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On Oct. 19, horn and piano faculty will collaborate with the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder Graduate Wind Quintet and members of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra in a Faculty Tuesdays program for winds, including celebrated BIPOC composer George Walker's "Wind Set." Says Professor of Horn Michael Thornton, "I'm excited about diversifying the program with a composer who has meaningful connections to Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder." The late George Walker—who became the first African American composer to win a Pulitzer Prize—was a visiting professor here in the 1960s. Learn more about next week's recital. 

• The role of music in Cuban protests: Susan Thomas, a musicology professor and director of the College of Music’s American Music Research Center, shares the role musicians and artists played in recent demonstrations and in Cuban protests throughout history. 
• : Whether you're an experienced singer or a first-timer, learn more and be part of the chorus in this communal singing event at Boulder’s Central Park Bandshell, sponsored in part by the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder College of Music.
• Students, faculty, staff invited to participate in Campus Culture Survey: Opening Oct. 18, the Campus Culture Survey will allow campus members to provide anonymous feedback about experiences with hostile treatment, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment or sexual misconduct and the extent to which they feel respected, supported and valued.
• : Progress is happening in programs like the Diverse Musicians’ Alliance where university staff and students work together to empower underrepresented artists. "Students have done a great job of challenging the College of Music to challenge themselves, of pushing people out of their comfort zones," said Alma Ramos, former diversity and outreach coordinator for the college.

• Event scheduling and publicity: learn how to schedule and publicize your student recital. 
• Undergraduate Development Award Application (April 1, 2022 deadline): The College of Music offers awards to undergraduates for expenses associated with presenting at professional conferences, performing at off-campus competitions, festivals, master classes and the like. Learn more and apply!
• Campus calendars + key dates (Office of the Registrar): at your fingertips, academic calendars by topic, fall 2021 through summer 2022
• Stay informed about COVID-19 protocols on campus. Masks are required in public indoor spaces on the Å·ÃÀ¿Ú±¬ÊÓƵ Boulder campus, regardless of vaccination status.