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Celebrate the holidays at Macky For decades, Front Range locals have known there’s no better destination for holiday merriment than Macky Auditorium.

Luckily for revelers, this year’s festive season brings even more merriment than usual.

“Heartfelt” is just as apt a word for the Holiday Festival, an end-of-semester bash that shines a spotlight on the immensely talented faculty and students at CU Boulder’s College of Music. As usual, the festival will feature performances from CU’s choirs, jazz bands, vocal jazz ensembles, the Wind Symphony, the University Symphony Orchestra and select faculty members.

Along with CU Presents’ annual Holiday Festival, a Boulder favorite for more than three decades, audiences also have a chance to attend a second seasonal event at Macky Auditorium featuring the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

Gregory Gentry, CU Boulder’s director of choral studies, says audiences can expect the return of a few wellloved pieces and the arrival of some new surprises, such as a visit from a swingy, Andrews Sisters-like trio and other seasonal guests.

The octet of singing, strumming players from across the pond visits Boulder on Thursday, Dec. 8 for a funny, virtuosic, twanging, foot-stomping evening of classic carols and new holiday favorites. The orchestra regularly performs for sold-out crowds across the world and has gathered a cultish following thanks to its wildly popular covers of “Smells Like Teen Spirit” and “Psycho Killer.”

“The African holiday song Betelehemu, a longtime favorite, and music from John Williams’ score to Home Alone are also in the mix,” Gentry adds.

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Even more extraordinary, they’re loved by patrons and critics alike. The New York Times marvels at the orchestra’s ability to “extract more than seems humanly possible from so small and so modest an instrument.” And London’s Financial Times claims that “the sophisticated sound they make—both percussive and melodic—is at once hilarious and heartfelt.”

Can’t make it to Macky? Denverites who enjoy holiday music with a jazzy twist can also attend a free performance of Duke Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite” at Capitol Hill’s Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. Esteemed faculty members in the College of Music’s Thompson Jazz Studies Program join student performers. Holiday Festival: Dec. 2-4 | tickets start at $20 Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m. | tickets start at $20

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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana Poema de Andalucía Transport yourself to romantic southern Spain with an “infectiously joyful” (The New York Times) demonstration of authentic Spanish dance. This energetic performance combines sensual movement, colorful costumes and irresistible Andalusian folk music. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

Danú The World’s Greatest St. Patrick's Day Celebration Danú brings together virtuosi players on flute, tin whistle, fiddle, accordion, vocals and more for a high-energy performance of ancient Irish music and new repertoire. This fan favorite returns to Boulder for an unforgettable St. Patrick’s Day concert. Saturday, March 4 2017, 7:30 p.m.

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Spend an unforgettable evening grooving to innovative arrangements of jazz, pop, swing, gospel and R&B songs sung in impeccable harmony. With 20 Grammy Awards between them, the Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 are two of the most legendary groups in a cappella history. Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the holiday season with an octet of singing, strumming players from across the pond! The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain delivers a funny, virtuosic, twanging, foot-stomping evening of classic carols and new favorites. Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, 7:30 p.m.

Take in vibrant, joyful and original music combining the traditions of 11 countries up and down Africa’s diverse Nile River basin. This “committed, euphoric international coalition” (The New York Times) of performers transcends language and cultural barriers to unite in harmony. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

Experience the moving story of a world-renowned soprano’s successes and struggles in a performance that’s part recital and part one-woman show. Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

The world’s greatest living cellist gives a once-in-a-lifetime solo recital on the Artist Series. From his partnership with the Silk Road Ensemble to his cross-disciplinary collaborations, Yo-Yo Ma is the only musician who can travel seamlessly between genres and cultures. Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

“The Man with the Golden Flute” pays a visit to Boulder for a mesmerizing, genre-defying performance. Between his classical credits, his star-studded collaborations and his iconic recordings for “The Lord of the Rings” films, Sir James Galway is the premier flutist of our time. Wednesday, March 22, 2017, 7:30 p.m.

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The Grammy Award-winning chamber quartet has been moving audiences and selling out concerts for three decades at CU Boulder. Their irresistible blend of virtuosic technique and engaging personality has led The Guardian (London) to proclaim, "The Takács Quartet are matchless, their supreme artistry manifest at every level."

