Colorado State University / THE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS / VOLUME 2 / ISSUE 11 / SUMMER 2016
ORGAN WEEK • CLASSICAL CONVERGENCE SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT • TEACHER OF THE YEAR KIDS DO IT ALL • LIFT CLARINET ACADEMY • DANCE ALUMNI and MORE!
WELCOME TO
THE GREEN ROOM Ahhh, the sounds of summer! If you live in Fort Collins, your favorite ear candy might include Wednesday night Lagoon Concerts, the 4th of July fireworks at City Park, and Bohemian Nights at New West Fest, or perhaps you enjoy something quieter like bird calls during the wee hours, or the fountain on the back patio of The Rio. The overall volume of the UCA certainly goes down a few decibels during the summer months, and although there are amazing organ concerts this week and engaging camps coming up, we miss the daily hum of our favorite people!
Dan Goble
Director of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance
Jennifer Clary Jacobs Marketing Director
Mike Solo
Publicity and Marketing Manager
A pastime perpetuated by the likes of Billboard and Spotify is the annual prediction for the song of summer and it appears that Justin Timberlake’s “I Can’t Stop the Feeling” is the ‘it’ sound for 2016. Even though it is destined to become your ear worm by Sept, for now the super catchy tune encourages folks of all ages to just dance, and we like that! I got that sunshine in my pocket, Got that good soul in my feet I can’t stop the feeling, So just dance, dance, dance The relative quiet of the UCA during summer means that School of Music, Theatre and Dance students and recent graduates are doing some dancing themselves! From being a counselor and teacher at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan, to attending a New Music Festival in Cortona, Italy, to studying at the Rockettes’ Workshop in NYC, many CSU students are dancing to their own brilliant sounds of summer! We wish them the best! As always, thank you for reading The Green Room. When you’re done, go dance! 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 Faculty Notes....................................................... 07 Teacher of the Year............................................ 08 Paul Metz Retirement......................................... 10 Grammy Grant Award........................................ 16 KDIA Summer Camp.......................................... 22 LIFT Clarinet Academy...................................... 26 Alumni Dance Recap.......................................... 30 Fourth Annual Organ Week.............................. 38 Classical Convergence Season Three............ 42 Student News...................................................... 52
NATS Singing Competition............................... 54 Summer Outreach.............................................. 56
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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FACULTY NOTES MILESTONES Colorado State University retirees, as well as employees achieving a decade of service or more, were honored at the annual Celebrate! CSU Milestones event on April 28, in the Lory Student Center Ballroom. Six School of Music, Theatre and Dance faculty and staff were honored for their years of service to CSU including Double Bass Professor Forest Greenough (10 years), Piano Instructor Karen Stoody (10 years), Office Manager Heather Bellotti (15 years), Music Therapy Professor Sarah Johnson (15 years), Cello Professor Barbara Thiem (35 years), and Piano Professor Janet Landreth (40 years).
The following music, theatre, dance, and art faculty and staff finished their careers at CSU and retired at the end of the spring semester: Steve McNeal, Instructor, Music Education and String Techniques; Paul Metz, Director of Undergraduate Studies, Coordinator of Music Theory, Associate Professor of Music; Linda Parent, Administrative Assistant, Theatre and Dance; Carol Roderick, Special Assistant Professor, Ballet; Karen Stoody, Instructor, Piano; Gary Keimig, Associate Professor of Art and Art History, Drawing; and Gary Voss, Professor of Art and Art History, Sculpture Thank you for everything each of you has done for the performing and visual arts at CSU!
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From the Department of Art and Art History, the following individuals were also recognized: Department Chair and Sculpture Professor Suzanne Faris (10 years), Art History Instructor Michael Fenton (10 years), Administrative Manager Margaret Seymour (10 years), Art Education Professor Patrick Fahey (20 years), Photography Professor Gary Huibregtse (30 years), and Graphic Design Professor Philip Risbeck (50 years).
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ach year, the CSU Alumni Association recognizes outstanding university educators with Best Teacher Awards. Teachers are nominated by students and alumni, and final selections are made by a committee that includes faculty, students and members of the Alumni Association.
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The 2016 teachers were honored at an awards dinner on April 18 and included our very own Denise Apodaca, School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.
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Denise Favela Apodaca received her B.A. in piano performance from the University of California at Santa Barbara, a Master’s in Piano Performance and a second Master’s in Piano Pedagogy from Northwestern University. She graduated with honors from both universities.
Music Professor Denise Apodaca Receives 2016 Best Teacher Award!
She has been on numerous faculties and has performed throughout the U.S. both as a soloist and as a chamber artist. Apodaca has been an adjudicator for several music teachers’ associations and has given workshops on piano technology, piano pedagogy, performance, music education, Latin American music, and early childhood music. She currently serves on the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County and was a member of the executive committee for Beet Street in Fort Collins. Apodaca is currently coordinator of Piano Proficiency, teaches Piano Skills for Music Therapists, Piano Skills for Music Educators, and Music Appreciation at CSU. The 2016 class of Best Teachers also included: Ray Black, Ethnic Studies, College of Liberal Arts; Marisa Bunning (Ph.D. ’07), Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Health and Human Sciences; Chuchang Chiu, Foreign Language and Literature, College of Liberal Arts; Tod R. Clapp (B.S. ’96, M.S. ’99, Ph.D. ’04), Biomedical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; and Temple Grandin, Animal Sciences, College of Agricultural Sciences.
