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The science of creativity

April 18, 2016

Willie Payne (BM ’15) has always been interested in how technology facilitates the creation of music.

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Be(bop) ÐßÐßÊÓƵ with the jazz studies program

April 13, 2016

The faculty of the Thompson Jazz Studies Program recently released a new CD of original works, "Be(bop) ÐßÐßÊÓƵ."

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An (unusual) evening with the symphony

April 12, 2016

Never, in all her time sitting in the audience, did Jordan Pyle dream she’d be onstage with the Colorado Symphony with 10 minutes’ notice. But that's exactly what happened April 2.

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Putting it all together

April 11, 2016

Music education majors Cameron Coday and Claire Glover are preparing for a special junior recital with a performance by students from El Sistema Colorado on April 18.

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A different way to make music

April 6, 2016

A music degree can lead you to any number of different careers. As we found out from a handful of College of Music graduates working at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ-based MakeMusic, you could even wind up working at a software company.

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Symphony orchestra, wind symphony and jazz ensemble prep for CU at Boettcher

April 5, 2016

Stravinsky, Bernstein, Davis and "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" are all on the program for the College of Music's showcase concert at Boettcher Concert Hall at the Denver Performing Arts Complex April 26.

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Principles of gaming give music students a one-up

April 4, 2016

College of Music alumna Ashley Brandin (MME '13) is bringing the principles of video games into her music classrooms to get her students excited about learning.

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Alumni combine passions to open music and food hall in Denver

March 30, 2016

College of Music alumni Obe and Whitney Ariss open their music and food hall The Preservery in Denver's River North District on April 1.

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Next-level professional practice

March 29, 2016

The CU Symphony Orchestra is preparing for its sold out March 31 concert with the Indigo Girls.

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Piano Man

March 29, 2016

When Ted Mulcahey arrives on campus for work at 6:30 a.m. each day, all is quiet. He prefers it that way. Silence makes his job easier.

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