The Green Room / March 2016 by ColoradoStateUniversity_UCA

Colorado State University / THE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS / VOLUME 1 / ISSUE 9 / MARCH 2016

THE RALPH OPERA CENTER & MOZART:

WELCOME TO

THE GREEN ROOM Musicians, dancers, actors, designers, painters, and sculptures – call us all story tellers! From Mozart’s the Marriage of Figaro, to Naomi Iizuka’s Good Kids, to the several hundred years old works of art being received by the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, many funny, intense, and historic stories are finding life this month at the University Center for the Arts. Along that vein, the marketing team is prolific at story telling too as we bring you glimpses into the ideas, feelings, and processes our performances and exhibitions perpetuate, nicely packaged in one place called The Green Room.

Dan Goble

Director of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance

Jennifer Clary Jacobs Marketing Director

Mike Solo

Publicity and Marketing Manager

Although effective, Twitter, with its limited character count and invented spelling, could be considered a reduction in millennia of culture. Alongside social media, at CSU, we strive to honor timeless journalistic traditions; we are even furthering the cycle by providing interns the opportunity to publish their pieces. You’ll find several stories by this semester’s student workers in this issue of The Green Room. We are quite honored to have such amazing stories to tell about our students, faculty, alumni, and donors. We hope you continue to find The Green Room a comprehensive and consistent source for information about the performing and visual arts at CSU. Do you have a CSU arts related story to tell? Please send your story, or story idea, to jennifer.clary@colostate.edu. We would enjoy hearing from you! Sincerely, The School of Music, Theatre and Dance Marketing Team

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TABLE OF TICKETS Online Sales: CSUArtsTickets.com Ticket Office: Griffin Lobby, University Center for the Arts (UCA) Spring 2015 Ticket Office Hours: M–F, 3:30–5:30 p.m., and 60 minutes prior to performances Information: (970) 491-ARTS (2787) / Email: CSUArts@colostate.edu Group rate: 15% off on ten or more tickets, applied at the time of purchase Tickets may be purchased, both online and at the UCA Ticket Office until 30 minutes after curtain. Print-at-home tickets are available online. All tickets are subject to a $1 ticket fee for both online and at-the-door purchases. At-the-door and phone purchases will incur a $3 processing fee per order. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended to avoid lines and the at-the-door fee. Purchase Policy: All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Seating after the start of any performance is at the discretion of the house manager. Photography and recording of performances are strictly prohibited. Food and beverages prohibited in all theatres. Parents with disruptive children may be asked to excuse themselves if the performance is disturbed without refund.

CONTENTS Night Dreams...................................................... 07 A Night to Remember........................................ 08 A Gift that Will Keep on Giving......................... 10 Spring Dance Concert....................................... 16 Marriage of Figaro.............................................. 25 KCACTF................................................................ 30 Annual Freshmen Project................................. 32 Work in Progress................................................. 34 Paul Huang.......................................................... 36 Avenir Grand Opening....................................... 38 CMEA.................................................................... 43 Class Notes.......................................................... 49 Summer Outreach.............................................. 50 Warhol Wednesday............................................ 53 Marching Forward.............................................. 59 Upcoming Music Performances....................... 68

EXECUTIVE EDITOR: JENNIFER CLARY JACOBS CREATIVE DIRECTOR: MIKE SOLO PUBLICITY AND MARKETING ASST. BRANDON ADAMS COPYEDITOR: SANDRA SANCHEZ

SOCIAL MEDIA This is your UCA! Stay connected with the University Center for the Arts by connecting with us on social media. Facebook: facebook.com/CSU.UCA Instagram: ColoradoStateUniversity_UCA Twitter: @CSUUCA Tumblr: ColoradoStateUCA Youtube: YouTube.com/ColoradoStateUniv Flickr: flickr.com/photos/csulibarts

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: BRANDON ADAMS JENNIFER CLARY JACOBS LAUREN SCOTT (UCA INTERN) SAMANTHA BUFMACK (UCA INTERN) MADELINE BOMBARDI (UCA INTERN) FOR ADVERTISING PLEASE CONTACT: JENNIFER CLARY JACOBS, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING jennifer.clary@colostate.edu / 970.491.3603

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Night Dreams:

A Program Celebrating the Change in Season

By Samantha Bufmack, UCA Marketing Intern “The beautiful spring came; and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” ~ Harriet Ann Jacobs

Director Dr. Richard Frey is thrilled to capture the different emotions that are correlated with the changing seasons through music on the March 2nd concert. “I’m always struck by the different emotions that come from the shortest days of winter; the time when the trees are barren, the animals are tucked away, and often in our culture, a time we equate with death.” He then continued, “The beauty, of course, is that spring follows shortly thereafter, with the return of warmth, the reappearance of green dotting the landscape, and the sense of renewal that comes with the lengthening days.” If the words of Dr. Frey leave an impression about what to expect musically, honoring the hard work of the students should be an additional motive for attending the concert. Gregory Marxen, senior Music Education major and fourth Horn in the ensemble, explains the three-part preparation formula. “It is individual preparation, small group work in sectionals, and lastly ensemble rehearsal time,” he said. The band has dedicated copious amounts of effort to ensure that the performance captures each composer’s intent. For example, according to Marxen, Rest by Frank Tichelli “portrays each instrument as different colors that are at rest in the winter, and as

the music continues on you see a colorful picture of spring coming to life.” Sojourn of Dreams by Kevin Walczyk is similar to Rest where the rhythm moves forward, however, it has a more diverse sound, starting with a slower tempo then speeding up drastically. The highpoint of the concert’s aural picture will be the guest artist solo on Dreams in the Dust, the most modern of the pieces on the program, performed by Peter Sommer, coordinator of Woodwinds and Jazz Studies and professor of Saxophone at CSU. “I consider this to be the highlight of the concert because it demonstrates the great musicians that we have as professors,” said Marxen. Capturing the emotional stages of winter to spring not only adds a unique aspect to this performance, but pushes the modern tone. Previous Symphonic Band performances have included older works that represent the timeless relevance of music, but this concert specifically features twenty-first century composers. “The use of modern pieces represents a transition of growth within the students and the band as a whole,” expressed Marxen. “While the seasons are changing and growing, so is each member of the band,” he concluded. On the night of the performance the audience can expect a brilliant presentation from over sixty instruments. There is no better way to say good-bye to winter and hello to spring!

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This novel expression about the absolute and utter beauty of the changing seasons reveals emotional changes every individual experiences. While the transition from winter to spring is a personal and internal shift, the Colorado State University Symphonic Band plans to capture it in their upcoming concert, Night Dreams, a program inspired by the drastic changes of moving from the darkness of winter to the abundance of spring.

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: CONCERT ORCHESTRA WITH CONCERT CHOIR By Madeline Bombardi, UCA Marketing Intern

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If you are moved by musical journeys, then join the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Colorado State University for a night of Remembrance with the Concert Choir and Concert Orchestra’s performance of Anne Frank: A Living Voice by Linda Tutas Haugen and Paul Hindemith’s Trauermusik. The FREE concert takes place on Saturday, March 5 at 2 p.m.

The Concert Choir and Concert Orchestra come together to tell the heartrending story of Anne Frank’s life as a child during the Holocaust. This choral song cycle for women’s choir and strings takes the audience on the emotional path Anne Frank underwent as she tried to comprehend the events of World War II. The choir sings Frank’s own words published in A Diary of Anne Frank, and emits a range of emotions including fear, confusion, heartbreak, hope, and even the optimism and joy of a young adolescent. “I learned about Anne Frank: A Living Voice a few years ago when CSU hosted the conference for the National Collegiate Choral Organization, and a choir from Western Michigan University performed selections from the larger work,” said Ryan Olsen, professor of Choral Music Education and director of the Concert Choir. “I knew immediately that I wanted to program it whenever I had a women’s chorus to work with, and this year, the Concert Choir was a choir of all women, so the timing was perfect.” With his choir performance set in motion, Dr. Olsen saw an opportunity to collaborate with the Concert Orchestra, giving the event a new twist. Often performed with string quartet accompaniment, the piece will be performed for the first time with a full chamber orchestra. The composer, Linda Tutas Haugen, will be attending the performance. “We will be performing all seven movements for the first time with [the] choir and small orchestra. So this will actually be a world premiere in this version” stated Olsen.

