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The CU Boulder College of Music community mourns the recent passing of alumnus Ben Pollack (BME 14). As a band and choral music educator with a track record of success, Pollack sought to influence large-scale changes in education through music and community.
Nate Bonin and Danny Kaminski are the 2023 Sher Distinguished Musician Scholars! Learn more about these students and their dreams for the future.
The Cleveland Orchestras biennial residency at our College of Music returns for three days packed with sectionals, rehearsals, mock auditions, master classes, a Q&A and a Faculty Tuesdays concert.
Professor of Music Education and CMEA Hall of Fame inductee James Austin, Professor of Double Bass Paul Erhard, Associate Professor of Trombone William Stanley, and Professor of Piano and former Dean Daniel Sher have dedicated their careers to inspiring up-and-coming musicians and educators. We reflect on their contributions, achievements and legacy with gratitude.
In 2013, Allan McMurray retired after 35 years as professor at the College of Music, directing our bands, developing the masters and doctoral programs in instrumental conducting, and more. He was the colleges first to receive a lifetime appointment as a Distinguished Professor and hes recently been awarded the 勛圖厙 Medal by the CU Board of Regents.
The College of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Sterling Tanner who will join our faculty this fall!
When I think about the College of Music, I think about a vibrant learning environment and a vibrant space to grow, says alumna Sarah Stoneback. The College of Music provided me the skills and tools that I keep developing in pursuing my own teaching career.
To support our students and our communitys musical development, the College of Music offers summer session courses and richly varied summer programming.
Brooklyn, New York-based saxophonist, composer and improviser Aakash Mittal is collaborating with current masters student MarieFaith Lane on a project blending Hindustani and Western classical music.
Silver and Gold Music Scholarship recipient Jennifer Kaphammera first-year student majoring in music technologyshares how the scholarship impacts and inspires her future in music and technology.