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Red Hot and Cole Red Hot & Cole celebrates Cole Porter, the great American songwriter who brought style, elegance and sophistication to Broadway and Hollywood, delighting the world with clever rhymes, fresh melodies and a sassy, sexy sensibility.

The Magic Flute Like a fantasy adventure film come to life, Mozart's The Magic Flute blends together whimsical humor and irresistible melodies to tell the gripping story of a prince who must outwit an evil queen to be united with his true love.

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Twelfth Night Opens Nov. 4

By William Shakespeare A story of mistaken identities and love at first sight, “Twelfth Night” is the original romantic comedy. CU Boulder’s production, featuring an all-female cast, shines a new light on Shakespeare’s timeless words.

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Unspoken Opens February 15 Peter and the Starcatcher By Rick Elice Opens Apr. 14

The Rocky Horror Show by Carlo Richard O'Brien Opens March 3 The Rocky Horror Show is an outrageous mashup of campy science fiction, Marvel-inspired characters, 1960s beach party jams and rock ’n’ roll music of every vintage. When a newly engaged couple gets caught in a storm and meets the tan, muscular new creation of mad transvestite scientist Frank N. Furter, their world is forever changed. First premiered at a small experimental theatre in London more than 40 years ago, “The Rocky Horror Show” is now a worldwide stage hit. Plus much more! colorado.edu/theatredance/events

Open Space (Dance Series) Opens Nov. 11 In this student-produced and CU Dance Connection-curated series, dance works span a spectrum of styles, inviting and challenging viewers with exciting experimentations.

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Celebrate the 60th Season of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival! 2017 Lineup:

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For Takács Quartet, Beethoven Beckons

The University of Colorado Boulder’s famously loyal Takács Quartet fans can expect to hear a whole lot of Ludwig van Beethoven this season. CU Boulder’s longtime quartet-in-residence is gearing up for a season of Beethoven’s entire string quartet canon to coincide with the recent release of violinist Edward Dusinberre’s book, Beethoven for a Later Age: Living with the String Quartets. They’ll perform some of the pieces in Boulder and others in a handful of major international cities. “It was just time to perform the cycle again,” says Takács Quartet founder and cellist András Fejér. “It’s always nice to re-immerse yourself in these gorgeous pieces. Thinking about Ed’s book while playing will be the cherry on top.” The Grammy-winning group, often considered one of the finest chamber ensembles in the world, is no stranger to the composer whose unique sound famously bridged the classical and romantic periods. A decade ago, the Takács released a recording of Beethoven’s complete string quartets to unanimous critical acclaim. The New Yorker’s Alex Ross called it “the most richly expressive modern account of this titanic cycle.”

For Fejér, there’s no composer whose music is more moving and endlessly fascinating than Beethoven’s, so it’s no wonder that the quartet returns to his work again and again. “The breadth and the scope of the pieces, starting from his early quartets and finishing with the quartets written after his Ninth Symphony … the emotions, the passion, the way he turns the classical structure on its head … the way he builds themes … it’s all incredible,” Fejér says. “The combination of all these factors makes the Beethoven string quartets some of the most difficult pieces to perform, digest, analyze and synthesize.” When the quartet isn’t tackling Ludwig in the 201617 concert season, they’ll be partnering up with CU Boulder’s many talented, award-winning faculty musicians for pieces both familiar and new to them, including Dohnányi’s Piano Quintet, Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet and selected songs by Brahms. “Every piece we play with our colleagues is exciting because we don’t have the opportunity to play it too many times,” Fejér says. “It’s wonderful to have an outside influence and outside energy taking us places where we wouldn’t normally go as a quartet.” Through May 1, 2017 | Tickets start at $36

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One group single-handedly brought vocal jazz to the masses. The other’s smooth R&B hits inspired a new generation of a cappella mania, from The Sing Off to Glee to Smash.