In preparation for the concert, Tutas Haugen will be working with the choir and orchestra. “I’m most excited to share these pieces with our students, the audience, and with the composer herself,” said Olsen. ”It has been very enlightening…to experience these pieces through her perspective.” While performing can be an exhilarating experience, preparing a musically daunting piece can be demanding. ““The composer does not use any key signatures throughout the entire seven movements, so there are a lot of sharps and flats and it can be very difficult to figure out which ‘key’ we are in at any given point in time,” shared Olsen. “Choral music is notorious for being major-key-centric, so having our singers experience singing in, and identifying the various modes in their music, is unique and challenging.” Also on the program is Hindemith’s Trauermusik (Music of Mourning), on which Professor Margaret Miller will be the featured viola soloist. Miller is assistant professor of Viola and coordinator of the Graduate Quartet Program at CSU where she teaches viola and coaches chamber music ensembles. The orchestra is conducted by Chris Reed, special assistant of Voice at CSU. Trauermusik is a German suite created in honor of the passing of King George V in 1936. Hindemith begins the piece with a unified violin section, invoking a celebratory and triumphant sound which quickly transitions to a moment of great sadness, tragedy, and loss fostered by the cello and bass sections. The soloist performs in such a way that it resembles a eulogy, marking the importance and success of the British King. The music of the evening has been constructed with a lasting theme; though there is great sadness and sorrow in our world, we share moments of beauty and joy together. Each of these pieces conveys heavy-hearted emotion, bringing the listener to remember and honor the loss of historical figures through time.

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Two concerts featuring special performances of “A Living Voice” by Linda Tutas Haugen which traces the emotional journey Anne Frank underwent as she tried to comprehend the events of the Holocaust during World War II.

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ART GIFT ARRIVES AT NEW HOME By Jennifer Clary Jacobs

ast month, the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art at Colorado State University began receiving nearly 200 works of art, including works by pivotal figures in the history of European art, in its recently completed 6,000 sq. feet of additional galleries and storage spaces. The Hartford-Tandstad Collection, a 2011 promised gift from generous donors Larry Hartford and Torleif Tandstad, served as the catalyst for the expansion of the museum. Additional items, such as an extensive art research library, will continue to arrive throughout the spring semester. A collection of this size of work from European artists, which includes nearly fifty works on paper largely purchased in London from 1969-1975, would be difficult to amass today due to availability and cost. The extraordinary gift, donated in cooperation with the Tessa Foundation, and its creators, David G. Neenan and Sharon L. Neenan, is the largest ever received by the museum and has been valued at over $1.5 million. The longtime Los Angeles art appraisers and business partners, who retired to Fort Collins in the 90s, made the bequest in honor of their mothers, Della Von Routt and Berta Midtbust Tandstad. I S S UE 9, M A R C H 2 0 1 6 / T H E GRE E N ROOM T HE UN IVERS ITY C ENT ER F OR T HE ARTS

“We are so grateful that these respected art appraisers have entrusted their extensive art collection and research materials to Colorado State University,” said Brett Anderson, vice president for University Advancement. “These tremendous gifts not only support the vibrant arts culture in our community but provide our students with such fantastic exposure to art through the ages that helps enrich and bring to life their learning.”

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Art handlers remove an untitled landscape painting attributed to Meindert Hobbema (Dutch, 1638-1709)

The Gregory Allicar Museum of Art (formerly the University Art Museum) recently announced its new name and grand re-opening. Thanks to a generous gift of more than two million dollars from a lead donor, the museum will open its expanded and remodeled space with a public event on Saturday, Sept. 10. Leading up to the re-opening in Sept., nine new exhibitions will be installed by museum curators and staff. In addition to the Hartford-Tandstad focus, the museum’s growing and stellar African and Native American collections, as well as a temporary exhibition of contemporary photography, will be on display during the fall semester.

“I hope all the [students] at the university will be able to have this as a learning tool, then, I will feel my life was worthwhile.” — LARRY HARTFORD Three themes will be presented in the beautiful new galleries. The eclectic Hartford-Tandstad collection, formed through the love of particular pieces by the donors, isn’t specifically encyclopedic or cohesive, yet, art historians

recognize themes that are important to museum visitors today: themes of power and control; themes of interaction with nature and our impact on the environment; and themes of how cultures have, and continue to, interact. “A curatorial team of art historians has long been thinking about how the works in this collection can tell stories and illustrate the importance of the visual arts to understanding our remarkable histories and cultures,” said Museum Director Linny Frickman. By presenting new ideas through these resources, museum staff hopes Colorado residents and visitors will more fully evaluate their own points of view and understanding of others.

dialogues across disciplines. Prior to the expansion, the original museum space accommodated just three concurrent, rotating exhibitions. Due to the new combination of permanent and temporary exhibitions, the scope of what can be accomplished expands the museum’s impact and reach.

“I hope all the [students] at the university will be able to have this as a learning tool,” said Hartford in an interview before his death in 2011. “Then, I will feel my life was worthwhile.” Tandstad echoed this inspired sentiment while the pieces were being packed in his home. The museum team’s vision for the visual arts as a flexible entry point to learning in other disciplines is being realized. For example, the museum is pioneering a project first developed in South Africa where African beadwork is utilized in the instruction of algebra and geometry. With a dedicated gallery for the museum’s African Collection, the museum can help expand STEM to STEAM education, while stimulating

(TOP) Museum Director Linny Frickman and and Collections Manager Suzanne Hale check off inventory as works arrive (BOTTOM) The collector, Torleif Tandstad, speaks with University Center for the Arts Creative Director Mike Solo, in his home as works of art are packed for museum delivery

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Since its opening in 2009, Poudre School District teachers, as well as faculty at CSU and other institutions, have often used the museum’s exhibitions as a reference for teaching a variety of subjects, but were not able to depend on the consistent display of specific material. “We can now begin to develop in-depth curriculum that educators can return to each year,” explained Frickman.

To enhance and improve the museum’s educational goals and offerings to the community, including expanding children’s programming, and inspiring lifelong learning, renovations have begun on the original galleries. The makeover, which will be completed in April 2016, creates a much needed learning center space for classes, workshops, visiting artist lectures, and public outreach, as well as a visitor service area for storing personal items.

Many galleries within the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art are named with financial investments from art supporters. Gifts to the remaining naming opportunities will be used to support the museum’s exhibitions and programs. As the museum commands a larger physical and theoretical space, additional staff will be needed to foster visitor engagement, expedite program implementation, and safeguard the collection. “We’re so grateful to donors who are inquiring about these ongoing needs,” Frickman said.

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Gallery A housing the African Collection: $125,000

Bridge walkway: $35,000 Central Front Gallery: $125,000 Back Gallery: $55,000 Intimate Gallery housing works on paper: $80,000 Library Shelving: $15,000

Art handlers Chris McGregor and Quentin Malveaux from Terry Dowd Inc. move the portrait by William Wissing, Portrait of Mary of Modena, Duchess of York, oil on canvas

The new look, and over double the exhibition space, truly propels the mission of the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art at Colorado State University. “The museum invites individuals to engage with art and each other to inspire fresh perspectives and wonder,” enthused Frickman. “The Museum is a catalyst for visual literacy and critical thinking that instills a passion for learning.”

For more information about remaining naming opportunities, contact Tonya Malik-Carson in the College of Liberal Arts Development Office at (970) 491-3558. Or, to give a gift to support the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art, click here.

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Step out of the box by attending the Spring Dance Concert, an annual performance hosted by the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. The concert that demonstrates a passion for creative movement, will take place on April 8, 9, 15, and 16 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on April 9 and 16 at 2 p.m. The concert features many original works, including the work of dance faculty, students, and special guests, each performing in a variety of styles, including classical ballet, modern dance, jazz, hip-hop, and tap. Jane Slusarski-Harris, director of Dance at CSU, along with her colleagues, oversees and creates original choreography and repertoire for the main dance concert. The Spring Dance Concert is performed by dance majors and non-dance majors alike, all of whom have extensive training and interest in dance. There are roughly 20 pieces currently being composed by students, and, in mid-March, the students will audition for the concert. Slusarski-Harris and other core faculty, including Chung-Fu Chang, professor of Modern Dance, select five to eight solo and group pieces that will be featured in the concert.

