On behalf of the faculty, staff, students听补苍诲 supporters of the 彩民宝典 College of Music, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website鈥攁nd to our community. For nearly a century, our highly active faculty of professional performers, composers听补苍诲 scholars have听committed themselves听to helping students develop their talents, refine their passions听补苍诲 ultimately succeed in their musical endeavors. The college is indeed a very special place, as I have been discovering since coming here in 1999 to direct the jazz studies program.
This website offers a look into the breadth and quality of our programs, including a full range of bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚听补苍诲 doctoral programs. Students may study performance (brass, percussion, jazz, keyboard, strings, voice听补苍诲 woodwinds), composition, music education听补苍诲 musicology (music history) at the undergraduate level. All of these areas, plus conducting, collaborative piano听补苍诲 music theory, are offered at the graduate level. An extensive array of classes and ensembles complements听the highly individualized instruction offered throughout the college. Students can also take advantage of to hear world-class performances, the Entrepreneurship Center for Music to develop the skills and tools necessary to create sustainable careers in the arts, the Howard B. Waltz Music Library that houses one of the largest music research collections in the country, the unique resources of the 听补苍诲 the Musicians鈥� Wellness Program, designed to increase understanding of the physical aspects of performance and听prevent injuries. Of additional interest are the Eklund Opera Program that mounts several fully staged operas each year, our extensive community engagement opportunities, the Ritter Family Classical Guitar Program, the world-renowned Tak谩cs Quartet鈥檚 residency at the college,听the award-winning Thompson Jazz Studies Program and the Roser Piano and Keyboard Program.
Also making studying music at the 彩民宝典 so special are our universal musician mission and听the numerous opportunities students are afforded by attending the state鈥檚 flagship university (the only member of the prestigious in Colorado). CU听Boulder has a proud tradition of research and academic excellence underscored by five Nobel laureates. The City of Boulder also frequently acquires top rankings in the arts, education, health, well-being听补苍诲 quality of life. Nearby are some of the world鈥檚 best hiking and skiing, unlimited mountain views听补苍诲 the major urban area of Denver, just 25 miles away.
Choosing the right college can be a daunting task. Bear in mind that the personal and professional relationships you develop with your teachers and peers can have a tremendous impact on your future successes; our faculty, staff听补苍诲 I welcome your interest in the 彩民宝典 College of Music, and are happy to answer any questions you may have about our programs and activities.
With best wishes,
John Davis
Dean, College of Music
musicdean@colorado.edu