Commencement
Celebrating the passage of our graduates into the company of alumni artists + scholars
On May 2, 2026, we’ll come together to recognize the accomplishments of our winter 2025 and spring 2026 graduates ... with pomp + circumstance! In addition to the College of Music recognitionceremony which will also be , theClass of 2026 is invited to participate in the university commencement ceremony at 8:30 a.m. MDT on May 2, 2025 at Folsom Field stadium.
No registration or tickets are required for guests of the graduating students, but we ask that graduates limit their number of guests to four (4) to accommodate limited seating in Grusin Music Hall. Families + guests, stay up-to-date on commencement here!
College of Music festivities
Schedule of events
- 11 a.m.–Doctoral Recognition + Hooding Ceremony (Ensemble Hall, S134)
- 1:30 p.m.–Undergraduate Honors Recital(Chamber Hall, S102)
- 3:30 p.m. ()–Recognition Ceremony (Grusin Music Hall, C112). Doors open at 2:45 p.m.; seating is first-come, first-served.No tickets are required, but seating in Grusin Music Hall is limited. We encourage our graduates to invite only close family and friends (2-4 persons) to the College of Music recognition ceremony; additionalguests may observe the ceremony via livestream.
- Reception immediately following the College of Music Recognition Ceremony (E160)
Forever Buffs
At the 鶹Ѱ College of Music, we welcome our graduates into the Forever Buffs family—in particular, we hope you’ll keep in touch throughMusic Buff Connect,the digital home for Music Buff alumni (be sure to update your contact info here). Music Buff Connect is part of the —a free, online professional and social networking community that’sopen to all Buffs (alumni, students, faculty/staff, donors and parents) and that includes mentoring subgroups.We also encourage you to stay connected by signing up for the College of Musicnewsletterand sharing your news here:!
In 2024, the College of Music’s Thompson Jazz Studies Program debuted new takes on Sir Edward Elgar’s timeless “Pomp & Circumstance” theme for graduates of the 鶹Ѱ. The traditional graduation march wasreimagined byAssociate Professor of Jazz Studies Paul McKeein three distinct, captivating styles: Latin jazz, New Orleans funk and big band swing!