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By Madeline Bombardi, UCA Marketing Intern

In addition to the student-composed work, faculty members also create original choreography for the students. Lindsay Pierce, interim special instructor, has constructed a contemporary ballet piece and Professor Chang will present a new group piece.

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This semester's guest choreographer, Judy Bejarano, artistic director of IMPACT Dance Company and Dance instructor at CSU, will utilize live text in her modern dance. Bejarano is excited to see what the faculty and students are working on. “The Spring Dance Concert is a great opportunity for students to develop new and original works. It’s also an opportunity for the faculty to have their work presented,” stated Bejarano. She enjoys the collaborative effort of students and teachers working together to create a beautiful performance.

The concert is a compilation of mixed dance genres, giving a unique experience for the audience as a wide range of different styles are presented in one setting. “What I love about this concert is all the original work, it’s not historically based,” said Bejarano. “It’s always interesting to see what my colleagues are creating. I love to look at new work and watch students grow and think about their artistic voice.” Putting together a dance performance is stimulating, ever changing, and requires a dedicated and enthusiastic work ethic. “The students work so hard and they are so focused,” said Bejarano. “Their approach to their craft makes the whole process really enjoyable.” The Spring Dance Concert is a unique opportunity for friends, family and community members to experience a temporal art form. The developmental process of dance is dynamic, and the final result is a snapshot of what an artist was thinking and feeling at a specific time in their life. “Dance combines the physical, the emotional, and the intellectual in an artistic fusion. Dance is a beautiful blend of all those things,” Bejarano expressed. The Spring Dance Concert is sure to enthrall you, and maybe even inspire some new moves on your dance floor or during spring cleaning. So, break from your weekend routine, and join us for an evening of enjoyment, energy, and the perfect combination of athleticism and artistry!

(TOP LEFT) Judy Bejarano, artistic director of IMPACT Dance Company and Dance instructor at CSU (BOTTOM LEFT) Leah Krokowski, Spring 2015 (RIGHT) Julianna Williams, Spring 2015

“Dance combines the physical, the emotional, and the intellectual in an artistic fusion. Dance is a beautiful blend of all those things” — Judy Bejarano

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South Wind, Spring 2015, Choreography: Hsin-Yu Kao

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Kayla Banks, Devon DeSpain, Shannon Gerney, Leah Krokowski, Frances Lister, Emily Overturf, Aminta Remisosky, Emma Sickles, Alexis Ward

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RALPH OPERA CENTER

By Jennifer Clary Jacobs

The Ralph Opera Center at Colorado State University presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's most famous comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro! Accessibility 101 Secco – minimal accompaniment Accompagnato – orchestral accompaniment Recitatives – sections between arias that move the plot along and are sung in the pattern of speech Arias – melodic solo Legato – smooth Melismatic – several notes sung per syllable Comprimario – supporting Buffo – comedic

Often performed at universities, including fully staged productions at CSU in 2007 and 2010, as well as a premiere of a modern-performance edition for chamber winds by CSU’s Dr. Richard Frey in 2012, the classic is a must for both vocal and instrumental students’ repertoire. Plus, audiences adore it! Selected by Dr. Tiffany Blake, director of the Ralph Opera Center and coordinator of the Voice Area at CSU, because of the educational opportunity for the students to sing in the Classical style, The Marriage of Figaro includes both secco and accompagnato recitatives, as well as special phrasing considerations. Figaro also features a variety of vocal combinations including arias, duets, trios, sextets, large group finales, and chorus numbers, accompanied by a smaller orchestra. “All of these elements are extremely beneficial to student singers whose technique is not fully developed,” said Blake.

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Libretto – text

Mozart’s musical genius for melody is married with a witty and wry libretto by his frequent collaborator, librettist Lorenzo da Ponte. The action unfolds at break neck – and frequently complex – speed. The elaborate web of interrelationships and schemes is punctuated by many instances of people hiding behind furniture and characters in disguise as the valet, Figaro, attempts to make his beloved Susanna his wife, much to the chagrin of the Count Almaviva, who is determined to bed her before she is wed.

Erin Voorhies, 2008, B.M. in Music as Susanna in the 2007 production of Le Nozze di Figaro

“For our purposes, the piece allowed me to cast many singers at a variety of skill levels,” said Blake, particularly referencing the demanding musicality of the leads where the ability to sustain long legato lines, as well as move the voice flexibly in melismatic singing, is required. Additionally, the comprimario roles are coveted yet manageable, and include pivotal and buffo characters, as well as smaller roles with short but exquisite moments of melodic beauty. Conversely, there is a chorus that allows younger students to be involved.

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“With the double casting, we have a cast of 33 vocal students, which is sizable for an opera production,” added Blake.

In Blake’s opinion, because Figaro was revolutionary at its time – depicting lower class servants outwitting their aristocratic masters – it is an important historical piece in the repertoire that should be included in students’ studies.

James Baumgardner, 2009, B.M. in Music, as Count Almaviva and Cass Mann, 2007, M.M. in Music, as Countess Almaviva in the the 2007 production of Le Nozze di Figaro

CSU’s setting of The Marriage of Figaro, inspired by Pierre Beaumarchais’ original 1778 play, is Seville, Spain. Elements of Spanish architecture and late 18th century period fashion are present on the stage, but there is no concrete time period being evoked. The production is in Italian with English super-titles, making this classic performance, not only requisite to the performers, but easily accessible to youth and first-time opera goers.

We hope you’ll join us on Thursday, March 31, Friday, April 1, and Saturday, April 2, 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. in Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at csuartstickets.com

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(TOP RIGHT)Set: The 2010 Ralph Opera Center production of Le Nozze di Figaro (BOTTOM RIGHT) Dr. Richard Frey conducts the CSU Faculty Chamber Winds on the instrumental edition of The Marriage of Figaro in 2012.

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March 6, 7:30 P.M. GRIFFIN CONCERT HALL COST: FREE / NO TICKET REQUIRED

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CSU THEATRE

CSU Theatre Students Continue to Impress at Annual Regional Theatre Festival BY JENNIFER CLARY JACOBS

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In mid Feb., a few dozen Colorado State University Theatre students and faculty attended the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival regional event. For 2016, the Region Seven festival was held at the Embassy Suites Denver Downtown, Feb. 15-19, and was hosted in tandem by the Community College Of Denver, Metropolitan State University, and the University of Colorado at Denver.

The Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) annually recognizes excellence in production in addition to offering student artists individual recognition through awards and scholarships in areas of playwriting, acting, criticism, directing, and design. CSU Students from the Design and Technology, Performance, Playwriting and Dramatic Literature, and Directing concentrations competed in various categories, with five students winning six awards. “I couldn’t be more proud of our strong showing at regionals this year,” said Set Design Professor Roger Hanna. “We continued the CSU tradition of earning the top prizes in sound design, as well as winning other design areas.” The KCACTF Region 7 is comprised of nine western states including Alaska, northern Calif., Colo., Idaho, Mont., northern Nev., Ore., Wash., and Wyo. Over 1,000 theatre students from the region convene annually to celebrate the creative process, view each other’s work, and share experiences within the community of theatre art. KCACTF is a national program, with over 18,000 participants annually, and, according to the organization’s website, “[KCACTF] has served as a catalyst in improving the quality of college theatre in the United States.” By winning National Awards for their work on last year’s CSU Theatre production of The Hobbit by Patricia Gray, recent graduate JJ Margolis (sound design) and senior Mackenzie Cunningham (prop master) are eligible to compete at the KCACTF National Festival in Washington D.C., April 11-16, 2016. This is Cunningham's second consecutive appearance at the national competition. “I’m especially delighted to see Mackenzie earn not just one top prize, but both of them – she considered job offers all weekend,” said Hanna. “These wins confirm what we already knew: we have the best theatre design program, with the best students, in the region!”

