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Deans Downbeat

Eklund Gala

Celebrate + aspire
At the College of Musics 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, Im struck by the countless ways in which our students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters embody these values. In these disorienting times, Im heartened that our mission is more relevant than everas is my commitment to continue to celebrate and support our students and colleagues in their transformative work and artistic aspirations. MORE

of the Deans Downbeat,
a regular communiqu矇泭from Dean John Davis.


泭Noteworthy media mentions

(April 15, 2025, Gramophone)
As the College of Musics Tak獺cs Quartet marks 50 glorious years, the players discuss the groups extraordinary transformation, expanding the repertoire and what it takes to be a superior quartettist.

(April 8, 2025, The Strad)

(March 31, 2025, Boulder Magazine)
What Grammy-winning musical group, residing at the 做厙輦⑹, is celebrating its 50th anniversary? The College of Musics Tak獺cs Quartet-in-residence!