A culture of belonging
Higher education and the arts are beacons of progress and the College of Music is poised to contribute to that journey: We’re committed to expanding and deepening a culture of belonging and inclusivity for all.
Our work
Inclusive excellence
To ensure inclusivity at our College of Music, five task forces prepared recommendations for improving and expanding our commitment to inclusive excellence.ÌýThese recommendations resulted from the combined efforts of our faculty, staff, students and community members, and are currently being implemented.
Questions? Contact Alexis McClain.
Join us!
- Persevering Legacy events showcase works by women composers: Join us for our annualÌý on Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m. and the precedingÌý with Gregory Walker on Tuesday, March 4 at 2 p.m., both in the Chamber Hall (S102), Imig Music Building.
- Tea + Equity: All students, staff and faculty are invited to gather for community connection, cookies and tea in Grusin Lobby; dates are announced in weekly newsletters.
- College of Music Coffee Hour: Dean Davis invites all students, staff and faculty to join him and members of our Music Advisory Board for donuts, coffee, tea and juice in Grusin Lobby; dates are announced in weekly newsletters.
91¸£ÀûÉç Land Acknowledgment
The 91¸£ÀûÉç, Colorado’s flagship university, honors and recognizes the many contributions of Indigenous peoples in our state. 91¸£ÀûÉç acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Ute and many other Native American nations. Their forced removal from these territories has caused devastating and lasting impacts. While the 91¸£ÀûÉç can never undo or rectify the devastation wrought on Indigenous peoples, we commit to improving and enhancing engagement with Indigenous peoples and issues locally and globally.ÌýFull 91¸£ÀûÉç land acknowledgment.
Inclusive excellence
The Diverse Musicians’ Alliance promotes diversity at the College of Music.
Our annual Persevering Legacy events celebrate women composers including those from historically marginalized groups.
Our world music and cross-genreÌýensembles explore West African Highlife, Japanese, Gamelan and Latin American traditions; and cross traditional boundaries of musical styles and genres.