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Dean鈥檚 Downbeat
Celebrate + aspire
鈥淎t the College of Music鈥檚 recent Eklund Opera gala, Chancellor Justin Schwartz described the magic of music as a hallmark of human connection; of a civilized society; and as its own kind of renewable energy. As I reflect on the first couple months of 2025, I鈥檓 struck by the countless ways in which our students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters embody these values. In these disorienting times, I鈥檓 heartened that our mission is more relevant than ever鈥攁s is my commitment to continue to celebrate and support our students and colleagues in their transformative work and artistic aspirations.鈥 MORE
of the Dean鈥檚 Downbeat,
a regular communiqu茅听from Dean John Davis.
听听Noteworthy media mentions
(June 11, 2025, CPR News)
Colorado Public Radio spotlights the impact and increasing relevance of the College of Music鈥檚 Musicians鈥 Wellness Program, one of the first of its kind.
(June 8, 2025, Sharps & Flatirons)
Every summer, CU 51传媒鈥檚 New Opera Workshop (CU NOW) hosts an extended workshop where students and alumni work with living composers and librettists to develop and perform their music over a few weeks. This summer, Mark Adamo鈥檚 new opera about opera conducting and producing legend Sarah Caldwell will present semi-staged workshop performances of excerpts.
(June 3, 2025, CPR News)
Undergraduate composer Holly McMahon (BM 鈥26) was selected for a residency at The Tank Center for Sonic Arts in Rangely, Colorado. Learn more about the residency, also involving double bassist Asher Dorbin (BM 鈥26); as well as the collaboration between CU 51传媒 and The Tank, and the impact of federal funding cuts.