AWARDS Meritorious Achievement Awards Lindsay Davis - Scenic Design, Non-Realized Andrew McIntyre - Lighting Design Regional Winners Cooper Adams - Sound Design Mackenzie Cunningman - Society of Properties Artisan Managers Award National Awards JJ Margolis - Sound Design Mackenzie Cunningham - Allied Crafts

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Set Design Professor Roger Hanna celebrates 2016 KCACTF awards with his students. Front row_Mackenzie Cunningham, Lindsay Davis. Back row_Roger Hanna, JJ Margolis, Cooper Adams, Andrew McIntyre

Annual Freshman Theatre Project By Samantha Bufmack, UCA Marketing Intern The Annual Freshman Theatre Project is back and the performance is sure to make headlines. The first commissioned play that meets the criteria of the Big Ten Theatre Consortium’s New Play Initiative, Good Kids, written by Naomi Iizuka, is coming to Colorado State University. This play will get the audience thinking about prevalent social issues as it impacts the world of females in theatre.

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Within the collegiate theatre industry, a majority of plays are written by males with prominent male leading roles. However, the theatre realm has set out to change this by developing the Big Ten Theatre Consortium’s New Play Initiative. Made up of fourteen theatre department heads at Big Ten Conference

schools, including the University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, Penn State University, and the University of Nebraska, in 2014 the consortium launched a special initiative to support female playwrights and provide female theatre students with stronger roles. Since then, the New Play Initiative has commissioned, produced, and publicized a series of plays; the first commission went to Naomi Iizuka, one of the nation’s most acclaimed young authors and head of playwriting at the University of California-San Diego. Her provocative play, Good Kids, explores, in her words, “a casual sexual encounter gone wrong and its very public aftermath.” In an interview with Playscripts, an independent publisher of new plays and musicals, Iizuka, stated that she had been following a number of sexual assault cases and the social structures that surrounded them. “I was struck by what I perceived to be

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these strangely retrogressive and toxic attitudes around gender roles and female sexuality that were coming to the surface in how people talked about sexual assault, how they framed the subject, how they talked about the young women and men involved. It was these assumptions and attitudes that were the starting point for me.” Unfortunately, sexual assault cases happen too frequently, and the one Iizuka was most moved by was the Steubenville rape case, which made national headlines in 2012-2013. This story depicts how a teen girl attended a high school party in her small, mid-western town and cannot remember what happened. At school, everyone is talking and tweeting about it. Who's telling the truth? Whose version of the story do you believe? And what does that say about you? In an American Theatre Magazine interview, Iizuka stated, “There’s an enormous energy around the issue of sexual assault and what to do on campus. You don’t solve a problem like sexual

Prompting discussion around these issues, while furthering awareness around the role of female playwrights and actors, seven of the Big Ten universities staged full productions of Good Kids during the previous academic year. Now, directed by Dr. Laura Jones, CSU Theatre will perform Good Kids for the Annual Freshman Theatre Project, March 3-5 in the Studio Theatre at the University Center for the Arts. The performances are free, though booking your ticket through CSUArtstickets.com is recommended due to limited seating capacity. In the words of Iizuka, “If audience members leave a performance thinking and talking about this subject, I consider that a good thing.” As this play is redefining the theater industry, it is sure to leave the audience thinking, and provoke social change in the process.

7:30 PM MARCH 3–5 STUDIO THEATRE

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assault with anything other than a deep shift in attitude, and a deep shift in attitude happens conversation by conversation, in dorm rooms, parties, and rehearsal halls.”

WORK IN PROGRESS Photo essay by

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Paint/Props Master

Students enrolled in Introduction to Stage Craft participate in approximately one hands-on lab session per lecture. Here they are learning to build and skin a flat, one of the most common structures used when building scenery. The purpose of this lab is to introduce students to a side of theatre they might be unfamiliar with, to introduce how tools they learn about in class are used in a practical application and to make power tools more approachable. I heard one student say, "This is so fun, why am I a performance major?" That's what I want to hear! I realize learning the difference between plywood and masonite is not very interesting, and I try to bolster the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; enthusiasm for stage craft through these labs. Introduction to Stage Craft is a requirement for all theatre majors. My goal with this class is to give the students a sample of every part of technical theatre so that they have a better idea of what they want to study in the following semesters.

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CLASSICAL CONVERGENCE

Colorado State University and the Fort Collins Lincoln Center Co-host the Prestigious Violinist, Paul Huang

He has been recognized by the 2015 Avery Fisher Career Grant for his “intensely expressive music making, distinctive sound, and effortless virtuosity.” While he has a busy tour season this year debuting at several symphony halls, including, the Detroit Symphony, Alabama Symphony, National Symphony of Mexico, and many more, he will be leaving a lasting note on the Fort Collins community. Paul Huang will be accompanied by Jessica Xylina Osborne, piano. She has been named by the Washington Post as a pianist “with a refreshing mellowness and poetic touch” after performing with the National Symphony Orchestra. Both musicians have a fresh and unique performance style that are able to co-exists into a beautiful performance. They are set to preform timeless pieces, including, Chaconne by Tommaso Antonio Vitali, Valse Sentimentale by Pyotr Ilyich Tchailkovsky, and Sonata by Ceasar Franck. ARTIST's residency is made possible by the Annaliese Soros National Educational Residency Program of Young Concert Artists.

Wednesday, March 23, 2016, 7:30 p.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA Tickets $20/public, $10/student / LCTIX.COM

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Colorado State University and the Fort Collins Lincoln Center are proud to welcome the wonderful performance style of world-class violinist, Paul Huang. Hailed by the Washington Post as “an artist with the goods for a significant career,” Taiwanese-American violinist who is quickly gaining reputation for his eloquent music making, distinctive sound, and effortless virtuosity.

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A remodeled and expanded Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising opened its doors recently, publicly revealing for the first time the striking exhibitions and facilities inside one of CSU’s newest crown jewels. More than 600 people made their way through the halls and galleries of the new Avenir during a three-hour open house on Jan. 30. The museum has undergone a two-year transformation: The existing 8,000 square feet was completely renovated, and 10,000 square feet was added. The project was made possible by a lead gift from the Avenir Foundation and significant funding from other benefactors. The museum now contains three galleries, classroom and seminar space, a library, a conservation laboratory and expanded collection storage and management areas. It is open Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 216 E. Lake St., on the east side of the University Center for the Arts. The Jan. 30 event spotlighted three new exhibitions inside the museum as well as a fourth located in the University Center for the Arts: Mr. Blackwell: “Artist of Subtle Witchery” — This exhibition features the timeless creations of fashion designer Richard Blackwell, known as “Mr. Blackwell.” Blackwell’s relationship to the collection dates back to the 1980s, and he visited CSU twice to give lectures and meet with students. The Avenir Museum holds the world’s largest collection of Mr. Blackwell designs, and 13 of them will be on display in The Richard Blackwell Gallery. In addition to donating his original gowns, master patterns and

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personal scrapbooks, Blackwell and his partner, Robert Spencer, left a substantial estate gift to the museum, which funded stateof-the-art storage and named the gallery. Blackwell passed away in 2008 and Spencer in 2014. Layers of Meaning: Color and Design in Guatemalan Textiles — This colorful exhibition in the Avenir Museum Gallery features traditional Guatemalan textiles donated by two longtime supporters: New Mexico-based textile and folk art collector and author Martha Egan and Mary Littrell, textile collector and former head of the Department of Design and Merchandising. Tiny Bits and Pieces — Lucile Hawks (’58), donor and longtime supporter of the historic costume and textiles collection, is also a talented quilter. This exhibition, in the Lucile E. Hawks Gallery space, features 100 exquisite miniature quilts, which are part of the Avenir Museum’s permanent collection. The Power of Maya Women’s Artistry — A traveling exhibition of contemporary work by the textile artists of Cooperativa de Alfombras de Mujeres Maya en Guatemala (The Maya Women’s Rug Hooking Cooperative of Guatemala) is in the Avenir Gallery, located in Room 115 of the main University Center for the Arts. The traveling exhibition is funded in part by the Don

and May Wilkins Charitable Trust, the Avenir Museum Education Exhibition Endowment and Cooperativa de Alfombras de Mujeres Maya en Guatemala. In addition to the Avenir Gallery in the University Center for the Arts, the Avenir has another satellite gallery under its umbrella: the Gustafson Gallery in the Gifford Building on the main CSU campus. Formerly the Historic Costume and Textiles Collection, the Avenir has its origins in the early 1950s as a small faculty teaching resource in the former Dept. of Home Economics. The renowned collection now includes some 20,000 historically and culturally significant artifacts, representing primarily 19th and 20th century EuroAmerican dress and textiles, with additional depth in India, China, Japan, Central Asia and Latin America. The museum is part of the Dept. of Design and Merchandising in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

