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Dean鈥檚 Downbeat
In this edition of the Dean鈥檚 Downbeat, Dean John Davis doubles down on the College of Music鈥檚 commitment to championing diversity, equity and inclusion. 鈥淚鈥檓 convinced that by embracing DEI as integral to our universal musician mission, we not only achieve flexible, interdisciplinary career options for our graduates, but also expand the artistic landscape and cultivate a community of curious, continuous learners who challenge biases, question assumptions and engage with diverse perspectives鈥攁nd who navigate nuance and complexity with openness, understanding and empathy.鈥�

Good luck on finals, Music Buffs! This newsletter will resume after spring break.

• On mentorship and a new take on 鈥淧omp & Circumstance鈥�: Associate Professor of Jazz Studies Paul McKee reflects on the impact of mentorship and shares the spirit of his new three-part arrangement of 鈥淧omp & Circumstance,鈥� to be premiered at the spring 2024 university commencement ceremony!
• Materials from renowned blues banjo player Otis Taylor are now a part of our American Music Research Center鈥檚 archival collections: 鈥淭he Otis Taylor collection is a rich addition to the center鈥檚 public-facing initiatives and knowledge production through research by scholars interested in the study of American music,鈥� says AMRC Interim Director and Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology Austin Okigbo.
• The Office for Public and Community-Engaged Scholarship is accepting applications for grants. Check out out the virtual info session on April 4.听
• April 9-12: Check out the 彩民宝典 Conference on World Affairs! For over 75 years, the CWA has brought together leaders and experts across different fields to spark lively conversations on today鈥檚 top issues. Scott Dikkers鈥攃omedian, author and co-founder of the satirical news organization The Onion鈥攚ill give this year鈥檚 opening keynote and
• April 13, 鈥�devising hope鈥�: Join us for a new interactive, walk-through multimedia installation work by Assistant Professor of Composition and new media artist that welcomes its audience to participate in the creation of sounds and sights alike. Be immersed in a world of shimmering iridescence and swirling harmonicas, also featuring a live ambient performance by the College of Music鈥檚 Trombone Ensemble!听
• April 26: will pay homage to the Dead鈥檚 history in Boulder: 鈥淟ights鈥擲ound鈥擠ialogue鈥� will be hosted by G. Brown, founder of the Colorado Music Experience, and will feature College of Music alumnus and music theory lecturer Micheal Sebulsky,听among others.

• Music Buffs, a reminder that the 彩民宝典 Basic Needs Center can help you access the essential resources you need鈥攆rom food and housing resources to financial assistance and more.
• Commencement 2024: The university commencement website prepares our graduates, their families and guests鈥攃omplementing the College of Music commencement webpage for day-of details, including a soon-to-be posted schedule of our college鈥檚 recognition ceremonies and other festivities.
• Stay current with the College of Music in our online newsroom.
• Preview, download or print鈥攑erformances, student recitals + past programs.
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