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Dean鈥檚 Downbeat
Celebrate + aspire
鈥淎t the College of Music鈥檚 recent Eklund Opera gala, Chancellor Justin Schwartz described the magic of music as a hallmark of human connection; of a civilized society; and as its own kind of renewable energy. As I reflect on the first couple months of 2025, I鈥檓 struck by the countless ways in which our students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters embody these values. In these disorienting times, I鈥檓 heartened that our mission is more relevant than ever鈥攁s is my commitment to continue to celebrate and support our students and colleagues in their transformative work and artistic aspirations.鈥 MORE
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听听Noteworthy media mentions
(KUVO Jazz, Aug. 18, 2025)
Starting at 30:25, one of the College of Music鈥檚 newest faculty members鈥擜ssistant Teaching Professor of Jazz Studies Altin Sencalar鈥攕peaks about his appointment at CU 抖阴传媒在线 and our Thompson Jazz Studies鈥 upcoming faculty show at Dazzle, as well as his career to date and his embrace of the college's universal musician approach to achieving our mission. 听
(Aug. 4, 2025, CBS News)
(Aug. 3, 2025, CBS News Colorado)
Our College of Music again hosted the Sphinx Performance Academy for young musicians. The program aims to increase diversity in classical music.