(RIGHT) The Power of Maya Women’s Artistry is on display in the Avenir Gallery at the UCA

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In Jan., CSU Music alumni, current Music Education students, and the University Symphony Orchestra spent special moments together at the 2016 Colorado Music Educators Association Clinic-Conference, held at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs. On Friday, Jan. 29, Dr. Dan Goble, director of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance hosted the annual CSU reception at the conference. Prior to an evening of friends, food, and fun, most everyone attended the inspiring University Symphony Orchestra performance of John Adams’ The Chairman Dances and George Gershwin’s Catfish Row. “The CSU reception has become a truly anticipated part of CMEA,” said Goble. “Each year, we welcome the opportunity to connect with our amazing alumni as we keep those bonds strong.” I S S UE 9, M A R C H 2 0 1 6 / T H E GRE E N ROOM T HE UN IVERS ITY C ENT ER F OR T HE ARTS

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(TOP LEFT) Robin Hoch, 2002, B.A. in Music; Brian Jordan, 2012, M.M. in Music, Elizabeth Hohweiler, 2001, B.M. in Music, 2011, M.M. in Music; Amy Gallegos, 2003, B.M. in Music, 2011, M.M. in Music, Ryan Olsen, CSU Choral Music Education (BOTTOM LEFT) Steve McNeal, CSU Instructor of Music Education; Lisa Dameron, 2010, B.M. in Music, 2011, B.M. in Music, John Seesholtz, CSU Voice Professor; Brian Kettlewell, 2015, M.M. in Music (RIGHT) Wes Kenney, Director of Orchestras at CSU, and Dan Goble, Director of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance

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The University Symphony Orchestra, with guests Tim Burns, piano, Tiffany Blake Oliver, soprano, and John Seesholtz, baritone, performs at CMEA.

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DANCE MOVEMENT EDUCATION:

INTEGRATING COMPREHENSIVE SKILLS INTO THE K-12 CURRICULUM A Carl A. Bimson Humanities Seminar

JUNE 6-10, 2015 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Join leading Dance Movement Educators & Education Specialists from Colorado State University and the region to explore how we can bring more movement into our K–12 classrooms!

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Presented by the School of Music, Theatre & Dance and the College of Liberal Arts at the University Center for the Arts, Fort Collins, Colorado

Guest Presenter and Key Note Speaker, Mary Ann Lee is the director of the Tanner Dance Program and Children’s Dance Theatre in the College of Fine Arts at the University of Utah, where she is also an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Dance. She trained with Virginia Tanner and was a member of Children’s Dance Theatre. She has united educators and dance/movement artists in many ways, including the Side-by-Side program, now in its 20th year, which pairs dance artists with K-12 teachers to present arts integrated curriculum. Ms. Lee was a dance specialist for the National Endowment for the Arts’ Artists-in-Schools program and taught throughout the United States. She has been an invited guest teacher in China, Japan, The Netherlands, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, England, Finland, Canada, and Brazil. Ms. Lee continues to teach at the University of Utah in the Departments of Modern Dance and Education, and in the Tanner Dance Program. She teaches throughout Utah, nationally, and internationally.

SEMINAR TOPICS:

Additional Presenters include arts educators from CSU and across Colorado, as well as education and integrated arts specialists.

• Social & Emotional Learning in the classroom

• Let’s Move! Dance Skills, Concepts and Comprehensive Learning • Colorado Dance Standards, Assessment, and Curriculum Planning • Dance Collaboration across K-12 Higher Education and the Broader Community • Integrated Arts Initiatives in Education • Dance Movement Science and the Human Brain

HONORARIUM / REGISTRATION INFORMATION Seminar enrollment is limited to 25 Colorado K–12 Educators. Registration will involve an application process and opens February 29, 2016. Each participant will receive an honorarium for attending the entire seminar.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT US:

Lisa Morgan, Dance Faculty, CSU / Lisa.Morgan@colostate.edu Jane Slusarski-Harris, Director of Dance, CSU / J.Slusarski-Harris@colostate.edu TEACHERS MAY SIGN UP FOR CSU CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (FEE REQUIRED) FOR TEACHER ENHANCEMENT PURPOSES.

Lisa Dameron, 2010, B.M. Music; 2011, M.M. Music “Since I have graduated from CSU, I have taught in three different schools (and districts), varying from Kindergarten to 12th grade Music. I taught K-5 general music, 6-12 choir, drama, and a music exploration class in Bennett, Colo. After 1 ½ years, my husband and I moved back to Fort Collins and I taught orchestra and choir at Lincoln Middle School for one year. After budget cuts, we moved to Thornton and I have been at both North Arvada Middle School and Arvada K-8 for three years. I have taught choir, song writing, drama, and guitar during my years in Jefferson County. When I am not teaching, I am spending time with my husband Stuart Dameron (who is currently adjunct faculty at Colorado State University) and my daughter, Lillian.”

Scott Wheeler, 1995, B.M. Music “A native of Fort Collins, I stayed home to teach music in our community after I graduated from Colorado State in 1995. I am now in my 20th year of teaching (nine years of elementary music, and then 11 years of middle school choir and drama), and I still sing and act with troupes around Northern Colo. Last fall, I played the role of “Shrek” in the Fort Collins Children’s Theatre Production of Shrek the Musical.”

Audrey Francis, 2001, B.A. Technical Journalism started her college journey as journalism major and after taking only two acting classes, she decided to add Theatre as a minor. In her words, “…it completely changed my career path. Colorado State University Theatre had a profound effect on my life…” Shortly after graduating from CSU, Audrey moved to Chicago and was accepted to study at the School at Steppenwolf, a prestigious acting school taught by world renowned actors. Two of their ensemble members, Amy Morton and K. Todd Freeman, took Audrey under their wing and helped her build an acting and directing career, while mentoring her to be a teacher of the Meisner Technique. Audrey now teaches the Meisner Technique at Steppenwolf, while also teaching advanced acting at the University of Chicago, and has opened her own school called “Black Box Acting”. Some of her television credits include Chicago Fire, ER, and Chicago Med.

To submit your Class Note:

Email Brandon Adams at brandon.adams@colostate.edu

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Aleaha Harkins, 2013, B.M. Music “After graduating, I launched directly into my position at the Denver Green School as their music teacher for Early Childhood Education through 8th Grade. I am also pursuing my Master’s in Music Education with a Kodály Emphasis at Colorado State, and will be graduating in Dec. 2016. Recently, I have been pursuing an advancement within my district by becoming a Teacher Leader for a cohort of specials teachers. In addition, I am teaming up with the music curriculum coordinator in Denver public schools for the continuing evolution of Music Education.”

SUMMER MUSIC, THEATRE, and DANCE OUTREACH This summer, the School of Music, Theatre and Dance is offering a wide range of performing arts experiences including annual favorites and exciting new programs designed for high school students, adults, and youth. A fee is associated with most programs and registration is required.

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Many of the programs include concerts or presentations that are free and open to the public. The programming takes place at the state-of-the-art University Center for the Arts, an exquisite performance and exhibition venue for music, theatre, dance, and art. We hope to see you, your students, and children at the UCA this summer!

