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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 

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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

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Join us on the Colorado State University campus and experience a day in the life of a music major in the voice area! The day is an opportunity for high school students, transfer students, associate degree graduates, and current CSU students (and their parents/guardians) to see what it is like being a music major at CSU.

Date and Location

• Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
• University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, Colorado

Cost and Registration

• $15/student; includes lunch

Contact

• John Lindsey, at John.Lindsey@colostate.edu

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The CSU percussion festival and competition gives students the opportunity to learn music and percussion through performance and expert adjudicator feedback.

Each participating student must perform a solo that is published and at least one original copy of music must be provided for the adjudicator. Each solo must not be over 10 minutes in length.  Each student will be given a 10-minute warm-up prior to the performance for each solo. CSU will provide a Marimba, Vibes, Xylo, Timpani, and Snare Drum. It is required that students bring their own instruments for multiple percussion set ups.

The highest-scoring solo of all instruments will be asked to perform on the evening concert at 6 p.m. Dinner will be provided for all solo and ensemble participants (pizza/bottled water) at at 5 p.m. in Boomer B

Date and Details

• Saturday, April 25, 2026
• University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington Street, Fort Collins, Colorado
• Concert at 6 p.m., Griffin Concert Hall, UCA

Cost and Registration

• $10/student; includes dinner
• Event is for High School students, grades 9-12
• Free for students also performing in the ensemble competition

Contact

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

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• Additional information about the entire CSU Percussion Solo and Ensemble Competition and Festival is available on our website at music.colostate.edu

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
  
  

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  For more information, including instrument-specific audition requirements, visit our website at music.colostate.edu.
  

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.

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

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