It has been an exciting year so far for Denise Favela Apodaca who was also recently announced as a quarterfinalist for the 2017 Music Educator Award™ presented by The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Foundation®. More than 3,300 nominations were received with 290 music teachers from 264 cities across 41 states still in the running for the fourth annual award. The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music mitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. A joint partnership and presentation of The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation, the recipient will be honored during GRAMMY® Week 2017. Semi-finalists will be announced in Sept.
(TOP) Denise Apodaca with students (MIDDLE) Kristi Bohlender Dirctor of the Alumni Association, Monica Fowkes Student,Denise Apodaca, Provost Rick Miranda (BOTTOM) From left to right, Denise Apodaca, Temple Grandin, Ray Black, Tod R. Clapp, Marisa Bunning, and Chuchang Chiu
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After thirty years at Colorado State University, Dr. Paul Metz retired from the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at the end of t he semester.
by Jennifer Clary Jacobs Dr. Paul Metz received a B.A. in Music from Gettysburg College, and the M.M. and Ph.D. in Music Theory from the College-Conservatory of Music of the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Metz has served as coordinator of music theory at Colorado State University since he arrived in 1986. During his time in the department he has also been assistant chair, acting chair, director of undergraduate studies, coordinator of the B.A. in Music degree program, and adviser to honors students. During the 2014-2015 academic year, Dr. Metz was the interim chair for the School. As a leader in music theory pedagogy, Dr. Metz’ teaching techniques outlined in The Clock Diagram: An Effective Visual Tool in Set Theory Pedagogy are used to analyze atonal music of the early 20th century in music theory classes across the country.
His students have gone on to pursue graduate work, earning extremely high scores on their graduate music theory diagnostic exams at some of the top music schools in the country. “Many [students] that have graduated with music education degrees have contacted me at some point after beginning their career as a high school music teacher to excitedly tell me that I inspired them to create a music theory class at their school where no such course had existed before.” Away from CSU, Metz spends his free time in the mountains, racing down them in the winter and climbing up them the rest of the year! Highlights include completing the Colorado 14ers circuit in 2001; climbing to 21,000’ on Aconcagua in Argentina, the highpoint of the western hemisphere, before being forced down by high winds in 2006; finishing the 2007, 2009, and 2011 seasons ranked #1 in the U.S. in his age group in the NAtional STAndard Race ski racing program; and in the last four years, qualifying for the finals of the Lindsey Vonn Race Series, finishing 1st twice and 2nd twice.
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For Dr. Metz, significant career accomplishments in teaching, research, and service are centered on his students. “While I have always been gratified to read the kind words that my students and department chairs have written about me over the years, I am more proud of my students’ accomplishments,” he said.
Climbing Tyndall Glacier 6/3/06
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Aided by an award from the GRAMMY Foundation® Grant Program, two School of Music, Theatre and Dance professors at Colorado State University are set to lead a study on musical creativity in children with autism spectrum disorder.
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With a $19,697 GRAMMY Grant, combined with an additional $20,132 from Colorado State University (CSU), Erik Johnson, Ph.D. and assistant professor of Music Education, and Blythe LaGasse, Ph.D., MT-BC and associate professor and coordinator of Music Therapy, are positioned to launch their project, Musical Creativity in Autism: Exploring Growth through Collaborative Peer Interaction.
Defining The Project It is a core understanding that a lack of social communication skills, as well as restrictive and repetitive patterns, not only impedes the ability of a child with autism to make meaningful connections with peers, but inhibits cognitive flexibility and creativity.
Funded by the Recording Academy, the pair’s project was one of 20 in the United States and Canada to receive awards totaling $300,000 from the GRAMMY Foundation with the purpose of facilitating research in music, as Erik Johnson, Ph.D. and assistant professor well as recording archiving and of Music Education preservation programs. Just six organizations – primarily universities and hospitals – were research oriented recipients.
Encouraging research indicates that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) do have typical processing of emotion in music, as well as heightened musical skills. However, until this study, peer-assisted learning research in music, where students are strategically paired in order to enhance the educational outcomes of both, has been primarily focused on children without disabilities. The CSU study seeks to examine the impact of peer-assisted learning on musical and social outcomes in children with ASD.
An Intersection of Interests
"We are proud to be a leading funder in these areas of philanthropy and lend our resources to such distinguished recipients and exemplary endeavors." said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY Foundation in a press release about the awards. Read the full press release here.
A prominent ASD researcher in Music Therapy, LaGasses’ penchant for working with children, while increasing opportunities for social and collaborative learning, was of extreme interest to Johnson.
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“Receiving this award is a huge honor, both for Dr. LaGasse and myself, as well as for CSU,” said Johnson. “This is a once-in-alifetime opportunity!”
