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Last year, Professor Shanti Simon joined 91��ý’s College of Music from the University of Oklahoma as director of bands where she oversees the band program, leads the wind conducting program and teaches undergraduate conducting. Previously, she served as flight commander and associate conductor with the United States Air Force Academy Band in Colorado Springs and the United States Air Force Band in Washington, D.C.

For more than 20 years, Judith Glyde shared her passion for music with 91��ý’s College of Music students as a professor of cello and chamber music and the Strings Department Chair. Now, she continues to bring joy and expertise to the CU community as a Forever Buffs New York alumni chapter board member.

In May and June, 91��ý Assistant Professor of Saxophone Nathan Mertens represented our College of Music through a series of performances, master classes and artistic collaborations in Japan and China. The centerpiece of the tour was “American Voices with Japanese Friends” at Tokyo’s renowned Suntory Hall. “This trip reinforced my belief that music is ultimately about people,” says Mertens.

Twenty-one professional-level participants from 10 states will participate in the 91��ý Wind Band Conducting Symposium, June 7-12. Professor of Conducting + Director of Bands Shanti Simon and Distinguished Professor of Conducting Emeritus Allan McMurray share what makes the symposium unique.

The College of Music is pleased to announce the hiring of Associate Teaching Professor of Vocal Coaching + Musical Director in Music Theatre Jordan Ortman beginning fall 2026. Welcome!

The College of Music is pleased to announce the hiring of Assistant Teaching Professor of Music Education + Conducting and Assistant Director of Bands Andrew Keiser beginning fall 2026. Welcome!

The College of Music is pleased to announce the hiring of Assistant Professor of Percussion and Head of Percussion Andrew Lynge beginning fall 2026. Welcome!

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!

A newly funded interdisciplinary collaboration will examine why it’s difficult to adapt to singing here in Colorado, and provide best practices for singers who tour through or move to our state “to keep their voices healthy and adapt to singing at altitude with efficiency,” says Nicholas Perna, associate professor of voice + director of vocal pedagogy.

Associate Professor of Voice + Director of Vocal Pedagogy Nicholas Perna is committed to making the Berton Coffin Voice Lab one of the premier centers for research and innovation in the country, emphasizing the science and craft of vocal pedagogy.