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We’re thrilled to share that Johnette Martin, PhD candidate in music specializing in indigenous ethnomusicology, has been awarded the Joann W. Kealiʻinohomoku Award for Excellence by the Society for Ethnomusicology—Southwest Chapter! Congratulations!
The CU Boulder Research & Innovation Office has named Professor of Music Theory Keith Waters an honored recipient of its 2026-27 Distinguished Research Lectureships: Waters will deliver his lecture in spring 2027—stay tuned for details!
MORE: colorado.edu/researchinnovat…
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Congratulations to alumnus Michael Brotherton (DMA ’25) on landing the role of principal trumpet with the North Carolina Symphony!
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In this essay, our Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology Stephanie Choi argues that the Grammys’ new “Best Asian Pop Music Performance” category conflates distinct musical cultures—and explores the challenges thereof. Check it out! time.com/article/2026/09/26/…
The College of Music offers many opportunities for non-music majors to engage, perform and deepen their understanding of music. Learn more + join us!
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Congratulations to our Professor of Music Education Kelly Parkes on being selected for the 2026-27 cohort of the university's Excellence in Leadership Program!
Learn more: colorado.edu/.../cu-boulder-…...
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Welcome + welcome back, #MusicBuffs!
At the College of Music, we're thrilled to be a part of this exciting partnership with @sundancefest! @MackyAuditorium
CU Boulder officials said the Sundance Institute had reached an agreement with the university that “deepens their partnership” as the town prepares to welcome the prestigious film gathering to its new home in the Centennial State.
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🎶 We’re honored to host the Sphinx Performance Academy at our College of Music! Check out these candid impressions from last night’s SPA faculty recital—shared by our Dean John Davis—and follow the link for info about two SPA student recitals this week! colorado.edu/music/events
At the College of Music, we ignite innovation, artistry and belonging—how? Check out the latest edition of Colorado Music, our annual magazine!
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Brian Nevin (Big Head Todd and the Monsters) started out as a CU Boulder student playing frat parties and Tulagi's on The Hill. There's no single road into a life in music—discover Nevin's unique path to success! @bhtm @CUBoulderAlumni #MusicBuffs colorado.edu/alumni/2026/07/…
Meet our Professor of Composition + Entrepreneurship Jeffrey Nytch: In this feature, Nytch opens up about building our college's Entrepreneurship Center for Music, why he believes musicians are natural entrepreneurs and more. @CUBoulder connections.cu.edu/.../five-…
We’re thrilled to welcome the students of the Sphinx Performance Academy to our College of Music for the next two weeks! They’ll spend their time immersed in private lessons, chamber music, orchestra rehearsals, masterclasses and so much more...
Colorado, we’re here! 🎻
Sphinx Performance Academy is officially underway at the University of Colorado Boulder!
Follow our Stories for behind-the-scenes moments, and stay tuned for livestream concert details.
📅 July 20-31
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This week, our Associate Teaching Professor of Voice Jennifer DeDominici won a Henry Award in the category Outstanding Featured Performance in a Musical (“Nice Work if You Can Get It,” Lone Tree Arts Center): Congratulations!
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Last year, professor Shanti Simon joined CU Boulder’s College of Music from the University of Oklahoma as director of bands. Her leadership is guided by music’s power to bring people together, an insight she credits to her global travels.
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For more than 20 years, Judith Glyde shared her passion for music as a professor of cello and chamber music and chair of our strings department. Now, she brings joy and expertise to the CU community as a Forever Buffs New York alumni chapter board member!
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Our College of Music mourns the passing of Professor Emerita Doris Pridonoff Lehnert on July 4, 2026.
A music-filled celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 at 12 p.m. at the Boulder Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
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#MusicBuffs, on Season 4 of the Musician Unchained podcast, check out episodes 17 and 19 featuring our trailblazing Musicians’ Wellness Program team! Emily Gee, director; and Matthew Tomatz, embedded therapist. musicianunchained.com/podcas…
Co-authors of a new study—including our Assistant Professor of Music Technology Grace—have discovered that, when dancers are in tune with each other, their brains may sync up, helping them move as one. Check it out, #MusicBuffs! @cuatlas @CUSystem
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