About the GRAMMY Foundation According to the organizations’ website, the GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1988 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation, and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals.
The opportunity for research between the areas of Music Therapy and Music Education is important to the collaborative mission of the School of Music, Theatre and Dance. “When I learned of Dr. Johnson's experBlythe LaGasse, Ph.D., MT-BC and associate professor tise and research in peer-assistand coordinator of Music ed learning I was very excited about the possibility of bringing our two interests together in order to help educators and children,” expressed LaGasse. The foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and The two CSU researchers plan on publishing the results in cultural community as well as the general public. The founa peer-reviewed open-access journal, as well as present at dation works in partnership year-round with The Recordnational and international conferences relevant to ASD reing Academy to bring national attention to important issues search and intervention. “We hope that what is learned may such as the value and impact of music and arts education enrich the lives and educational opportunities available to and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. children with ASD,” added LaGasse in true form.
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Anticipating a successful conclusion, the findings will be disseminated to music educators and therapists who may utilize peer-to-peer musical experiences in order to engage children with ASD. Johnson and LaGasse hope that as a mode of instruction, peer-assisted learning will also help public school educators further the music learning for all students.
For the study, it is important to LaGasse and Johnson that the thirty high-functioning children with ASD and 30 typical children be recruited from a wide array of geographical backgrounds beyond Northern Colo. Johnson hopes that the notoriety of the GRAMMY award helps cast a wider net for nominations.
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To learn more about the GRAMMY Foundation and its grant program, visit grammyfoundation.org/grants.
About the Researchers Erik Johnson, Ph.D. is assistant professor of Music Education at Colorado State University. Dr. Johnson's work has included descriptive and experimental PAL studies. His recent work has expanded the PAL paradigm in music education by examining multifaceted outcomes related to various reciprocal PAL structures. Summatively, this emerging constellation of studies suggest that PAL can improve individual achievement, motivation, and learner engagement for a diverse range of secondary public school music students. Dr. Johnson will oversee the project design, timeline, and manuscript/conference preparation. Contact Dr. Johnson at e.johnson@colostate.edu.
Blythe LaGasse, Ph.D., MT-BC is associate professor and coordinator of Music Therapy at Colorado State University and faculty at the Center for Biomedical Research in Music. Dr. LaGasse trained music therapists in Neurologic Music Therapy (NMT) for 8 years. She has over 13 years’ experience working with children with ASD. She has published over 10 refereed papers on the application of NMT with children with disabilities. Her research with children with ASD has received support from the American Music Therapy Association. Dr. LaGasse will assist in study implementation and manuscript preparation. Contact Dr. LaGasse at blythe.lagasse@colostate.edu.
Children’s Singing Camp
Students attending the camp will be provided with quality instruction from graduate-level musicians and teachers specializing in Elementary Music Education.
Activities
Singing games Choir Hour Folk Dancing Keyboard/Improv Movement Choir Concert for all ages on July 27, 4 p.m. To find out more or to download a registration form, visit our website: music.colostate.edu/workshops-camps
Dates
• July 25, 12-4:30 p.m.: students entering 5th and 6th grade • July 26, 12-4:30 p.m.: students entering 3rd and 4th grade • July 27, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.: students entering 1st and 2nd grade Camp drop-off is 15 minutes before start in the UCA lobby
Cost
$30 for one day - includes snack, craft, and T-shirt.
Location
University Center for the Arts (UCA) 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins
Contact
Bonnie Jacobi Coordinator of Music Education Director of Colorado Kodály Institute (970) 491-3106 Bonnie.Jacobi@colostate.edu
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A fun day-camp of singing games, choir, folk dancing, keyboard improvisation, and movement with sessions for 1st – 6th graders.
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Creative Musical Movement Camp Three fun sessions focused on music and movement for ages 6-9
To find out more or to download a registration form, visit our website: music.colostate.edu/workshops-camps
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June 20, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. June 21, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. June 22, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Parent drop-off (11 a.m.) and pick-up (12 p.m.): inside the front lobby of the University Center for the Arts.
Cost
$8/day, $24/total Sign up for one day, or all three! Space is limited to 30 children per day Please apply by June 1
Location
University Center for the Arts (UCA) 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins
Contact
Bonnie Jacobi Coordinator of Music Education Director of Colorado Kodály Institute (970) 491-3106 Bonnie.Jacobi@colostate.edu
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The music through movement approach to music education teaches an understanding of music – its fundamental concepts, its expressive meanings, and its deep connections to other arts and human activities – through ground breaking techniques incorporating rhythmic movement, aural training, and physical, vocal and instrumental improvisation.
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n 1991 at the Children’s School in La Jolla, Cali., Colorado State University Theatre professor Walt Jones founded the Kids Do It All summer program. Hailed as one of the most innovative theatre programs in the country, now in its 26th season, the program continues to give young theatre lovers the skills to create their very own show. The name Kids Do It All does not lie - everything that shows up on stage in the final performances is from the students who attend the program. So if you are ever worried about the future of theatre, come to one of the six final showings on Saturdays throughout the summer and you will feel thrilled about the talent and passion these kids bring to the stage.
