McKee speaks with the Indianola High School Wind Ensemble sharing stories and life advice. Photo courtesy: Indianola High School Band.

Paul McKee: On mentorship and a new take on 鈥淧omp & Circumstance鈥

March 20, 2024

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!

Chad Wackerman

College of Music hosts drumming legend + clinician Chad Wackerman

March 14, 2024

Rock/jazz drumming giant Chad Wackerman will hold a rare residency at our College of Music next week. Mike Barnett, associate teaching professor in composition and music theory, shares how the residency demonstrates the college鈥檚 universal musician mission. 鈥淎s an artist, you can grow throughout your entire life,鈥 he says.

Ben Pollack

College of Music mourns passing of alumnus Ben Pollack

Jan. 24, 2024

The CU Boulder College of Music community mourns the recent passing of alumnus Ben Pollack (BME 鈥14). As a band and choral music educator with a track record of success, Pollack sought to influence large-scale changes in education through music and community.

Nate Bonin and Danny Kaminski

2023 Sher Distinguished Musician Scholars announced

Sept. 20, 2023

Nate Bonin and Danny Kaminski are the 2023 Sher Distinguished Musician Scholars! Learn more about these students and their dreams for the future.

Cleveland Orchestra member working with College of Music student

The Cleveland Orchestra residency鈥斺淎 great partnership鈥 resumes

Sept. 8, 2023

The Cleveland Orchestra鈥檚 biennial residency at our College of Music returns for three days packed with sectionals, rehearsals, mock auditions, master classes, a Q&A and a Faculty Tuesdays concert.

Daniel Sher

Passing the baton: Celebrating faculty retirements

April 27, 2023

Professor of Music Education and CMEA Hall of Fame inductee James Austin, Professor of Double Bass Paul Erhard, Associate Professor of Trombone William Stanley, and Professor of Piano and former Dean Daniel Sher have dedicated their careers to inspiring up-and-coming musicians and educators. We reflect on their contributions, achievements and legacy with gratitude.

Allan McMurray

Meet Allan McMurray: Honoring a career in service to music

April 26, 2023

In 2013, Allan McMurray retired after 35 years as professor at the College of Music, directing our bands, developing the master鈥檚 and doctoral programs in instrumental conducting, and more. He was the college鈥檚 first to receive a lifetime appointment as a Distinguished Professor and he鈥檚 recently been awarded the University Medal by the CU Board of Regents.

Assistant Professor of Trombone Sterling Tanner

Meet incoming Assistant Professor of Trombone Sterling Tanner

March 23, 2023

The College of Music is pleased to announce the appointment of Sterling Tanner who will join our faculty this fall!

Sarah Stoneback

Alumna builds career on multifaceted CU Boulder experience

March 8, 2023

鈥淲hen I think about the College of Music, I think about a vibrant learning environment and a vibrant space to grow,鈥 says alumna Sarah Stoneback. 鈥淭he College of Music provided me the skills and tools that I keep developing in pursuing my own teaching career.鈥

Summer Programs

College of Music summer programs + courses

April 7, 2022

To support our students鈥 and our community鈥檚 musical development, the College of Music offers summer session courses and richly varied summer programming.