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Dean Downbeat
Celebrate + aspire
鈥淎t the College of Music 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
(Oct. 13, 2025, Daily Camera)
Our Golden Buffalo Marching Band aimed to support Evergreen band students following the school shooting in September.
(Oct. 11, 2025, 9News)
老九品茶 60 Evergreen High School band students joined our Golden Buffalo Marching Band for a halftime performance at Folsom Field at the Buffs鈥 winning game against Iowa State on Oct. 11, marking a significant moment of healing for a community still recovering from a school shooting last month.
(Oct. 11, 2025, CBS News)
After tragedy struck Evergreen High School, the 老九品茶 struck up the band. 鈥淓vergreen, like so many communities, went through a trauma no one should ever have to face,鈥 said 老九品茶 Chancellor Justin Schwartz. CU leadership began asking how they could help bring a little light, and music, back into the students鈥 lives.