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Although the focus is on the students in the program, we can’t overlook what the CSU students who work with the kids get from the program as well. “My absolute favorite part of working at KDIA is hearing all the creative ideas, not only from the students, but the staff,” explained Heather Salyer, who is entering her second year as a KDIA counselor this summer. “Having all this positive energy just leads to all of us feeling fulfilled at the end of the day.”
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There are three age groups incorporated in the program, and each is led by a director and playwright, both of which are current CSU students. Each group also gets to put together a jaw-dropping musical number with the help of a music director and dance choreographer. The CSU students work hard to incorporate all the amazing ideas brainstormed by their group to create a cohesive piece of theatre. In order to do this, they set up a high-paced, week-long schedule full of activities like scenic painting, mask work, character development, dance challenges, and more. It truly tests their knowledge and well-roundedness within the art of theatre, as well as challenges their teaching abilities, a major next step for many who work the camp. “My partner Kyle and I molded to each group and just rolled with the punches, trying new things and learning all the while,” said Salyer. “That’s one of the greatest lessons I’ve learned thus far in my CSU experience.” For every person involved in the summer program, laughs, learning, and love of theatre are shared every day. Each of the six sessions is a week long, beginning June 13 and ending July 30. Check out theatre.colostate.edu for more information on the program,session dates, and tuition.
“Having all this positive energy just leads to all of us feeling fulfilled at the end of the day.” — Heather Salyer, CSU Theatre Student
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These two programs focus on the unique aspect of student talent and performance skills, along with the rigor that is required in playing the clarinet. As this program aims to prepare students for the next level in their playing, it also offers individual attention to student success, with their goals in mind. According to Professor Wesley Ferreira, LIFT is providing students with so much more than a typical clarinet camp. He stated, “At the LIFT Clarinet Academy, we want students to arrive with a goal and leave with a sense of achievement. The focus is on the individual’s musical, technical, and artistic goals [and that] is what makes us unique.” As the experience is individualized to fit each student, it is promoting personal learning objectives. Ferreira stated, “Prior to arriving at the academy, we communicate with students and their teachers to create an individualized program for them. We work on their specific goals to ensure that they leave receiving the musical boost they're looking for.” With student goals continually in mind, the program also includes activities such as topic and performance master classes, participant chamber music performances, a faculty recital, and social gatherings that allow students and faculty to mingle. Another highlight of the academy are the rotating guest artists to contribute to each program. This year, the guest is renowned pedagogue Julie DeRoche from DePaul University. She will give pointers and tips that each student can learn from, along with hands on techniques to aid each student.
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Colorado State University is proud to host the LIFT Clarinet and the Junior LIFT Clarinet Academies this summer.
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“At the LIFT Clarinet Academy, we want students to arrive with a goal and leave with a sense of achievement.” — Wesley Ferreira
The LIFT Clarinet Academy is intended for college clarinetists majoring in music, as well as advanced high school students who are going on to study music in college; the program has received an immense amount of attention. Ferreira stated, “The program has become so popular that we are getting many applicants from around the country, many which are in high school. These students, though talented, do not tend to pass the audition requirement for the LIFT Clarinet Academy.” While this was an unfortunate situation in previous years, a new program has been created to accommodate the requests of younger students, titled the Junior LIFT Clarinet Academy, which caters to high school and advanced middle school students. This year, LIFT is scheduled June 13 – 17 with Junior LIFT taking place June 20 – 24. The academy has prepared previous students for a successful path of clarinet playing and provided an opportunity to work within a diverse setting. Everyone that participates in this academy will not only have an enjoyable experience, but leave with their personalized goals met!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: music.colostate.edu/workshops-camps
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C O N C E R T Last month, Colorado State University hosted its first Dance Alumni Reunion and Celebration. The four-day event saw over 25 dancing Rams return to coach and give counsel to current students; hundreds of people turned out for the public classes and performances. This special event was a resounding success, and it generated memories and inspiration that will last for a lifetime. Thank you again to all of the Ram Alumni who came back home to celebrate with us! (ABOVE) Gustavo Vargas (bottom, 3rd from left) worked with his master class on enhancing their Hip-hop skillset. Gustavo works as a professional dancer and choreographer for Jennifer Lopez and travels teaching others his passion for dance.
Chas Kilker-Greener (L) and Susie Garifi (R) performed their own Uptown Funk, a lighthearted Bruno Mars feature. Chas is living her dream teaching children of all ages at Mountain Kids Dance in Fort Collins, and Susie works as a dance instructor at Front Range Community College while also contributing her time at Mountain Kids Dance.
Katie Swenson (left) and guest dancers perform WHAT-DAH?!!, a piece giving heavy tribute to street dance styles. Residing in Denver, Katie lives teaching dance for personal discovery and betterment in the Colo. capital.
