Music

An Inspiring Music Learning Experience for Developing Middle School Band, Orchestra, and Choir Musicians

Welcome to the registration page for the 2026 Middle School Outreach Ensembles at Colorado State University, held weekly at the University Center for the Arts from February 25 — APRIL 18, 2026. The seven-week program concludes with final concerts in the Griffin Concert Hall.

The Middle School Outreach Ensembles (MSOE) at Colorado State University provide an inspirational music learning experience and opportunities to engage with a broad music community.

The MSOE program is for students currently enrolled in their middle school band, orchestra, or choir who have had at least one year of instruction. Over a period of seven weeks, students receive group lessons and exciting opportunities to engage with music exploration activities.

NOTE: Open to all 7th- and 8th-grade students currently enrolled in their school band, orchestra, or choir. Open to 6th grade by the recommendation of the school music director.

Schedule

MSOE NIGHT 1 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, February 25, 6-8 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 2 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, March 4, 6-8 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 3 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, March 11, 6-8 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 4 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, March 25, 6-8 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 5 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 1, 6-8 p.m.
SUPER SATURDAY REHEARSAL: Saturday, April 4, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 6 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 8, 6-8 p.m.
MSOE NIGHT 7 REHEARSAL: Wednesday, April 15, 6-8 p.m.
FINAL CONCERT: Saturday, April 18, 12-5:30 p.m.

Registration Deadline

The deadline for registration is February 25, 2026; Early registration is encouraged by Dec. 15, 2025

More Information

Visit our website for more information: music.colostate.edu/music-education/msoe-details/

Dr. Christina Herman, MSOE Interim Program Director; Christina.Herman@colostate.edu 
Dr. Erik Johnson, MSOE Program Director (On sabbatical until Jan. 2026); E.Johnson@colostate.edu 
Jessica Warner, MSOE Administrative Assistant; Jessica.Warner@colostate.edu 

Please carefully read the full description below and then fill out the form in its entirety.

The summer workshop focuses on small group combo playing and improvisation. All levels are welcome to classes in Jazz theory, Jazz history and listening, as well as instrumental masterclasses. The event includes a faculty recital and student performances. Workshop instructors are drawn from CSU Jazz Faculty members, Wil Swindler, Peter Sommer, Shilo Stroman, Gabe Mervine, David Mesquitic, Seth Lewis, Darren Kramer, and Gabriel Santiago as well as other great Colorado Jazz musicians.

Find out all the details about CSU Jazz Summer Workshop, including the first day skills assessment, on our website.

Date and Location

• June 10-12, 2026; 9 a.m. — 5 p.m. daily
• University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost

• $395 for tuition plus meal plan: This package includes participation in the 2026 Jazz Workshop and on-campus lunch from CSU dining services for each day of the workshop. This is for students who will stay on-campus for lunch each day and would like to eat as a group with faculty, counselors, and other students. There are diverse options available each day, and all students will be supervised. The option provides the opportunity to meet others and see some of the campus.


• $350 for tuition only: This package includes participation in the CSU Jazz Summer Workshop for 2026 but does not include a meal plan. This is for students who have their own transportation to eat off campus during the lunch hour or who will bring their own food from home each day.


• Housing is not available for this event

Contact

• Wil Swindler at Wil.Swindler@colostate.edu

Registration

Please fill out the following waivers and the registration form in their entirety. Depending on your browser, you may need to scroll to the right to complete all required registration fields.

• Media Release
• Liability Waiver

The event is designed for trumpet players of ALL AGES AND EXPERIENCE looking for an event that inspires their love of music and all things trumpet.

Trumpet students, teachers, performers, and band directors in Colorado are invited to attend this annual event hosted by CSU trumpet professor Dr. Stanley Curtis. The event features special guests who will discuss their careers and ideas on trumpet playing.

Date and Location

• Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:30 a.m.– 5 p.m.
• University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost and Registration

• $30/student; includes lunch and a t-shirt

Contact

• Stanley Curtis at Stanley.Curtis@colostate.edu

Please fill out the following waivers and the registration form in its entirety. Depending on your browser, you may need to scroll to the right to complete all required registration fields.

• Media Release
• Liability Waiver

The CSU Jazz High School Honor Band Festival will assemble the top high school jazz students in Colorado for an educational experience focused on strengthening students’ ensemble and improvisational skills while building community among young Jazz musicians. Students will work with CSU faculty for instrumental sectionals and full-ensemble rehearsals.

Thank you for submitting your application for the CSU Jazz High School Honor Band. Please fill out all required fields. When submitting your video link, please make sure access has been granted so our adjudicators can view your material.

All activities are at the University Center for the Arts on the Colorado State University campus (1400 Remington St in Fort Collins, Colorado). Participating students will be responsible for transportation to/from all events.

Rehearsal Dates and Location

• Please make sure you are available for all activities for the CSU Jazz High School Honor Band, which include:
  • Monday, April 13, 2026, 6-9 p.m.: Rehearsal
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 6-9 p.m.: Rehearsal
  • Friday, April 17, 2026, 6-9 p.m.: Soundcheck and Concert
  • University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, Colorado
  
  

  Cost and Registration

  • Application Fee: $10
  • Participation Fee: $40
  
  

  Contact

  • Wil Swindler, at Wil.Swindler@colostate.edu
  
  

  Please fill out the following waivers and the registration form in its entirety. Depending on your browser, you may need to scroll to the right to complete all required registration fields.

  • Media Release
  • Liability Waiver
  
  For more information, including instrument-specific audition requirements, visit our website at music.colostate.edu.
  

Since 2006, BassoonaRAMa and OboeRAMa, have brought together bassoonists and oboists of all ages! The day-long event features today's multifaceted musicians who explore what it means to have a life and success in and around music. Guest clinicians include chamber and orchestral musicians, college professors, music researchers, and professional reed manufacturers.

We welcome bassoon and oboe students of all levels, teachers, and enthusiasts to join us for a day of masterclasses, academic presentations, reed roundtables, recitals, and discussions about all things bassoon and oboe.

For 2026, our guests are Paul Hanson, bassoon, and Nermis Mieses, oboe.

Date and Location

• Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
• University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost and Registration

• General admission: $15
• University students outside of CSU, private teachers, community members: $10
• CSU students, parents of participants: Free

Contact

• Dr. Cayla Bellamy, Bassoon, at Cayla.Bellamy@colostate.edu
• Dr. Galit Kaunitz, Oboe, at Galit.Kaunitz@colostate.edu

Please fill out the following waivers and the registration form in its entirety. Depending on your browser, you may need to scroll to the right to complete all required registration fields.

• Media Release
• Liability Waiver

For more information, including a schedule, visit our website music.colostate.edu.

Percussion Camp for high school students includes instruction on how to successfully prepare and audition to become a collegiate music major. The workshop focuses on the four primary percussion instruments: Mallets (2 and 4 mallet), Timpani, Snare Drum, and Drum Set as well as insight on applications, scholarships, equipment, and skills in being a college student.

We will accept committed high school students, ages 14 and older.

Date and Details

• June 1-2, 2026 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily
• University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost and Registration

• $150/student; clinic session handouts and lunch each day
• Optional: Students may sign up for private lessons during the camp (an additional $30 per half hour paid directly to the lesson instructor).
• We will accept committed high school students, ages 14-18.

Contact

• Eric Hollenbeck, at Eric.Hollenbeck@colostate.edu

Please fill out the following waivers and the registration form in its entirety. Depending on your browser, you may need to scroll to the right to complete all required registration fields.

• Media Release
• Liability Waiver

• Additional information about the CSU Percussion Camp is available on our website at music.colostate.edu