Find out more and register online today: music.colostate.edu/workshops-camps/

PRE-COLLEGE CAMPS Organ Week: June 5–9 Expand (or begin) your organ study with a faculty of prominent organists. One-to-one instruction, masterclasses, and recitals on the finest pipe organs in Northern Colo. Cost: $300–$400; housing/dining options. Pre-college Percussion Camp: June 9–10 Prepare for your college audition through instruction on mallets, timpani, snare drum, and drum set, as well as insight on applications, scholarships, equipment, and student skills. Cost: $125; includes lunches; housing not included; private lessons optional.

LIFT Clarinet Academy: June 13–17 Unique focus on the musical, technical, and artistic goals of each participant. Through planning prior to the academy, individualized programs ensure a musical boost for each student. Cost: $275–$485; housing/dining options. NEW! Aries Composers Workshop: June 13–17 Aries Composers Workshop is a high intensity course in music composition that includes instruction in music composition, music arranging and orchestration, notation, music theory, and aural skills. Cost: $275–$485; housing/dining options. Drum Major & Leadership Academy: June 15–18 Emphasizing conducting, peer teaching, and team building skills, the Academy prepares drum majors and section leaders for enhanced roles in their school band program. Cost: $325 - $395; housing/dining options.

YOUTH

shops are guided by music, theatre, dance, and art students and faculty. In addition to learning theatre skills, kids also get a head start in the critical areas of self-esteem, self-worth, working with others, collective problem solving, sense of community, and public presence. Cost: $299 per session; $20 discount for additional children from the same family; housing not included; lunch option additional Creative Musical Movement Camp: June 20–22 Three fun days focused on music and movement for ages 6-9. $24 Children’s Singing Camp: July 25–27 A fun day-camp of singing games, choir, folk dancing, keyboard improvisation, and movement with sessions for 1st – 6th graders. $35

ADULT WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES Carl A. Bimson Humanities Endowment Seminar: Dance/Movement Education: June 6–9

Kids Do It All: Music-Theatre Program For young people ages 7 to 13 (grouped by age) Six, one-week, day-camp sessions in 2016: June 13–18; June 20–25; June 27–July 2; July 11–16; July 18–23; July 25–30

Join leading dance movement educators and education specialists from Colorado State University and the region to explore Integrating Comprehensive Skills Into The K-12 Curriculum.

This summer, kids ages 7-13 will write, design, and compose musical plays entirely of their own creation. Students experience a practical application of all aspects of theatre practice—from acting, movement, voice, props and scene design to songwriting. The week-long work-

CSU invites Colo. K-12 teachers and administrators to join us on campus for four intense days of presentations, experimentation, sharing resources, and expanding their awareness and knowledge of the benefits of movement in the classroom curriculum. Guest speakers, university

faculty, and education specialists present the latest research and tools to help you to reach more students, offer innovative ways to teach our core curriculum, and learn about how our state is supporting our efforts. Honorarium provided.

Colorado Kodály Institute Summer Seminar: July 18–30

Dalcroze-based Eurhythmics Course: June 15–24

Designed for elementary, secondary, and independent music educators, the unique program combines online curriculum with hands-on experience and features the annual Institute residency, which can be attended for Kodály Certification (non-credit).

Teaching the relationship between movement and music, the college-level course engages the entire being; facilitating the spirit of play in a discovery-based, imaginative fashion, analysis and theory follow practice.

Department of Communication Studies

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A First for Fort Collins and Colorado April 15-22, 2016 Film and Ticket Information: actfilmfest.org

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THIS MONTH: THE CURFMAN GALLERY

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Written by Julianna Cervi

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The Lory Student Center is Where the Art is

The Curfman Gallery, as it is now called, used to be located in the lower level of the LSC. After the massive renovation of the student center in 2013-2014, the gallery now is on the second floor of the LSC, taking advantage of better lighting and access. There are three new exhibits on display in the Hallery, Duhesa and Curfman galleries this semester. “It is very rare to have three new exhibits opening at the same time in the building,” said LSC Arts Program Manager Doug Sink. The Hallery exhibit is located in the lower level of the LSC. It is dedicated to CSU student and alumni artwork. It currently features the work of CSU alumna Moriah Hummer. On display are a series of digitally painted portraits in black and white with pink accents. Hummer is also the author of Flat Track Furies, a comic featuring a women’s roller derby team that fights crime and monsters. The exhibit will remain in the Hallery until March 15.

The Curfman Gallery exhibit titled mammatocumulus opened Jan. 28 at a reception with artist Mark Rumsey, who works with different types of paper and lighting. He suspends folded paper forms from the ceiling, making for a whimsical atmosphere. mamma4Rumsey’s work focuses on social experiences and creating different communities. He welcomed students to work on the exhibit. “A major portion of the art is the experience — the community created this through the shared work of making the exhibit happen,” Sink said. “In some ways, the installation is more of a physical record of the community experience.” The mammatocumulus exhibit will remain open until March 5.

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The Lory Student Center has been displaying artwork since Jack Curfman opened its first exhibit back in 1968.

The Duhesa Gallery exclusively displays contemporary Native American art. The Duhesa Gallery is a collaborative effort between the LSC Arts Program and the Native American Cultural Center. This gallery is currently featuring work from artist Cannupa Hanska called Reliquary. Hanksa’s work contains ceramic skull forms and string composed into patterns in display cases. This exhibit will remain open until June 1.

mammatocumulus by Mark Rumsey

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Penny by Moriah Hummer

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Reliquary Series 2016 by Cannupa Hanska

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Middle School Outreach Ensemble (MSOE) February 3 – April 20; Final Concert: April 23, 6:30 p.m., UCA

An inspirational large ensemble experience with an artistic goal of premiering new works for middle school band students rooted in social justice. The concert theme, “American Consciousness,” features five new works for band by CSU composition students. In addition to the great instruction that students receive in their middle school band program, MSOE provides ensemble and individualized instruction from CSU faculty, music education majors, and select high school band students. Cost: $15. Registration required. Contact: E.Johnson@colostate.edu

7, 7:30 p.m., and culminates with a collaborative concert on April 8, 7:30 p.m. Open to all western state trombone players by audition. Contact: Christopher.Van_Hof@colostate.edu

Colorado Bandmasters Association State Concert Band Festival Monday, April 11 and Tuesday, April 12, all day, Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The festival showcases Colorado’s outstanding concert bands, giving them the opportunity to perform in a superb concert hall and to be critiqued by some of the nation’s finest music educators. Performances are FREE and open to the public. Information: coloradobandmasters.org

Rocky Mountain Saxophone Summit Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m., UCA The daylong event features clinics, performances, and master classes by professionals and professors from all along the Front Range, with special guest Debra Richtmeyer from the University of Illinois-Urbana-Champaign. The FREE event concludes with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Contact: Peter. Sommer@colostate.edu

Borromeo String Quartet Master Class Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. Organ Recital Hall, UCA The acclaimed quartet gives a master class to the PreCollege Chamber Music Festival quartets. FREE and open to the public. Contact: Ron.Francois@colostate.edu

All-West Honors High School Trombone Choir April 7–8, UCA

Pre-College Chamber Music Festival Saturday, April 16, 3 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA

New for high school aged trombonists, the event features solo recitals by Jeremy Wilson of Vanderbilt University and CSU Trombone Professor Chris Van Hof, as well as master classes and exhibits. The FREE event includes a solo recital on April

The region’s best high school string quartets from the precollege program will perform after two days of intensive sessions with the acclaimed Borromeo String Quartet. Ticketed concert: CSUArtsTickets.com

Percussion Ensemble Festival With guest Adam Blackstock Saturday, April 16, all day, UCA The annual festival features several Colo. high school ensembles, guest artist Adam Blackstock, associate professor of Percussion Studies at Troy University and principal timpanist with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, and the CSU Percussion Ensemble. During the day, guest clinicians work with high school ensembles during master classes and clinics. The day concludes with a FREE concert at 6 p.m. Registration for the daytime event is required. Contact: Eric.Hollenbeck@colostate.edu

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By Rachael Johnson Assistant to the Dean for External Relations, College of Liberal Arts

Each fall more than 200 students take the field as part of the Colorado State University Marching Band. Their performances are always a crowd-pleaser, but there is one woman cheering them on with more enthusiasm than the rest — Dame Jackie Erickson, the marching band’s number one fan and most generous supporter.