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Rich Lugo teaching his master class, The Art of Modern Dance Technique in Studio 101 at the UCA. He is the artistic director and founder of DANSPIEK, a multi-media dance theatre company in New York, and is the full-time dance teacher at Fordham High School for the Arts in the Bronx.
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(ABOVE) Andrea Palesh (bottom, 3rd from right) posing with her master class after two hours of Bollywood lecture and demonstration. Currently, she performs, co-directs, and choreographs for the nightlife cabaret spectacle Guilty Pleasures Cabaret at the renowned Duplex Cabaret Theater in New York City.
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(LEFT) Gustavo Vargas performing an intimate duet with guest dance partner Katelyn Cushing. Life is a Dance, choreographed by Gustavo, portrayed a beautiful love story and featured music from the musical duet, The Piano Guys.
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Carrie Demos, Sarah Kane, Rich Lugo, Mary Overton, Andrea Palesh, and guests perform Sway, a “comedic look at the interactions amongst a motley crew of characters that gather together for an evening of romance, drama, and debauchery.”
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By Jennifer Clary Jacobs
CSU’s Fourth Annual Organ Week Returns with Unforgettable Performances and Instruction
Organ weeks have a long history at CSU with the world’s most renowned organists visiting campus throughout the seventies and eighties; in 2013, Organ Week returned to campus with events and instruction taking place on the finest pipe organs in Northern Colo., including CSU's celebrated Casavant organ. Led by a faculty of renowned concert and church organists, the camp and concerts have grown in popularity. The daily instruction component is designed for high school students interested in expanding (or beginning) their organ study, and features one-to-one instruction, master classes, and recitals. From June 6-9, the community is invited to nightly concerts, including guest artist solo recitals, an evening of organ concertos with the Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra conducted by Wes Kenney, and an All-Bach concert. For 2016, the guest performers and instructors on organ include Joel Bacon, Stewart and Sheron Golden Chair of Organ and Liturgical Studies at CSU; James David Christie, professor and chair of organ at Oberlin College and Conservatory Chair; Joyce Jones, the Joyce Oliver Bowden professor of Music and organist-in-residence at Baylor University School of Music; Ken Cowan, head of organ at Rice University, Shepherd School of Music; and David Adkins, Fort Collins organist.
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The fourth annual Organ Week, a summer music camp and organ festival presented by the School of Music, Theatre and Dance at Colorado State University, takes place the second week of June. Nightly performances, featuring world-renowned soloists performing major solo and collaborative works, are scheduled at both the University Center for the Arts and the First Presbyterian Church in Fort Collins. Organ Week is sponsored in-part by Home State Bank.
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Additional program information and artist bios for each concert are available on our website at music.colostate.edu/organ FURTHER DETAILS Tickets are available at the University Center for the Arts ticket office 60 minutes prior to performances or online at CSUArtsTickets.com. Due
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SCHEDULE OF FREE AND TICKETED EVENTS Monday, June 6, 7:30 p.m. / An Evening of Organ & Orchestra Featuring the Fort Collins Symphony, directed by Wes Kenney, with organists Joel Bacon, James David Christie, and Ken Cowan Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington Street Tickets: *No charge/CSU students; $5/youth; $15/general public An evening of organ concertos performed by three internationally acclaimed organists and the Fort Collins Symphony, conducted by Wes Kenney. Followed by a gala reception sponsored by Home State Bank
Tuesday, June 7, 7:30 p.m. / Organ Plus! Featuring organists Joyce Jones and Ken Cowan, violinist Lisa Shihoten, and the Fort Collins Symphony Brass conducted by David Adkins. First Presbyterian Church, 531 S. College Avenue Tickets: FREE
Wednesday, June 8, 7:30 p.m. / Guest Recital! Featuring Maurice Steger, recorder, with Joel Bacon, organ/harpsichord and David James Christie, organ/harpsichord Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts Tickets: *No charge/CSU students; $5/youth; $15/general public This concert features special guest Maurice Steger. The program features the music of Sammartini, Telemann, and Corelli. Followed by a gala reception sponsored by Home State Bank
Thursday, June 9, 7:30 p.m. / Organ Week Closing Concert: All Bach Featuring organists James David Christie, Joel Bacon, Joyce Jones, and Ken Cowan; violinist Lisa Shihoten; and NoCo Artists Strings Organ Recital Hall, University Center for the Arts Tickets: *No charge/CSU students; $5/youth; $15/general public The final program of CSU Organ Week 2016 features all of the week’s artists in an unforgettable evening of music by J.S. Bach, performed on CSU’s famed Casavant organ. A highlight of the program will be Bach’s Concerto for Two Harpsichords, BWV 1062, performed by James David Christie and Joel Bacon.
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Announcing the 2016-2017 Classical Convergence Series
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The Classical Convergence Series, co-presented by Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre and Dance and the Fort Collins Lincoln Center presents a new season of concerts, exploring new trends in classical solo artists and chamber ensembles, while honoring the tradition and timelessness of the genre as well. From the groundbreaking electronic music of Duo 1804 to the legendary flute master, Sir James Galway, the partnership between the Lincoln Center and CSU continues to flourish by bringing a wide palette of names and musical styles to the community. The worldclass performances take place at both the University Center for the Arts and the Lincoln Center. In addition to performances, the series fosters artist-student interaction and community engagement opportunities. Artists on the series partner with the School of Music, Theatre and Dance, as well as schools in Poudre School District, to present lectures and master classes, providing dynamic, hands-on instruction in an informal setting. The university sessions are free and open for public observation.
