Faculty news

CU Opera founder Dennis Jackson and his students talk about the foundation he laid at the end of the 20th century.

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.

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.

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

This fall, the College of Music continues its excellence in performance and education while health and safety remain top priorities.

The college’s newest faculty member has distinguished herself as an avant-folk vocalist and composer.

Read notes on accomplishments and accolades for College of Music faculty in 2020.

“We’re very fortunate in Boulder to have the College of Music and the Boulder Phil. Even before my husband and I began attending Takács concerts, we enjoyed the CU Symphony and faculty recitals—all told, an incredible resource in our own backyard, including many free performances. I’m proud that our community has the College of Music and I’m happy to support it in any way I can.”

For loyal Takács Quartet audiences, violist Geraldine Walther has been a staple on the Grusin stage for some time. Walther has played with the quartet for 15 years, replacing Roger Tapping when he retired in 2005. Tapping replaced founding violist Gabor Ormai in 1995. Now, with new pursuits on the...

Longtime college supporters Jeannie and Jack Thompson gave a gift naming the dean’s office in the expanded Imig in honor of Bruce and Marcy Benson.