“The Warner College of Natural Resources invited Ed and me to the football games, and after the second time, I was on the field at halftime listening to this marvelous band play outstanding music,” she said. “And then, when the trombone section performed Cadence No. 5, I was hooked!”

THE HEART OF CSU TRADITIONS According to Ann Gill, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, the band is at the heart of CSU traditions. “Fans near and far love the marching band,” Gill said. “They appeal to, and honor, generations of Rams and Aggies.” The CSU Marching Band was established in 1901 with just 13 students. It has grown substantially since then, with 240 members this past fall. They were the first collegiate band to be asked to participate in Denver’s annual Parade of Lights, they regularly perform at Denver Broncos games, and appeared during consecutive collegiate bowl game telecasts from 2013 to 2015. In the last decade the CSU Marching Band has received national and international recognition for its innovative performances. In 2009 they collaborated with the

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Long before she established one of the most substantial marching band scholarships in the country — the Dame Jackie Marching Band Scholarship — Erickson enjoyed her own turn in the spotlight. She played the glockenspiel in her high school marching band and, at 16 years old, performed at the 1970 World Expo in Osaka, Japan. Given her own history, Erickson and husband Ed Warner were excited to see the CSU Marching Band perform for the first time.

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Dame Jackie Erickson poses for a fun shot with marching band members

Dirty Dozen Brass Band in a halftime show to raise awareness for the St. Bernard Project, an organization committed to rebuilding homes in the New Orleans area after Hurricane Katrina. The following year they collaborated with Grammy-nominated swing band Big Bad Voodoo Daddy for the CSU homecoming half-time show. The Rams also represented the U.S.A. in the 2013 St. Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin, Ireland. The marching band is open to all students, and 75 percent of members are non-music majors, representing all eight colleges. Erickson sees great value in bringing together diverse students across majors. “Marching band provides students with a sense of community on campus and a better understanding of fellow students from other disciplines that they might not have otherwise befriended,” she said. “It’s a positive outlet from the pressures of their studies.”

HELPING THE BAND THRIVE Erickson was so impressed with the CSU Marching Band that she was inspired to support them, establishing the Dame Jackie

Marching Band Scholarship in 2010. The Office of the President partially matches the scholarship, which is awarded to all returning members with at least a 2.8 GPA and increases based on years of service. Second-year members receive $800, thirdyear members receive $1,000, and fourth-year members receive $1,200. Erickson’s generous funding and partnership with the Office of the President supported an incredible 82 students this past year. In the years since the scholarship has been established, the program has seen a measurable impact on retention and academics, which was one of Erickson’s goals. “It was important to connect a minimum GPA to the receipt of my scholarships, and as a result I have watched the students’ academic achievements improve,” Erickson said. Before the creation of the Dame Jackie Marching Band Scholarship, more than half of the band were first-year students. As their studies grew more challenging and time was taken up by part-time jobs, many students reluctantly dropped out of band. (RIGHT) Directors Richard Frey and Rebecca Philips lead the marching band through RAM Walk on Ag Day 2015

“Marching band provides students with a

sense of community on campus and a better understanding of fellow students from other disciplines that they might not have otherwise befriended. It’s a positive outlet from the pressures of their studies.”

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THERE’S A BAND FOR YOU AT CSU

CSU MARCHING BAND

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• A 114 Year Tradition • Scholarships for every student • Auditions for all sections: June 11

• A masterful blend of traditional and forward-thinking artistry • Three ensembles open to all majors • Scholarship Audition Days: Feb. 19, 20 & 27

Greetings from the bands at Colorado State University! CSU is committed to providing the highest level of artist experience for our music majors, while offering outstanding musical opportunities for students of all levels and abilities, regardless of major. There is a place for you in our band family, and we invite you to make Fort Collins home for your collegiate experience! Please contact us for more information about joining our outstanding concert ensembles and the much-loved CSU Marching Band. — Dr. Rebecca L. Phillips, Director of Bands

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Dedicated to its land-grant heritage, the music faculty at Colorado State University are committed to promoting music and pedagogy of the highest quality, serving music education through actions that benefit the students, teachers, and citizens of Colorado.

“Since the Dame Jackie Scholarship was established, the marching band has retained older students who can mentor the younger incoming students,” Erickson said.

DAME JACKIE MARCH TO DUBLIN CHALLENGE Erickson’s support of the marching band has extended beyond scholarships. When the band was invited to Dublin for the opportunity to perform for more than 750,000 fans at the St. Patrick’s Festival and Parade, funding the trip proved challenging — until Erickson stepped in. Citing the value of her own experience performing in the 1970 World Expo in Osaka, she helped the marching band raise funds through the Dame Jackie March to Dublin Challenge, which matched $50,000 in donations.

According to Richard Frey, associate director of bands, Jackie’s impact on the students goes beyond the financial. “Every time Jackie is around the band, the students want to say hi, take a picture, or give her a hug,” he said. “Jackie’s love for the students in our band is obvious. What’s better is seeing the love the students have for Jackie in return. Her gift has made it possible for them to share the great band experiences that she had as a student, and it has had a meaningful effect on their lives.” For Erickson, it’s all about the band. “Everybody loves the marching band — just watch the reaction of the students when they perform,” she said. “The CSU Marching Band is a power house, and I believe their future looks bright.” Support the award-winning CSU Marching Band – our green and gold heartbeat.

The 2015–2016 CSU Marching Band

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“I was thrilled when CSU was invited to perform in Ireland, because the Japanese cultural exchange was an invaluable experience for me,” she said.

A DEEP IMPACT

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Upcoming M U S I C

P E R F O R M A N C E S

Voice Area Recital / FREE Tuesday, March 1, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA

Concert Choir and Chamber Choir Concert Friday, March 4, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA

A recital featuring students from CSU’s voice studios, including the Freshman Voice Studio.

The Concert Choir, directed by Dr. Ryan Olsen, performs a variety of music written to showcase women’s voices including Brahms’ Op. 11: four songs for women’s choir, two horns, and harp, and select movements from “Anne Frank: A Living Voice” by Linda Tutas Haugen. The Chamber Choir, directed by Dr. James Kim, performs sacred works by international composers including a double choir motet, “Faire is the Heaven” by William Harris, “Singet dem Herrn” by Hugo Distler, and “Gloria Cum Sancto Spiritu” by a female Korean composer, Hyo-woon Woo. In addition, a selection of American spirituals arranged by Moses Hogan and Jack Halloran are also on the program.

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Concert Orchestra with Concert Choir Concert / FREE Remembrance With guest Margaret Miller, Viola Saturday, March 5, 2 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA

The choir and orchestra, directed by Dr. Ryan Olsen, combine to perform “Anne Frank: A Living Voice” by Linda Tutas Haugen. This choral song cycle for women’s choir and strings traces the emotional journey Anne Frank underwent as she tried to comprehend the events of the Holocaust during World War II. Using Frank’s own words, the piece goes through a range of emotions from fear, confusion, heartbreak, hope, and even the optimism and joy of a young adolescent. Often performed with a string quartet, this is the first time that the piece will be performed with a chamber string orchestra. Viola Professor Margaret Miller joins the orchestra, directed by Leslie Stewart, for Hindemith’s Trauermusik. Symphonic Band Concert With guest Peter Sommer, Saxophone Wednesday, March 2, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. Richard Frey, continues the 20152016 school year with Night Dreams, a program inspired by the darkness and shortened days of winter. Graduate conductor Chase Morin conducts Frank Ticheli’s Rest, and the highlight of the program will be CSU faculty Peter Sommer tackling David Biendenbender’s challenging and emotional work, Dreams in the Dusk, for solo alto saxophone and wind band. Harp Ensemble Concert Wednesday, March 2, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA The concert features a new arrangement of Por Una Cabeza for harp ensemble by Professor Rachel Ellins, as well as student arrangements including Katie Miksch’s arrangement of music from the video game Halo and Rachel Franklin’s arrangement of Arwen’s Vigil by The Piano Guys. The concert also includes a new work entitled The Gypsy in My Soul by Steven Rosenhaus, The Dyades by Bernard Andres, Spanish Dance No. 1 by Enrique Granados, and The Dances Sacred and Profane by Claude Debussy featuring senior performance major, Sara Schmidt.