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MARCH 26, 7:30 P.M. LINCOLN CENTER PACKAGE $50/$36/$30 Regular $54/$40/$33 The Big Deal $20 | $15 Student $20/$16.50
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With over 30 million recordings sold worldwide, Sir James Galway is globally renowned as the supreme interpreter of the classical flute repertoire. Having collaborated on film soundtracks such as The Lord of the Rings his appeal transcends all musical boundaries.
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DUO 1804
SEPTEMBER 20, 7:30 P.M. GRIFFIN CONCERT HALL Two boundary-breaking composers explore the possibilities of classical and electronic music.
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OCTOBER 12, 7:30 P.M. ORGAN RECITAL HALL With artistic grace and Caribbean soul, the Dalí Quartet is today’s freshest voice in Classical and Latin-American music. Package $17 | Regular $20 | Student $10
NOVEMBER 11, 7:30 P.M. ORGAN RECITAL HALL UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS Package $17 | Regular $20 | Student $10
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This rising violinist is quickly gaining a reputation for his eloquent music making, distinctive sound, and effortless virtuosity.
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FEBRUARY 2, 7:30 P.M. GRIFFIN CONCERT HALL UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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Package $20 | Regular $23 | Student $10
This nine-member men’s vocal ensemble is known for its engaging performances ranging from the Renaissance to the 21st century.
Hailed by The New Yorker as “superb”, this group explores and expands the sonic possibilities of the percussion repertoire.
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Summer Piano FESTIVAL featuring
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and over a dozen internationally renowned pianists for five riveting days of piano competition, instruction, and concerts!
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NIGHTLY CONCERTS Valery Kuleshov, July 24, 7:30 p.m. Hsing-ay Hsu, July 25, 7:30 p.m. Eduardo Ponce and Sophia Hase, July 26, 7:30 p.m. Vladislav Kern, July 27, 7:30 p.m. Olga Kern, July 28, 7:30 p.m. $20 ADULT / $15 SENIORS / $10 STUDENTS / PACKAGES AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS / 1400 REMINGTON ST. TICKETS: CSUArtsTickets.com / FESTIVAL DETAILS: Odyssiad.com
MAY 5, 7:30 P.M. GRIFFIN CONCERT HALL UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
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Borromeo’s visionary performances include both fresh interpretations of the classical music canon and works by 20th and 21st century composers.
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2016 Alumni Band Reunion at Homecoming & Family Weekend T HE UN IVE RSI TY C ENT E R F OR T HE ARTS THE GRE E N R OOM / I S S UE 1 1 , S UM M ER 2 0 1 6
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We are excited to announce this year’s Alumni Band Reunion dates and invite you to join us on Friday, Oct. 7 and Saturday, Oct. 8 for food, friends, fun, and a farwell to Hughes Stadium, Home of the Rams for nearly 50 years! Many alumni will want to cheer on the Rams one more time in Hughes Stadium, and we anticipate a large and energetic group to march with the band for this year’s game against Utah State. Whether you’re a recent graduate or have been an alum for years, we want you to join us for this special weekend as we celebrate our traditions and connect with old friends. Homecoming activities around campus start as early as Thursday night and include the parade and Alumni Band gathering on Friday. I look forward to seeing and meeting many of you this fall as we share our memories, experiences, and show our RAM pride!
Stay updated on the latest Alumni Band Reunion news at Bands.colostate.edu and by joining the Facebook event
GO RAMS!
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CSU Homecoming & Family Weekend Parade Parade Route, Downtown Fort Collins
Alumni Band Lunch & Rehearsal Instrumental Rehearsal Hall, UCA
Friday Night Lights: Pep Rally, Bonfire, Fireworks & Light of the A West Lawn, Campus
Rehearsal with CSU Marching Band Sonny Lubick Field, Hughes Stadium
Alumni Band Hot Spot The Mayor of Old Town, 632 S. Mason St.
Homecoming & Family Weekend Tailgate RAM Town, Hughes Stadium – Alumni Association Tent
Homecoming Football Game: CSU vs. Utah Sonny Lubick Field, Hughes Stadium
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Pre-Game Show Sonny Lubick Field, Hughes Stadium
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STUDENT NEWS
Music is a Mindful Therapy
BY SAMANTHA BUFMACK
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hat if there was a way that music could cure the mind? For it to bring forth a new remedy within the body? That it could ease the worries of life? Wouldn’t you be a tad skeptical? Well, prepare to be convinced as you step into the world of a student who believes music can do just that.
