CU Presents Events

October 1 - 31, 2023

Sunday, October 1

[un]WRAP: Queer Love in Times of Crisis

[un]WRAP 2023 is "Queer Love In Times of Crisis." This is a week-long experimental symposium that celebrates queer existence and futurity through dance in...

[un]WRAP: Queer Love in Times of Crisis

[un]WRAP 2023 is "Queer Love In Times of Crisis." This is a week-long experimental symposium that celebrates queer existence and futurity through dance in...

BM/MT Freshman Theatre Lab Presentation

Join the incoming BM/MT (Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre) freshman cohort for a presentation of works from their freshman seminar class. This event is a...

Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/1 4:30pm
Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/1 7:30pm

Tuesday, October 3

Faculty Tuesdays: Modern masterworks by Annika Socolofsky, Caroline Shaw, Gienette Keller and Jean Françaix

Yoshi Ishikawa and Annika Socolofsky come together with Carpe Diem String Quartet and Brenda Ishikawa to present a concert of powerful masterworks. Dive into...

Thursday, October 5

Genevieve McVey Wisner Lectureship: Nathalie Joachim, keynote address

Nathalie Joachim is a GRAMMY-nominated flutist, composer and vocalist. The Brooklyn born Haitian-American artist is hailed for being “a fresh and...

Friday, October 6

Pre-Concert Talk: When You Wish Upon a Star

Join us for a pre-concert talk with Professor of Music Theory Keith Waters for a deeper look behind this evening's Artist Series performance. Plus, getting...

10/6 4:45pm
Pre-Concert Talk: When You Wish Upon a Star

Join us for a pre-concert talk with Professor of Music Theory Keith Waters for a deeper look behind this evening's Artist Series performance. Plus, getting...

10/6 6:45pm
When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 100 years of Disney through the lens of jazz. “Someday My Prince Will Come,” “Heʼs a Tramp,” “Everybody...

10/6 7:30pm
The Revolutionists: A Play by Lauren Gunderson

Four fearless women lose their heads in this irreverent, female-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de...

Saturday, October 7

Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/7 2pm
Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/7 4:30pm
The Revolutionists: A Play by Lauren Gunderson

Four fearless women lose their heads in this irreverent, female-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de...

Sunday, October 8

The Revolutionists: A Play by Lauren Gunderson

Four fearless women lose their heads in this irreverent, female-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de...

Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/8 4:30pm
Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/8 7:30pm

Tuesday, October 10

Faculty Tuesdays: It’s… Show Time!

Pianist Suyeon Kim is joined by her friends and colleagues for a variety show extravaganza! Works featured include "Three Preludes" by George Gershwin,...

Wednesday, October 11

Chamber Winds

Join the Symphonic Band musicians as they present their annual chamber music concert. The program will feature works by Katahj Copley, David Biedenbender,...

The Revolutionists: A Play by Lauren Gunderson

Four fearless women lose their heads in this irreverent, female-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de...

Thursday, October 12

Fall Festival of Choirs: A Fall Choral Concert

This concert celebrates works from various composers and time periods, showcasing our four choral ensembles: the Festival Chorus, Treble Chorus, University...

The Revolutionists: A Play by Lauren Gunderson

Four fearless women lose their heads in this irreverent, female-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de...

Friday, October 13

The Revolutionists: A Play by Lauren Gunderson

Four fearless women lose their heads in this irreverent, female-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de...

Saturday, October 14

The Revolutionists: A Play by Lauren Gunderson

Four fearless women lose their heads in this irreverent, female-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de...

Sunday, October 15

The Revolutionists: A Play by Lauren Gunderson

Four fearless women lose their heads in this irreverent, female-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de...

Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/15 4:30pm

Tuesday, October 17

Faculty Tuesdays: Susan Cahill and friends perform Gioachino Rossini, Susan Cahill and John Tartaglia

Susan Cahill, along with faculty colleagues Erika Eckert and David Requiro, will be joined by Boulder jazz legend Art Landy and improvisational actor Jon...

Wednesday, October 18

SoundWorks: with Boulder Altitude Directive and Renova New Music Ensemble

SoundWorks is excited to present its October concert, featuring CU Boulder's new music ensembles B.A.D. (Boulder Altitude Directive) and Renova, premiering...

Thursday, October 19

Concert Jazz Ensemble

This event will be livestreamed by CU Boulder: https://cupresents.org/cu-boulder-college-of-music-Livestream/

Friday, October 20

Revel: An evening of works presented by MFA candidates in Dance

Experience the thesis work of MFA candidate Katarina Lott - Subjectify This! - as well as works in progress by first, second, and third year MFA...

Opera ensemble

This event will be streamed by CU Boulder: https://cupresents.org/cu-boulder-college-of-music-Livestream/

Saturday, October 21

Revel: An evening of works presented by MFA candidates in Dance

Experience the thesis work of MFA candidate Katarina Lott - Subjectify This! - as well as works in progress by first, second, and third year MFA...

Sunday, October 22

Revel: An evening of works presented by MFA candidates in Dance

Experience the thesis work of MFA candidate Katarina Lott - Subjectify This! - as well as works in progress by first, second, and third year MFA...

Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/22 2pm
Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/22 4:30pm
Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/22 7:30pm

Monday, October 23

Concert Band

Catch the CU Boulder Concert Band in their first performance of the year. The Concert Band will perform works by William Broughton, Travis Cross, Scott...

Tuesday, October 24

Opera ensemble

This event will be livestreamed by CU Boulder: https://cupresents.org/cu-boulder-college-of-music-Livestream/

Wednesday, October 25

Opera ensemble

Bring your lunch and join us for a sneak peek into our next Eklund Opera production. Faculty and students will present excerpts, take questions and share...

Guest Recital: Henry Kelder, piano

Clarity in Depth: Dutch pianist and composer Henry Kelder presents late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century miniatures alongside American premieres of...

Thursday, October 26

Chamber Orchestra

This event will be livestreamed by CU Boulder: https://cupresents.org/cu-boulder-college-of-music-Livestream/

Friday, October 27

Falstaff: An opera by Giuseppe Verdi

Verdi's joyous opera celebrates life, love and laughter. Based on Shakespeare's comedy "The Merry Wives of Windsor," Falstaff tells the story of a witty and...

10/27 7:30pm

Saturday, October 28

Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/28 7:30pm

Sunday, October 29

Falstaff: An opera by Giuseppe Verdi

Verdi's joyous opera celebrates life, love and laughter. Based on Shakespeare's comedy "The Merry Wives of Windsor," Falstaff tells the story of a witty and...

Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/29 4:30pm
Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/29 7:30pm

Monday, October 30

Student Recital: October Undergraduate, Master's and Doctoral musician recitals

The stars of tomorrow are on stage today at CU Boulder. The students of the College of Music present works old and new for their degree-qualifying recitals....

10/30 7:30pm

Tuesday, October 31

Opera ensemble

This event will be livestreamed by CU Boulder: https://cupresents.org/cu-boulder-college-of-music-Livestream/