Wynton Marsalis playing trumpet

Fourth Distinguished Lectureship features Wynton Marsalis

Dec. 17, 2020

The fourth annual Distinguished Lectureship in Music, Diversity and Inclusion will feature a conversation with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra managing and artistic director.

Annie Booth posing

Just the beginning

After graduating in the spring with her master's from the college, alumna Annie Booth says one constant has defined the jazz landscape for her—and now it’s helping define her future in the industry.

Damani Phillips posing

"Way past due"

Alumnus Damani Phillips opens the door for diversity in jazz.

Concert Jazz Ensemble playing in studio

Video from the vaults: Concert Jazz Ensemble

May 21, 2020

Performed by the Concert Jazz Ensemble in 2019 from the CU College of Music. Pianist Annie Booth received her Master’s in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy in 2020. Her composition “Jolly Beach” was selected nationally to be featured for the 2020 JEN Young Composers Showcase.

The Thompsons

Supporter spotlight: Jeannie and Jack Thompson

Feb. 18, 2020

Longtime college supporters Jeannie and Jack Thompson gave a gift naming the dean’s office in the expanded Imig in honor of Bruce and Marcy Benson.

BLOrk in concert

Hitch a ride into space with BLOrk

April 2, 2019

Get ready for liftoff as the «Ƶ Laptop Orchestra—BLOrk for short—puts on a space-themed feast for the eyes and ears at CU «Ƶ’s Fiske Planetarium.

donald mckinney conducting

Faculty member, two alumni nominated for 2019 Grammy Awards

Dec. 7, 2018

Director of Bands Donald McKinney, jazz alumna Tia Fuller and opera alumnus Wei Wu were all on the list of the 2019 Grammy Award nominees.

Jazz Ensemble

A little jazz for everyone

Sept. 28, 2018

Love jazz music? New to jazz music? There is something for everyone as the Thompson Jazz Studies Program takes the stage on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Faculty saxophone practice

Preview: Faculty Tuesdays: CU Bernstein at 100 with the Jazz Faculty

Sept. 7, 2018

The concert is Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. and features all the members of the Thompson Jazz Studies faculty.

leonard bernstein composing

College collaborates to present CU Bernstein at 100

Aug. 22, 2018

CU’s contribution to the worldwide celebration of the composer will feature concerts from all corners of the college and culminate with Eklund Opera’s “West Side Story.”

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