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Meet senior Amanda Sciarabba, an individual who has dedicated her love of song to helping others. She just graduated with a Bachelors of Music in Music Therapy, touching the lives of many throughout her time at CSU. While this is not a psychology degree, it is becoming a main topic within the therapy world as it is the application of music for rehabilitation of brain function, along with the development and maintenance of mental and physical health. However, there is a lot more to it than the dictionary definition. Sciarabba stated, “I have had the opportunity to work with real people and see real progress and change in my clients and that was amazing! I knew from reading research that music therapy worked, but seeing it live, in action, was remarkable.” The innovative practice is breaking therapy barriers, while improving lives. As Scirabba works towards achieving her dream career, Colorado State University has been behind her every step of the way. While the university has created a curriculum that enables students to conduct research and fulfill passion, it has also enhanced the degree earning journey from start to finish.
“The CSU music therapy program was actually more than I expected. I did not anticipate going to my first conference and hearing presenters citing my professors’ work in every session I went to.” Sciarabba indicated, “I knew CSU was a very good music therapy school, but I did not realize how good it was until later on. I could not have picked a better school for my needs.” However, it is not just professors that are generating breakthroughs with research, but also students. Sciarabba specifically is working on two studies with the intent of advancing alternative therapy. One of the studies solely focuses on measuring whether music makes a difference in stress when practicing mindfulness, while the other aims to collect the perceptions of caregivers of children who have developmental disabilities. Although these studies are academically inclined, they have significantly impacted the desire she has for this career field. While her journey with CSU’s music therapy program has come to a close, it is just the beginning to a rewarding career. After she graduates, Sciarabba will start an intern position at the Foundation Music School. After her internship, she hopes to continue her education and research. All in all, music therapy is receiving more recognition and many more individuals are pursuing it. As Sciarabba has demonstrated within her time at CSU, the music therapy program is creating an innovative practice that aims to benefit everyone.
Denna Thomsen, 2007, B.A. Performing Arts, Dance, moved to Los Angeles shortly after graduating from Colorado State to pursue her professional career, and is now one of the most sought after performers in L.A. Standing alongside wellknown actor Shia LaBeouf, Denna became highly recognized for the music video Fjogur Piano by Sigur Ros. She has also had the honor dancing for Madonna, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Sia, Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, and Kanye West, as well as of working with infamous directors such as Alma Har’el, Floria Sigismundi, Martin de Thurah, and David Fincher. In 2012, Denna alongside partner, Zak Ryan Schlegel, founded the contemporary dance company, AXIOM. Currently, Denna trains with The Lee Strasberg Institute for Film and Television. The Method Acting Technique has broadened her range and gained her prominent leading roles in numerous short films, including Service, where she won best actress at Hollywood Horrorfest.
Karleen Quackenbush, 2009, B.A. Performing Arts, Dance. After graduating from Colorado State University in 2009, Karleen lived for a year in Wenham, Mass., near Boston, and danced with modern dance company Forty Steps Dance under the artistic direction of Sallee Slagle. While there, she also taught ballet at the Hamilton-Wenham School of Dance and worked with Boston Ballet’s outreach program, Citydance. Since 2010, Karleen has happily been back in her home state of Colo. where her creative career has led her to teach ballet and early childhood dance at Ballet Nouveau Colorado (now the Colorado Conservatory of Dance), become a certified Zumba fitness instructor, and work as a professional wedding and portrait photographer. Currently, she dances with Life/Art Dance Ensemble where she has been a company dancer since 2010.
Gustavo Vargas, 1997, B.A. Performing Arts, Dance. Immediately after graduating from Colorado State University, Gustavo went to Los Angeles to pursue his dance career. Not knowing what to expect, he took a leap of faith, and has since had the honor of working with some of the top celebrities in the business. He has had the opportunity to travel around the world on tour, as well as teach master classes. To this day, Gustavo looks at his life and is ‘in awe’! Recently, he choreographed for the Jennifer Lopez Show in Las Vegas for her residency at Planet Hollywood; he has worked with Ms. Lopez for over 10 years as a dancer and choreographer. Currently, he is a faculty member – teaching all styles of dance around the country – for Hollywood Dance Jamz Convention, one of the top dance conventions in the U.S. Whether it be dancing, choreographing, producing, directing, or acting, Gustavo loves what he does and does not see his work in the entertainment industry as a job, but as a passion!
To submit your Class Note:
Email Brandon Adams at brandon.adams@colostate.edu
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Aaron Lewis, 2000, B.A. Music. Since graduating, he was a high school guitar teacher for five years and his district’s fine arts chair for two of those years. Aaron also opened a rehearsal studio space and an art studio space in Albuquerque, N.M. called Chroma Studios. In addition, he has released two albums of original solo guitar music. Aaron and his wife Paula Manning-Lewis recently released their first CD as the band Sunlight, titled “Life is Good”. Currently, he is working on a commission for a musical about a man who falls in love with a dolphin. To see everything that Aaron is up to, you can visit him online at www.nmsunlight.com.
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Miranda Bashore performs “Andienacht ichwollt” from 6 Lieder, Op.68, by Richard Strauss
CSU Vocal Students Excel at the Annual NATS Singing Competition BY JENNIFER CLARY JACOBS
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On Saturday, April 9, Colorado State University vocal students participated in the 54th annual Colorado/ Wyoming National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition held at the University of Wyoming in Laramie.
