College of Music

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Student recitals
CU College of Music

CU College of Music

Founded in 1920, the college offers a wide range of programs for undergraduate and graduate study. Active as award-winning professional performers, composers and scholars, College of Music faculty members are committed to helping students develop their talents and succeed in their chosen musical endeavors. Ensemble experiences include a full complement of concert and jazz bands, choirs and symphonic orchestras as well as chamber groups, pioneering world music ensembles and a state-of-the-art laptop orchestra.

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Student Recitals

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Sep 1-30, 2018

Student Recitals

Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musicians
Free and open to the public

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying rec...

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CU Bernstein at 100

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Sep 23, 2018

CU Bernstein at 100

Screening: "The Dybbuk"
Free event

Join the College of Music and campus partners the Program in Jewish Studies and the Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts for a screeni...

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Faculty Tuesdays

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Sep 25, 2018

Faculty Tuesdays

CU Bernstein at 100: Chamber Music with Jamie Bernstein
Free concert

Come celebrate Leonard Bernstein's chamber music and experience the more personal side of his compositions. Bernstein's eldest daughter, Jamie, hosts ...

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CU Bernstein at 100

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Sep 26, 2018

CU Bernstein at 100

Keyboard Department Student Recital: "Anniversaries"
Free concert

Throughout his career, Leonard Bernstein composed 29 "Anniversaries" for solo piano, each dedicated to someone important to him. Join our College of M...

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CU Bernstein at 100

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Sep 26, 2018

CU Bernstein at 100

Citizen, Conductor, Composer: The continuing legacy of Leonard Bernstein
Free event

The Entrepreneurship Center for Music presents a conversation with Carol Oja on the enduring impact of a unique career. Learn more about CU Berns...

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Thompson Jazz Studies Combos

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Sep 26, 2018

Thompson Jazz Studies Combos

September 26, 2018
Free concert

The Thompson Jazz Studies combos explore the rich repertoire of jazz, including traditional, swing, bebop, fusion and tunes by new artists, along with...

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