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Recent news

Dean’s Downbeat

National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) celebrates 100 years

Flourishing in times of flux
In his year-end message, Dean John Davis reflects on the college’s commitment to both refining and expanding our offerings: “Our faculty members, advisors and other staff are highly motivated to ensure that our students not only master their chosen craft, but also emerge as well-rounded, adaptable professionals prepared to take on the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing world.” MORE

of the Dean’s Downbeat,
a regular communiquéfrom Dean John Davis.


Noteworthy media mentions

(March 6, 2025, Daily Camera)
The award-winning brass band Guerrilla Fanfare directed by alumnus Zach Brake (BME ’16) will once again open the Boulder International Film Festival.

(Feb. 6, 2025, Denver Metro News)
The Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band present “Solo Voices”—a program including, among two world premieres, “Glimmerglass” by composer-in-residence Kevin Day commissioned by the CU Boulder College of Music for Professor of Flute Christina Jennings.

(Jan. 18, 2025, Colorado Hometown Weekly)