CU Boulder College of Music

Congratulations to Professor of Composition + Entrepreneurship Jeffrey Nytch on being named a President’s Teaching Scholar! The program consists of tenured faculty from disciplines whose work reflects excellence in teaching, research and creative works. cu.edu/ptsp/about

The College of Music is pleased to announce the hiring of Nerissa Rebagay as assistant professor of music education beginning fall 2026, specializing in elementary and classroom music. Welcome! colorado.edu/music/2026/04/… @cupresents @CUBoulder

💛🖤Buffs All In is approaching the finish line! Today, join Buffs everywhere in supporting the College of Music—including scholarships that open doors for over half of our students, empowering their training and creative growth. youtube.com/watch?v=M4ZNok… #BuffsAllIn

Last night, our annual Persevering Legacy concert celebrated women composers—including those from historically marginalized groups—at the intersection of music and social activism. Congratulations to all participants for their inspiring solo and ensemble performances!

💛🖤 Buffs All In is approaching the finish line! Today, support the College of Music and help fund scholarships and our Golden Buffalo Marching Band. Let’s keep the momentum going! Together, we are ALL IN! giveto.colorado.edu/schools/Univer… Learn more:

As the spring semester continues full speed ahead, our Thompson Jazz Studies Program is thrilled to welcome 2025 Guggenheim Fellow in Music Composition and five-time Grammy Award-winning jazz trombonist Michael Dease for a residency this week: Join us, #MusicBuffs!

Professor of Conducting + Director of Bands Shanti Simon has been elected to the prestigious American Bandmasters Association (ABA)! Election to the ABA is considered a capstone recognition of career excellence and outstanding contribution to the profession. Congratulations!

Assistant Professor of Ethnomusicology Stephanie Choi, shares why this music genre has gained widespread popularity beyond South Korea. “There are lots of social functions in music,” she says. “... K-pop culture makes you want to be part of the community.” colorado.edu/today/2026/03/…

🎉 March is Buffs All In—CU Boulder’s month-long celebration of philanthropy! 💛🖤 🎶 Music Scholarship Fund—Silver & Gold Scholarship 🥁 Golden Buffalo Marching Band Scholarship Fund 🎭 Colorado Shakespeare Festival Fund Together, we are ALL IN! giveto.colorado.edu/schools/Univer…

#MusicBuffs, discover our talented staff members’ musical inspirations: Meet Assistant Dean Kate Cimino, Director of Macky Auditorium + CU Boulder Artist Series Rudy Betancourt and Senior Graduate Studies Coordinator Chris Martin! @CUSystem @cupresents colorado.edu/music/2026/02/…

Immerse yourself in music this summer: Check out our offerings! colorado.edu/music/summer-c… @SphinxOrg

We love this spotlight on our College of Music as playing a major role in shaping Boulder’s creative pipeline—and beyond! aboutboulder.com/blog/why-bould… @CUBoulder @cupresents @CUBoulderAlumni @futurebuffs

#MusicBuffs, a chance to offer your input re: everyday experiences navigating campus, as well as ideas for improving campus wayfinding!

This fall, Romanian-born cellist Mihai Marica joins our internationally renowned Takács Quartet-in-residence. Learn more about this accomplished artist! colorado.edu/music/2026/02/… #MusicBuffs #Celebrating150 @cupresents @CPRClassical @The_CUI @TheBoldCU @CUBoulderCHA

DMA candidate Benjamin South will be joining the faculty at Florida Southern College as tenure-track assistant professor of musical theatre this fall: Congrats! @GradBuffs

Congratulations to Heather MacDonald (MM ’18) for her recent appointment as assistant professor of oboe at the University of Iowa! @CUBoulderAlumni

Our American Music Research Center was well-represented at CU Boulder’s inaugural Community Engagement Week showcase! @CUBoulderPACES

College of Music student Mark Bennett (MM ’26) was recently appointed principal trombone of the Colorado Ballet Orchestra: Congratulations! @GradBuffs

Congratulations to Ashley Hawk, DMA wind conducting + literature student, who recently competed in the Frederick Fennell Conducting Competition in Italy: She was one of 25 finalists invited to this prestigious international competition for wind band conductors!

#MusicBuffs, check out this terrific conversation with Emily Gee who directs our Musicians’ Wellness Program: Thank you, @KUVOJazz! youtube.com/watch?v=UOSEub…