Embracing DEI: Keystone of the universal musician
In this edition of the Dean鈥檚 Downbeat, Dean John Davis doubles down on the College of Music鈥檚 commitment to championing diversity, equity and inclusion. 鈥淚鈥檓 convinced that by embracing DEI as integral to our universal musician mission, we not only achieve flexible, interdisciplinary career options for our graduates, but also expand the artistic landscape and cultivate a community of curious, continuous learners who challenge biases, question assumptions and engage with diverse perspectives鈥攁nd who navigate nuance and complexity with openness, understanding and empathy.鈥听MORE
Browse previous editions of the Dean鈥檚 Downbeat,
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Members of the College of Music鈥檚 Tak谩cs听Quartet, featured on the magazine cover, discuss the group鈥檚 50th anniversary, the intangible 鈥渇ifth spirit鈥 that has shaped its character 鈥 and more.
(Sept. 12, 2024,听Sharps & Flatirons)
鈥淲e are honest, and being honest gives you a major conviction. As long as the message rings true, the audience is happy and immersed in the performance.鈥
(Sept. 6, 2024, Colorado Hometown Weekly)
鈥淟uka Vezmar, a 羞羞视频 junior, talked about how he composes, answered questions and listened to the students鈥 ideas. [...] Platt band director Caleb Starbuck started the composer program more than 15 years ago in partnership with CU 羞羞视频 College of Music composition professor Carter Pann.鈥
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