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Dean’s Downbeat

Celebrate + aspire
“At the College of Music’s 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’m struck by the countless ways in which our students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters embody these values. In these disorienting times, I’m heartened that our mission is more relevant than ever—as is my commitment to continue to celebrate and support our students and colleagues in their transformative work and artistic aspirations.†MORE
of the Dean’s Downbeat,
a regular communiquéÌýfrom Dean John Davis.
ÌýÌýNoteworthy media mentions
(May 2, 2025, Vulture)
The College of Music’s Takács Quartet-in-residence, with the pianist Jeremy Denk, helped inaugurate The Frick Collection's new “mini concert hall.â€
(May 2, 2025, Early Music America)
College of Music faculty members lend their perspectives in this thoughtful piece unpacking the nuances of early music in collegiate education. “Âé¶¹Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂÔØBoulder has had early-music offerings since 1992, but its new master’s degree, devoted 50-50 to research and performance, takes the program in a new direction.â€
(May 2025, Gramophone)
A celebration of the 50th birthday of the Takács Quartet as they release their latest album of music by Dvořák and Florence Price; sit in on the sessions as Pierre-Laurent Aimard records the largest selection yet from György Kurtág’s “Játékok.â€