Concert Band Concert / FREE Sunday, March 6, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA The 100-member ensemble, directed by Dr. Erik Johnson, performs standard American concert band literature. This concert features music inspired by nature and the outdoors, with works by contemporary American composers including John Mackey, Frank Ticheli, and Julie Giroux.

Virtuoso Series Concert

Chris Van Hof, Trombone Mixtape Vol. 1 With guests Tim Burns, Piano; Dawn Kramer, Trumpet; Dan Watt, Trombone; and Amanda Tatara, Bass Trombone Monday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA Featuring the trombone in a variety of settings and styles, CSU faculty Dr. Chris Van Hof’s recital is the first in a series drawing inspiration from the ‘mix tapes’ of his late 80s/early90s youth. Including music by Astor Piazzolla, Herbert L. Clarke, Robert Suderberg, and Colorado composers James David and Dan Watt, the program ranges from the modern (a brand-new composition by David featuring the trombone accompanying itself with a laptoptop), to the traditional (a fun Victorian duo for trumpet and trombone), to the cinematic (Watt’s tour-de-force “Cerberus” for three trombones).

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Rachel Ellins, Harp The Many Colors of the Harp With guests Tiffany Blake, Soprano; Barbara Thiem, Cello; and Tonya Jilling, Harp Monday, March 21, 7:30, Organ Recital Hall, UCA The concert features solo works for harp in different styles and chamber music for harp with cello and with voice, and several two-harp duets. The program includes Mateo Albeniz’ classical era piece Sonata en Re, Bernard Andres’ contemporary work Absidioles, Ellins’ own arrangement of Por Una Cabeza by Charles Gardel, Ravel’s Impressionist era piece, 5 Greek Melodies, and Caroline Lizotte Raga’s Writer 2006, where each musician plays the harp and percussion instruments at the same time! Rocky Mountain Saxophone Summit Potpourri Concert / FREE CSU faculty Peter Sommer, Dan Goble, Tim Burns With guests Debra Richtmeyer, University of Illinois, and saxophone professors from UW, CU, UNC, DU, and MSU Saturday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA

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Wesley Ferreira, Clarinet Clarinet Kaleidoscope With special guests Jeff Anderle, clarinet; Tim Burns, piano; and more Monday, April 4, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA Guest clarinetist from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Jeff Anderle, joins CSU faculty clarinetist Wesley Ferreira for an evening of solo and chamber clarinet music. CSU faculty Tim Burns, piano, joins the duo on a new double concerto for Bb clarinet and bass clarinet by composer Noah Taylor. Zinnia Quartet Concert CSU’s Graduate String Quartet Tuesday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA One of two graduate quartets at CSU, the Zinnia String Quartet presents a program of great string quartet literature. Members: Ji Hye Chung, violin; Elizabeth Lenz, violin; Joy Holz, viola; and Lydia Hynson, cello. Jazz Combos Concert Wednesday, April 6, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Join the Jazz Combos for an evening of small group jazz and improvisation, highlighting student arrangements and compositions. The concert features Jazz Combos I, II and III under the direction of Shilo Stroman and Eli Cagen.

The Men’s Chorus and University Chorus combine to perform a concert celebrating the various aspects of love through song. Love of homeland, love of faith, first loves, romantic love, lost love, and love between parent and child are all represented through the pieces on this program. All-West Honors High School Trombone Choir Concert / FREE Notes from Vienna Friday, April 8, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA The memorable concert features guest soloist Jeremy Wilson – formerly of the Vienna Philharmonic and now on faculty at Vanderbilt University – and a host of high school trombonists performing alongside the CSU Trombone Choir and Low Brass Choir. Inspired by Mr. Wilson’s time in Vienna, the program features music exclusively by composers associated with the city including Bruckner, Mahler, Strauss, and Korngold. This “blowout” concert, conducted by Dr. Chris Van Hof, features the debut of the All-West Honors High School Trombone Choir with the full force of the CSU Trombone Studio.

Student Chamber Music Showcase / FREE Monday, April 11, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA The concert features select student groups performing string and wind chamber music. Wind Symphony Concert Symphonies of Winds and Percussion: Gould! Tuesday, April 12, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Throughout the 2015-2016 season, the CSU Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Rebecca Phillips, celebrates some of the outstanding cornerstones written for winds and percussion. Join us for our final performance of the season, featuring faculty artist Dr. John McGuire, horn, performing James Beckel’s Glass Bead Game, based on Herman Hesse’s novel. Graduate conductor Georgianna Oswald conducts Grainger, and the Wind Symphony closes with a celebration of Morton Gould’s West Point Symphony!

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A special event celebrating Adolphe Sax’s great invention, the Rocky Mountain Saxophone Summit features special guests from along the Front Range as well as Debra Richtmeyer from the University of Illinois-UrbanaChampaign. Please join us for this concert capping off a day of clinics, master classes, and performances.

Men’s Chorus and University Chorus Concert Facets of Love Friday, April 8, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA

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Voice Area Recital / FREE Tuesday, April 12, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA

Tiffany Blake, Soprano Friday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA

A recital featuring students from CSU’s voice studios, including the Freshman Voice Studio. Keyboard Area Recital / FREE Thursday, April 14, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA Students from the studios of Janet Landreth and Joel Bacon present classic and modern literature for piano and organ.

Woodwind Area Recital / FREE Friday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA

Percussion Ensemble Festival Concert With guest Adam Blackstock, Percussion Saturday, April 16, 6 p.m., Instrumental Rehearsal Hall, UCA The 4th annual festival concert features percussion ensembles from Colorado high schools, guest Adam Blackstock, associate professor of Percussion Studies at Troy University and principal timpanist with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, and the CSU Percussion Ensemble. A terrific finish to a terrific day of percussion!

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It Could Be Anything New Music Ensemble Sunday, April 17, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA

CSU faculty Dr. Tiffany Blake gives a recital featuring art song. Praised by Opera News Online for her “…truly virtuoso performance…immaculate tone, good support and breath to spare,” Dr. Tiffany Blake, received her D.M.A. in Vocal Performance with a minor in Opera Stage Direction from the Eastman School of Music, where she also earned her M.M. and was awarded the prestigious Performer’s Certificate.

Students from the woodwind area and the studios of Wesley Ferreira, clarinet, Andrew Jacobson, oboe, Gary Moody, bassoon, Peter Sommer, saxophone, and Michele Stanley, flute, present classic and modern literature for chamber groups and soloists. Freshman Voice Studio Recital / FREE Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m., Organ Recital Hall A recital featuring students from the Freshman Voice Studio.

Under the direction of Dr. Wesley Ferreira and Professor Andrew Jacobson, this concert features unique “open score” pieces as well as some of the most creative works by CSU student composers.

World Percussion Concert Sunday, April 24, 7:30 p.m. Griffin Concert Hall, UCA Get excited for some warmer weather with CSU’s Steel Drum Ensembles and the George Hamilton Ragtime Marimba Band.

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Andrew Jacobson, Oboe With Anne Breeden, piano Monday, April 18, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA

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CSU faculty Andrew Jacobson gives his first solo recital at CSU, performing W.A. Mozart’s Oboe Quartet in F major, Francis Poulenc’s Sonata for Oboe and Piano, and more.

Faculty Chamber Music With guest Michael Davis, Violin Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 p.m., Organ Recital Hall, UCA The CSU music faculty collaborates to present a delightful evening of chamber music including Leoš Janáček’s wind sextet, Erwin Schulhoff’s Concertino for Flute, Viola & Double-bass, and Joseph Haydn’s Op. 76 string quartet with violinist Michael Davis.

Jazz Ensembles Concert With guests Poudre High School Jazz Ensemble Thursday, April 21, 7:30 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA CSU Jazz Ensembles I and II, directed by Peter Sommer and Wil Swindler, are joined by Corry Petersen, and the Poudre High School Jazz Ensemble, for a swinging collaboration between students from the university and the region in our continuing High School Invitational tradition.

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