Now that they’ve teamed up, there’s nothing they can’t conquer. For the first time ever, The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6, two of the most respected singing groups in the world, have joined forces for a worldwide performance tour and recording project … and Boulder audiences have a chance to hear them at Macky Auditorium on Friday, Nov. 11. Jazz fans will rejoice to hear the newly reformed Manhattan Transfer singing again with a brand new bass. Founded in 1975 by the late Tim Hauser, the vocal quartet began performing in small New York jazz clubs and quickly rose to become a major recording act and “one of the slickest groups in today’s market” (The New York Times). Many still consider their iconic renditions of “Operator,” “Route 66” and “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square” to be the pinnacle of vocal jazz. Take 6, the most awarded ensemble in vocal history, appeals to soul, R&B and spiritual music fans alike. Since the release of their 1988 breakout single “Spread

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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Personnel George Hinchliffe Jonty Bankes Peter Brooke Turner Will Grove-White Leisa Rea Ben Rouse Dave Suich Richie Williams

Program The program will be announced from the stage and will include songs where the orchestra will invite you to play along. There will be a 20-minute intermission.

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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, that’s the one featuring the founder George Hinchliffe, has already enjoyed touring in the United States several times. For those who have not yet encountered it, the essential point is that it is an original musical ensemble featuring only ukuleles of various sizes and registers, accompanied by just the natural voices of the performers.

become tired of the conventions of the music business world as well as the conventions of performance and genre stereotyping which were prevalent at that time.

Harsher critics have stated the opinion that the Ukulele Orchestra formed their repertoire based on any music considered inappropriate for the instrument, with a “shopping trolley dash through genres” and musical history. For this U.S. tour the original Ukes will be celebrating the holiday season with a special show featuring Christmas songs. They will ask the audience to add to the music by inviting them to participate in a ukulele play-and-sing-along from their seats in the hall. The show will also include tunes taken from their recent exploration of American folk and blues, recently recorded on their album The Keeper and of course their ever popular genre-clashing antics from heavy metal to bebop and jazz, punk and reggae.

Today, after many years, the Orchestra finds that wherever they go, people are now playing ukuleles, often in groups. Many of these enthusiasts tell the Orchestra that they were inspired to play the instrument after seeing and hearing this, the original Ukulele Orchestra.

In Europe and America the Orchestra is best known for playing versions of famous rock songs and film themes, sometimes changing these so that the expectations of the audience are subverted. Sometimes a rock song will be changed into a jazz idiom, or sometimes several songs which are known from different genres are combined in one “soup of contrasts.” Expect the Ukes to use the same treatment on Jingle Bells and Good King Wenceslas, so prepare for the unexpected when you play along! The Ukulele Orchestra has been seen worldwide by audiences. This year they had the honour to perform for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle. The Prince of Wales invited them to entertain the British Monarch at her private 90th birthday party. They have also performed for other crowned heads of Europe, at the Houses of Parliament in London, and been watched by tens of millions of television and online viewers. In one territory, the Orchestra has played to audiences comprising 60 percent of the population! When The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain began in 1985, the public opinion was that an orchestra consisting entirely of ukuleles in different sizes was a strange concept. This was something that attracted the founders. The Orchestra members at that time had experience of many kinds of music and yet had

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The idea was to make something fresh and entertaining, both modern and old-fashioned, in a different style which deviated from the current performance fashion. People liked the result.

And now there are many ukulele orchestras, some acknowledging the pioneering work of the UOGB, others claiming ignorance of this rich history, but none of them existing before this, the original Ukulele Orchestra. In 2016 The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain will celebrate one billion seconds of “ukuleleation,” having been “on the road” for 31 years and counting. While it is not normally in the nature of these artists from Britain to “blow their own trumpets,” or in this case to “pluck their own ukuleles,” it is undeniably a fact that The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has become not only a national institution but also a worldwide phenomenon. Among their many international concerts and festival appearances, they have “Sold Right Out” twice at Carnegie Hall in New York, twice at The Royal Albert Hall in London and also at Sydney Opera House in Australia. The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has been featured in a CNN report and featured on CBS This Morning, as well as making the front page of the Arts section of the New York Times. The Orchestra has been invited by the British Broadcasting Corporation to play live on air for BBC Radio 3 (the classical music channel) as well as for BBC Radio 1 (the rock, electronic dance music and youth music channel) and live on other BBC channels many times. They have taken part in The Electric Proms (in a collaboration with The Kaiser Chiefs) and the BBC Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London (The Proms), where they were the “fastest selling late night prom in history.”

