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Mini-Documentary: CFI 2017

July 6, 2017

In a special partnership for the 2017 edition of CU NOW’s Composer Fellows’ Initiative, CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Eklund Opera Program teamed up with CU Film Studies students to create short films to accompany student-written and student-performed opera scenes at the ATLAS Black Box Theater. Watch the video below for highlights from...

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New faculty spotlight: Elizabeth Swanson, associate director of choral studies

June 21, 2017

New Associate Director Elizabeth Swanson decided to come to Â鶹¹ÙÍø from New York City for a number of reasons, including the legacy of the choral studies program.

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Summer Jazz Academy hosts violinist during sixth year

June 20, 2017

Now in its sixth year, the Summer Jazz Academy this summer brings in Christian Howes, a guest artist who might be considered unconventional.

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New faculty spotlight: Andrew Garland, baritone

June 15, 2017

Baritone Andrew Garland is the newest assistant professor of voice, and he has big plans for his new cohort of students.

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Leveling the playing field

June 7, 2017

Elise Campbell and Callan Miller are already winning awards for Gigsicians, the online service that connects musicians with event planners hiring for gigs.

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CU NOW to present Mark Adamo's "The Gospel of Mary Magdalene"

May 24, 2017

This summer, Eklund Opera’s trailblazing new works program—CU New Opera Workshop, or CU NOW—pulls out all the proverbial stops in its latest quest to bring what’s fresh and exciting about opera to the campus of CU Â鶹¹ÙÍø.

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Mini-Documentary: The Musicians' Wellness Program

May 11, 2017

Experts in balancing mind and movement teach the Alexander Technique and other tactics for leading a healthy musical life through the Â鶹¹ÙÍø College of Music’s trailblazing Musicians’ Wellness Program.

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Outstanding Freshman 2017: Anoushka Divekar

May 10, 2017

"My best experiences here have been going to concerts of my peers, and of the faculty. I'm always inspired to practice harder when I hear other people who sound amazing."

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Outstanding Sophomore 2017: Sophia Zervas

May 9, 2017

"Music offers an intellectual, emotional and kinesthetic challenge unlike any other discipline, and I love being able to express myself through this beautiful art form."

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Outstanding Junior 2017: Jade Espina

May 8, 2017

"Music has been a part of my daily life and the only consistent area of study that brings the me the most passion and success."

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