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Assistant Professor of Saxophone Nathan Mertens was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Grants for Arts Projects (GAP) grant! This is the College of Music鈥檚 first NEA GAP award representing an important milestone for 麻豆免费版下载Boulder in national arts funding.
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Associate Professor of Composition Annika Socolofsky and Associate Teaching Professor of Composition Mike Barnett are actively engaged composers and singer-songwriter artists who practice what they preach to their students when it comes to self-expression and creativity through music.
The College of Music is pleased to announce that Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Ann Huff Stevens has reappointed John Davis as dean of the College of Music for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026!
"At the College of Music鈥檚 recent Eklund Opera gala, Chancellor Justin Schwartz described the magic of music as a hallmark of human connection; of a civilized society; and as its own kind of renewable energy. As I reflect on the first months of 2025, I鈥檓 struck by the countless ways in which our students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters embody these values. In these disorienting times, I鈥檓 heartened that our mission is more relevant than ever鈥攁s is my commitment to continue to celebrate and support our students and colleagues in their transformative work and artistic aspirations."
Distinguished Professor of Piano David Korevaar found an alternative to celebrating Beethoven鈥檚 250th birthday in the face of COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing five years ago.
Our College of Music community is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Dean Emeritus Robert (Bob) Fink.
After almost 15 years at the helm of Macky Auditorium, Rudy Betancourt has also been named the new director of the College of Music鈥檚 long-running Artist Series which has brought the finest jazz, classical, world music and dance performers to town for more than eight decades.
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