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In addition to performing at theaters and concert halls, the orchestra has also packed the crowds in at rock festivals such as Glastonbury, The Big Chill, WOMAD, The Electric Picnic, Beautiful Days, WOMADelaide and before 170,000 people in Hyde Park, as well as playing in seven cathedrals in England and Wales. The group has been commissioned to write commemorative concerts, such as The Cecil Sharp 100 Year Memorial Concert in 2012 and The 100 Year World War One Memorial Concert in 2014 for Birmingham Town Hall.

The Orchestra has recorded and released records, CDs and DVDs on its own independent label, as well as with CBS, Sony, Discethnique, Longman, Volume, Tachyon and The Ministry of Sound, as well as appearing on Jools Holland’s Hootenany.

One unique feature of this, the original Ukulele Orchestra, is that although there are many examples of collaboration, they have remained a determinedly independent concern. Relying on their own resources and an email list of tens of thousands, they continue to run their own recording and publishing and to eschew mainstream advertising and record companies.

Original compositions and songs by the Orchestra have been used in television, film, and in radio plays, as well as in performance by other musicians. They have collaborated with the British Film Institute in providing music for silent films and also musically with Madness, Robbie Williams, Ant & Dec, Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens), Stefan Raab, Rainer Hersch and a full symphony orchestra performing at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Beatle George Harrison was a well known fan who established contact and played with the orchestra. Bette Midler is also a fan.

The arrangements of the music are specially made, often by the director and founder, George Hinchliffe, or by other members of the group. The focus is to bring out the spirit of the music and to be faithful to the musical notes while actually changing the style or genre of the music by the mere fact of playing it on ukuleles. Audiences have reported that the music of the orchestra is, variously, moving, funny, stomping, thought provoking, surprising, or inducing the audience by sheer infectious spirit to “tap their toes” along with the beat.

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At this concert the Ukulele Orchestra performed Jerusalem and other classics of the “Last Night of the Proms,” the celebrated 120-year-old concert series which launched in 1895. Around 2,000 ukulele players in the audience joined the Orchestra in playing passages from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9. A DVD of this 2010 BBC Prom concert at The Royal Albert Hall is available to order from the website, ukuleleorchestra.com. For those who wish to perform with the Orchestra in the comfort of their own homes, chords and words to accompany the Ukes during their 2012 Sydney Opera House concert are available on this DVD.

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Performer Biographies George Hinchliffe Founder member and director of the orchestra. Born and grew up in Sheffield. Studied in Leeds. Started playing the ukulele in 1960. Founded the ukes in 1985. Has worked with Michael Nyman, Mary Wells, Brian Eno, The British Youth Choir, Ron Geesin, The Anjaana Asian Music Group of Bradford, Snake Davis and the Alligator Shoes. Was a noteur for Fairground Organs. Writes and arranges for the orchestra, including the original music in “Ukulelescope,” and “Dreamspiel.” Has recorded several solo CDs. Lives in Kent. Jonty Bankes The member of the orchestra who, in addition to playing the bass ukulele, whistles virtuosically. Born in Branston, Lincolnshire. Grew up Lincolnshire. Started playing the ukulele as a youngster playing George Formby. Joined the ukes in 1992. Has worked with Ray Davis, John Mayall, Lousiana Red and Chuck Berry. Was a London bus driver. Plays with his own rock group in Hamburg where he lives. Has appeared on numerous CDs with other artists. Peter Brooke Turner The tallest member of the orchestra. Born in Lisbon, Portugal. Grew up in the Soviet Union, Brazil, America, Finland and Italy. Started playing the ukulele in 1989. Joined the ukes in 1995. Has worked with Des O’Connor, Jules Holland, Shaking Stevens and Vic Reeves. Loaned his uke to Tiny Tim for a London gig. Fronted his own “Ukulele Kings” uke rock group. Has released several solo CDs. Lives in Kent. Will Grove-White The youngest member of the orchestra. Born in London. Grew up in Sheperd’s Bush, London. Studied in Manchester. Started playing the ukulele in 1986. Joined the ukes in 1991. Had to have written permission to take the day off school to appear on TV with the ukes. Has won several Royal TV Society awards for his documentaries. Fronts his own “Will Grove-White and the Others” band. Has released several solo CDs. Lives in London.

