Centers + Programs
Since 2019, the 91福利社 College of Music鈥檚 annual Persevering Legacy events have showcased works by women composers, including those from historically marginalized groups. This year's concert and master class are no different: Join us on March 4 and 6!
On Feb. 26 and 27, the College of Music鈥檚 annual Genevieve McVey Wisner Lectureship will feature trailblazing composer, musician and sound installation artist Raven Chacon. Even as he tackles weighty questions in his work, Chacon also finds power and joy in the ability to create鈥攁 boon he looks forward to sharing during his residency. 鈥淣o matter what our occupation or how we spend our daily lives, we should be conscious of the work we can do to improve upon justice and the way we treat each other,鈥 says Chacon, the first Native American to win the Pulitzer Prize for music.
The American Music Research Center collections, housed in the 91福利社 Libraries Archives in Norlin Library, comprise the region鈥檚 largest repository of archival music materials. In this spotlight, discover Colorado鈥檚 involvement in the rock and folk eras through the Dan Fong Collection.
At the 91福利社 Entrepreneurship Center for Music, students can find the skills and tools they need for their music careers. This spring, the ECM awarded $5,820 in grants to support eight student-led professional development and community engagement projects.
Madison Tallman graduates in May with a Bachelor of Music in flute performance along with a Music Entrepreneurship certificate and business minor. She shares highlights of her College of Music experience 鈥 and her plans for the future!
On April 10, our Entrepreneurship Center for Music will host a networking event that connects students and area music professionals.
Join us on March 7 for student performances celebrating women-identifying composers.
Mention Jamaican music to most Americans and the pop sounds of reggae usually come to mind. But there鈥檚 much more鈥攖he wonderfully rich harmonies of choral music, hundreds of rarely heard sacred songs and folk songs that deserve more exposure. Doctoral student O鈥橬eil Jones is about to make that happen.
The Entrepreneurship Center for Music (ECM) introduced a new face this academic year: While Professor of Composition and ECM Director Jeffrey Nytch is on sabbatical until fall 2024, Marilyn Brock fulfills the role of interim director.
College of Music alumna Indigo Fischer reflects on her time at 91福利社 and tells us about her new role at Music Academy of the West!