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Founded in 1944, NATS is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members in the United States, Canada, and nearly 30 other countries. According to the organization’s website, NATS exists to “promote the highest standards of the vocal art and of ethical principles in the teaching of singing; and to promote vocal education and research at all levels, both for the enrichment of the general public and for the professional advancement of the talented.” Each year, students of NATS member teachers participate in an adjudicated competition at the state level, a valuable experience for students who receive detailed feedback on their performance. Colorado State University students placed in thirteen of the college level categories at the event. “I was very proud of my students and their fantastic showing at NATS! CSU was very well represented today,” said Voice Area Coordinator Tiffany Blake, who also credited CSU’s collaborative pianists – Chris Reed, Karen Stoody, Madeline Heikkinen Greeb, and Gloria Choi – for making this year’s success possible. Voice Professor John Seesholtz, who had ten students place or receive honorable mentions, paused to remind himself, and all of his students who participated, that art is not quantifiable. “If we allow ourselves to feel good about our craft only when we are recognized by others and competitions, then we lose the whole purpose of why we do this,” he encouraged them. Seesholtz echoed the NATS principle of promoting singing for personal advancement and public enrichment. “Music transports people and has the power to shape the soul,” he mused. “Set personal goals for yourself as an artist and if you meet those goals, then you've won; as artists, we are only in competition with ourselves.” That being said, NATS is an exciting marker of progress for CSU students and faculty who participate each year. Please join us in congratulating them on their numerous awards:
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Classical 7A (First Year College/Independent Studio, Women):
Honorable Mention – Emily Gehman, CSU Freshman Voice Studio, student of Eldonna Filardi
Classical 7B (Second Year College/Independent Studio, Women):
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3rd Place – Emma Genell, student of Tiffany Blake
Classical 8B (Second Year College/Independent Studio, Men):
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2nd Place – Luke Thatcher, student of John Seesholtz
3rd Place – Nicholas Louis, student of Tiffany Blake
Honorable Mention – Alex Pierce, student of Cody Laun/Susan Hochmiller
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Honorable Mention – Zachary Quesenberry, student of Cody Laun/John Seesholtz
Classical 11A (Third Year College/Independent Studio, Women):
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1st Place – Ingrid Johnson, student of Tiffany Blake
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Honorable Mention – Justin Little, student of John Seesholtz
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1st Place – Miranda Bashore, student of John Seesholtz
Honorable Mention – Sarah Sanborn, student of John Seesholtz
Classical 14A/14B (Lower Advanced College (Graduate)/Independent Studio, Men):
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2nd Place – Christian Gibbs, student of John Seesholtz
Honorable Mention – Matt Giallongo, student of John Seesholtz
Music Theatre 16B (Second Year College/Independent Studio, Men):
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Music Theatre 5B (Second Year College/Independent Studio, Women):
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Music Theatre 10A/10B (Third Year College/Independent Studio, Men):
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Music Theatre 15A/15B (Lower Advanced College (Graduate)/Independent Studio, Women):
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transports people and has the power to shape the soul. Set personal goals for yourself as an artist and if you meet those goals, then you've won; as artists, we are only in competition with ourselves.” — John Seesholtz For more information about NATS and a complete list of winners, please visit the NATS website.
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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. 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!
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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. 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. Junior LIFT Clarinet Academy: June 20–24 The Junior Lift Clarinet Academy is an action-packed five day journey, designed for students ages 12-17 who are seeking to expand their clarinet study within a supportive and engaging musical environment. Cost: $250–$475; housing/dining options.
YOUTH 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 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 workshops 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 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: $250–$475; housing/dining options. Colorado Kodály Institute Summer Seminar: July 18–30 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).
Dalcroze-based Eurhythmics Course: June 15–24 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.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, CSU STUDENTS CAN ATTEND ANY MUSIC, THEATRE, OR DANCE PERFORMANCE*
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charge ticket to all music, theatre, and dance department events at the UCA. Tickets are available in-person at the UCA Ticket Office, both in advance or at-the-door. A valid RAMCard must be presented for ticket redemption. Tickets are limited to one (1) per student for each performance/series of performances (i.e. multiple theatre or dance performances of the same show). Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Excludes Classical Convergence and community produced events.
For a full listing of events, visit uca.colostate.edu
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*RAMCard is your ticket to the UCA! Full-fee paying students (enrolled in six or more credits) can receive one (1) no-
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CSU MUSIC and OPERA FORT COLLINS APPRENTICE ARTISTS PRESENT A CONCERT PRODUCTION OF
FR ANZ LEHA R’S
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Saturday, July 23, 7:30 P.M. | Griffin Concert Hall Conducted by students from the summer conducting seminar and master’s program Pin Chen, Sara Freese, Theodore Hallberg, Kevin Hertlein, JJ Mixdorf, Meredith Mellin Annie Nielson, Kendra Orcutt, Jeremy Overbeck, Donna Solverud
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