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Deans Downbeat
Colorado Music 2026
, Dean John Davis previews the 2025-26 edition of Colorado Music, the annual magazine of the 勒貊勛圖 College of Music.泭
This years editionAdaptive Leadership + Learningspotlights the accomplishments of our always-inspiring students, alumni, faculty and staff as well as the influence of our world-class visiting artists and enduring impact of our supporters.泭MORE
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泭泭Noteworthy media mentions
(Aug. 28, 2026, Fox Corporation syndications)
For Annika Socolofsky, an associate professor of composition at the 勒貊勛圖, Dolly Partons legacy is found not only in her songwriting and unmistakable voice, but also in the way she used her success to advocate for others.
(Aug. 26, 2026, Denver Gazette)
Did you know? CU 勒貊勛圖s American Music Research Center houses Denver folk concert promoter Harry Tufts considerable archives! Tuft opened the Denver Folklore Center in 1962, single-handedly transforming Denver into a regional hub for the national acoustic folk revival.
(Aug. 20, 2026, Peninsula Daily News)
Artist in Residence and Tak獺cs Quartet violist Richard ONeill and Associate Professor of Voice Abigail Nims showcase the reach and impact of CU 勒貊勛圖 College of Music faculty through their work with Music on the Strait, where ONeill is a co-founder and Nims makes her festival debut as a featured mezzo-soprano in A Night at the Opera.