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Leisa Rea The member of the orchestra who first trod the boards at the age of 5 as an Andy Capp impersonator. Born and raised in Manchester. Educated in Wales and Yorkshire. Started playing the ukulele last century. Joined the ukes this century (2005). Has straddled the worlds of comedy, theatre and music and appeared on stage, TV and radio. Wrote for smash hit BAFTA nominated comedy on the BBC. Hates name dropping. Lives in London. Ben Rouse The member of the orchestra most likely to be caught pulling ukulele rock poses. Born in Truro, Cornwall. Grew up in Gosport, Hampshire. Started playing the ukulele in 2011 after playing the guitar since he was 11. Joined the ukes last year. Bought his first ukulele after watching the ukes on TV. Works as a solo performer and also teaches the ukulele, runs workshops and arranges classical pieces for publication. Has released his first ukulele solo album Love of Rin. Lives in Southsea, Hampshire David Suich The member of the orchestra with the longest hair. Born in Erith, Kent. Grew up in London. Studied in Leeds. Started playing the ukulele in 1980. Joined the ukes in 1985. Has worked with Rik Mayall, Malcolm Hardy. Also known as “Joe Bazouki,” a Glastonbury Festival compere over 20 years. Fronted his own groups including “Friends of the Monster” and “The Missing Puddings,” and supported “Screaming Lord Sutch.” Has released several solo CDs. Lives in London. Richie Williams One of the original members of the orchestra, and also one of the latest additions to the lineup, having had over a decade of absence. “Time off for good behaviour.” Born in Bootle. Grew up and studied in Liverpool. Started playing the guitar aged 6. Played at the Cavern Club with Thin Lizzy. Joined the ukes in 1986 and again in 2003. Was a roadie for Frank Zappa and Status Quo. Has worked with Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Edwin Starr, Ben E. King, Snake Davis and the Alligator Shoes. Worked with many other bands including his “Three Men and a Bass.” Has his own recording studio and a collection of vintage guitars. Lives in Dorset.

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Bigger, bolder, and brighter: Announcing the College of Music Advantage The College of Music continues its push toward a bigger, bolder and brighter future for music at the University of Colorado Boulder. And it’s a journey the college’s many stakeholders are embarking on together. Dubbed the College of Music Advantage, the college’s 10-year strategic plan was unanimously approved by faculty and subsequently endorsed by staff and the Music Advisory Board in early 2016. In his third year at the helm of the college, Dean Robert Shay says the support the plan has received can be largely attributed to the way it was drawn up. “It was important that this was a homegrown plan,” Shay explains. “Early on, we developed a sense of it being our collaborative effort with everyone having a stake in it. The priorities flowed organically from a series of conversations among many constituents.” Those priorities include everything from increasing student and curricular diversity to expanding the College of Music’s footprint with newly renovated spaces on campus. Shay says the college is poised to get off to a great start. “A critical time in the strategic planning process is between approval and the beginning of implementation. We have now developed action plans for each year, determined who will be in the driver’s seat for each initiative and decided on necessary resources and deliverables so we can measure our progress effectively.” In the first year of the plan’s implementation, the College of Music will see several of its top students and ensembles travel to New York’s famed Carnegie Hall for a showcase concert in Weill Recital Hall this November. The appearance, along with the April 2016 Boettcher Showcase Concert in Denver, represent a major goal of the plan: to connect student success to professional achievement. “These opportunities not only give students a chance to perform in some of the nation’s greatest venues but also grow our presence in major urban centers,” Shay says.

