing

Lessons for the road

Recent graduate Claire McCahan (MM ’18, AD ’20) reflects on the most important lessons she learned at the College of Music

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The music of resiliency

How the College of Music community has met the enormous challenge of a global pandemic.

BLM protest, courtesy Boulder Daily Camera

College welcomes new diversity coordinator

Alma Ramos will spearhead the College of Music's efforts to bring greater diversity to music study at CU Boulder

Annie Booth posing

Just the beginning

After graduating in the spring with her master's from the college, alumna Annie Booth says one constant has defined the jazz landscape for her—and now it’s helping define her future in the industry.

Students posing

Prioritizing diversity in music

Diverse Musicians' Alliance makes sure the college's second century stands for inclusion

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Tradition, heartbeat, spirit and pride

The man who wrote the GBMB motto talks about what it means to him.

Donald McKinney

Wind Symphony to premiere piece about pandemic and social justice

Oct. 13, 2020

Alumnus Conor Brown will collaborate with fellow composer Derrick Spiva on a piece about this moment, commissioned by the Wind Symphony and College of Music supporter Jan Burton.

Grusin Hall

How a spreadsheet can help you nail auditions

Oct. 6, 2020

A little planning can go a long way. Just ask Music Buffs Rose Hansen and Isabel Goodwin, who know a thing or two about applying and auditioning for music school.

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From Dean Shay: Switching to a temporary remote operating mode

Sept. 21, 2020

Dean Robert Shay explains what the move to a temporary remote operating status from Sept. 23 through at least Oct. 7 means for the College of Music.

Very Hungry Catterpillar

Supporting new ideas

Sept. 15, 2020

The Entrepreneurship Center for Music is stepping up its work to promote student projects and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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