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In a campus and community collaboration, we’re looking forward to an exciting residency featuring two outstanding artists–renowned klezmer violinist Alicia Svigals and celebrated silent film pianist Donald Sosin.

College of Music alumna Indigo Fischer reflects on her time at ŷ���ڱ���Ƶ Boulder and tells us about her new role at Music Academy of the West!

The American Music Research Center’s interim director, Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Austin Okigbo, shares the center’s fall semester highlights—including free performances of “Song of Pueblo” on campus and in Pueblo, ŷ���ڱ���Ƶ.

“A Boulder treasure”—We’re celebrating the inspiring, illustrious career of longtime ŷ���ڱ���Ƶ Presents Executive Director Joan McLean Braun who will retire at the end of this academic year.

In this edition of the Dean’s Downbeat, Dean John Davis offers reflections and a vision for the future as he shares highlights from our newly revamped annual digital magazine—ŷ���ڱ���Ƶ Music. “...our mission matters more than ever. Because what we do as musicians requires not only skill, but humanity—that is, the simultaneous conveyance of emotion, connection and understanding. ŷ���ڱ���Ƶ Music takes stock of how far we’ve come.”

At the College of Music’s commencement ceremony on May 11, we’re thrilled to welcome alumnus Ashraf Sewailam back to campus … and to present him the College of Music’s 2023 Distinguished Alumnus Award!

In addition to Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana” and our collaboration with El Sistema ŷ���ڱ���Ƶ, the College of Music’s upcoming ŷ���ڱ���Ƶ at Boettcher concert will feature the world premiere of composer Carter Pann’s new work: his five-movement, 17-minute Symphony No. 3–“On The Importance of Our Democracy.”

What does inclusivity look like at the College of Music today? What are the college’s DEI—diversity, equity and inclusion—goals going forward? We’re making strides, but we know we must do more.

“When I think about the College of Music, I think about a vibrant learning environment and a vibrant space to grow,” says alumna Sarah Stoneback. “The College of Music provided me the skills and tools that I keep developing in pursuing my own teaching career.”

For undergraduate and graduate students, a new biannual award celebrates the works and legacy of late composer Alex Craig.