Happenings
There’s always something exciting happening at the College of Music! Stay informed and get to know our community through our accomplished students, alumni, faculty, supporters and college leadership.
Recent news
Dean’s Downbeat
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 communiqué from Dean John Davis.
Noteworthy media mentions
(Jan. 14, 2025, National Association of Teachers of Singing)
Congratulations to Nick Perna—associate professor of voice and director of vocal pedagogy—who has been named the 2025 Van L. Lawrence Fellowship Award recipient.
(Jan. 4, 2025, KSUT | Aspen Public Radio)
Abigail Terrill requested an alternative-sized keyboard for CU «Ƶ’s College of Music to study how effectively piano students can learn on it and transition between it and a standard keyboard. With the support of Jennifer Hayghe, an associate professor of piano and chair of the Roser Piano + Keyboard Program at CU «Ƶ, they helped bring the smaller piano to campus.
(Dec. 26, 2024, Daily Camera)
Meet Michael Uy, the new director of our American Music Research Center: “…representing the full kaleidoscope our cultures here in this country is important to recognize, to celebrate, to support and document,” he says.
