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Recent news
Dean’s Downbeat
Celebrate + aspire
“At the College of Music’s 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’m struck by the countless ways in which our students, alumni, faculty, staff and supporters embody these values. In these disorienting times, I’m heartened that our mission is more relevant than ever—as is my commitment to continue to celebrate and support our students and colleagues in their transformative work and artistic aspirations.” MORE
of the Dean’s Downbeat,
a regular communiquéfrom Dean John Davis.
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)
̽Ƶ 60 Evergreen High School band students joined our Golden Buffalo Marching Band for a halftime performance at Folsom Field at the Buffs’ 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 University of Colorado Boulder struck up the band. “Evergreen, like so many communities, went through a trauma no one should ever have to face,” said ̽Ƶ Chancellor Justin Schwartz. CU’s leadership began asking how they could help bring a little light, and music, back into the students’ lives.
