Alumni notes

Read notes on accomplishments and accolades for College of Music alumni in 2020.

Barbara Bentree at a screening

A story to celebrate

Alumna Barbara Bentree (BME 鈥80) returns to the College of Music with her new film "Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time."

Kristen Gornstein, credit Jessica Osber

Breadth of experience: Kristin Gornstein

June 10, 2020

For mezzo soprano Kristin Gornstein (MM 鈥08), key to survival as an artist during uncertain times is to take charge of your career.

Maureen Bailey posing

Ready for anything: Maureen Bailey

March 3, 2020

Alumna Mo Bailey was among several College of Music vocalists to appear on the soundtrack for the new Adam Sandler film, 鈥淯ncut Gems.鈥

Claire posing

Carrying the standard of excellence: Claire Glover

Feb. 4, 2020

For Claire Glover (BME 鈥17)鈥攔ecipient of the Colorado Music Educator Association鈥檚 2020 Young Music Educator Award鈥攖he mentorship she received at the College of Music is key to her success.

macky auditorium

How did we get here?

From the 1880s to today, how its history shaped the College of Music as we know it.

Michael Musick with his tuba

When computers meet music: Alumnus Michael Musick

Jan. 8, 2020

Among the founding members of the College of Music National Alumni Council (COMNAC), Michael Musick is a media artist, creative technologist, composer, performer and improviser who鈥檚 also keeping busy as Assistant Professor of Media Arts at the University of Montana.

Aaron and Afa Dworkin

Third Annual Distinguished Lectureship hosts award-winning leaders of the Sphinx Organization

Dec. 10, 2019

On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the College of Music's third annual Distinguished Lectureship in Music, Diversity and Inclusion comes to Grusin Music Hall with a lecture by social entrepreneurs and arts leaders Aaron and Afa Dworkin from the award-winning Sphinx Organization.

Larry Stoffel conducting students

Giving through music: Alumnus Larry Stoffel

Nov. 19, 2019

For Larry Stoffel (MM 鈥90), annual concerts for those incarcerated in state prisons are rooted in mercy, compassion and charity.

Alumni at dinner in New York

鈥業f I can make it there鈥︹

Music Buffs have built a network to support each other in New York City.

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