Other projects on tap over the next few years—such as the creation of a bachelor’s degree in music with a media and technology emphasis and the expansion of the Musicians’ Wellness Program—are part of the college’s goal to provide more than performance opportunities for students. “We want to deliver a well-rounded education for all our students, whether they are earning performance or academic-based degrees such as music education,” Shay explains, “though for all students we need to be sure we’re including value-adding experiences that position them for professional success.” Also coming down the pike are enhanced alumni resources, an annual distinguished lectureship on diversity and inclusion in music and the establishment of a student professional development travel initiative. As the college looks toward its 2020 centennial, Shay says it’s crucial that administration, faculty and staff not rest on their laurels. “Any successful organization must always be thinking ahead several years and anticipating changes.” That rings especially true for music in higher education. “In music, it’s a critical time. So many of the previous conceptions of music education and music careers have been changing rapidly, and this plan allows us to position ourselves as being on the forefront of preparing musicians who will be the leaders of tomorrow.” You can find more information about the College of Music Advantage on colorado.edu/music and read more in the 2016 edition of Colorado Music Magazine.

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The Eklund Opera Program is recognized nationwide as one of the finest programs of its kind in the country. Its success is a reflection of outstanding faculty, exceptionally gifted students, professional production standards and, ultimately, the successful placement of students after graduation in the professional world. You are invited to be a part of the tradition of excellence that has come to characterize Eklund Opera. Your support is pivotal to maintaining the stature of this seminal program. To explore the role you can take in supporting Eklund Opera, please contact our Development Office at 303-735-6070.

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Joan McLean Braun, Executive Director Laima Haley, Marketing and P.R. Director Jessie Bauters, Assistant Director of Communications and Web Administrator Daniel Leonard, Marketing Manager Jill Kimball, Public Relations Manager Helen Slivinski, Communications Assistant Maureen Bailey, Communications Assistant Amanda Greening, Graphic Design Assistant Video Production: Emma Salvati, Jackson Xia Emily K. Harrison, Publications Coordinator Zachary Barger, Publications Assistant Nick Vocatura, Operations Director Andrew Metzroth, Box Office Manager Michael Casey, Box Office Services Manager Box Office Assistants: Elise Campbell, Taralynn Dorr, Adrienne Havelka, Megan Quilliam, Chris Ruiz, Karen Van Acker Kevin Harbison, Recording Engineer Michael Johnston, Financial Manager Jeni Webster, Membership Benefits Coordinator

Macky Auditorium Staff

Rudy Betancourt, Director John Jungerberg, Operations Manager Sara Krumwiede, Assistant Director JP Osnes, Technical Director Rhett Snyder, Assistant Technical Director Rojana Savoye, House Manager Nicole Anderson, Assistant House Manager Program Editor: Jill Kimball Program Layout: Emily K. Harrison

College of Music Dean's Cabinet

Robert Shay, Dean James Austin, Associate Dean for U.G. Studies Joan McLean Braun, Assistant Dean for Concerts and Strategic Communications Steven Bruns, Associate Dean for Grad. Studies John Davis, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Operations Lissy Garrison, Assistant Dean for Advancement

Alexander George, Executive Assistant to the Dean

Brice Johnson, Senior Director and HR Strategic Partner David Mallett, Senior Director of Budget and Finance

College of Music Advisory Board Mikhy Ritter, Chair Sue Baer Jim Bailey Christopher Brauchli Bob Bunting Jan Burton Bob Charles Paul Eklund Bill Elliott Martha Coffin Evans Jonathan Fox David Fulker Grace Gamm Lloyd Gelman Doree Hickman

Honorary Members:

Dean Boal, Eileen Cline, Donna Erismann and Dave Grusin

Patron Info Accessibility and Parking

Macky Auditorium is fully wheelchair accessible; ADA-accessible parking is available nearby. Please call the Box Office as early as possible to make arrangements. Paid parking is available in the Euclid Avenue auto-park, Lot 310 and Lot 204. Contact the Box Office, or check the CU Presents website for more information.

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Photography and video recordings Ticket Sales are final; no refunds. of any type are strictly prohibited during the performance.

Food

is permitted in the seating areas of Macky Auditorium but is prohibited in other campus venues unless otherwise noted.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere. CU Boulder is a smoke-free campus!

Exchanges are subject to availability and must be made at least one business day prior to the day of performance. Subscribers may exchange tickets for free. Single ticket exchanges are subject to a $3 exchange fee. Upgrade fees may apply in all cases. Please return your tickets to the Box Office prior to the performance if you are unable to use them.

Please note that the Euclid Autopark will close from Oct. 10 through Jan. 13 due to construction.

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