Group photo of the Western Jazz Band after a performance at The Almont.
Music

Concerts

Music Department Concerts & Events

Sharing your music with others helps you grow as a performer while giving back, builds confidence, connection, and purpose. It pushes you to refine your skills, collaborate with peers, and adapt to different audiences and venues. These real-world experiences deepen your education by combining technical mastery with emotional expression, helping you become a better musician and a more well-rounded student and community member.

Fall Music Concerts TBD

Fall Music Concerts TBD

Stay tuned for our Fall Concert Calendar!
Aug 25

Fall Music Concerts TBD

Monday, August 25, 12:00am
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Join the Music!

Western’s ensembles are open to everyone—students, faculty, staff, and members of the Gunnison community. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just love to perform, there’s a place for you in our vibrant music scene.

Department News

  • A Caribbean Vibe in Colorado

    A Caribbean Vibe in Colorado

    Western’s Steel Band to Play at Colorado Music Educators Association Conference in January Nothing warms the spirit on a cold winter night like the sound…
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  • Pride Month, Tokenism, and Being Queer at Western

    Pride Month, Tokenism, and Being Queer at Western

    A Testimony from Natalie Edwards Pride Month Origins The first declaration of Pride Month was made in 1999 when President Clinton named June Gay and…
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  • Liberal Arts Programs at Western Provide Practical Job Skills

    Liberal Arts Programs at Western Provide Practical Job Skills

    When Western Colorado University was the first college established on the Western Slope in 1901, the primary dedication of the school was providing teacher preparation…
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  • Artists Showcase Their Resiliency During Annual Event

    Artists Showcase Their Resiliency During Annual Event

    For the second year, artists and art connoisseurs gathered at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts to celebrate Western Colorado University students in a…
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  • The Western Community Felt Through Music

    The Western Community Felt Through Music

    Western Colorado University’s dedication to community runs deep in the Music department’s faculty. Before Kenneth Todd was the department’s chair, orchestral director, and director of…
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  • Western’s Band Director Part of a Winning Team

    Western’s Band Director Part of a Winning Team

    Celebrating a Significant Success A Western Colorado University band director is celebrating success at the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships. Western’s Director of Bands and…
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  • Leadership and Experiential Learning Projects at Western

    Leadership and Experiential Learning Projects at Western

    Leadership and experiential learning projects are one of the core components of the Western Colorado University experience. With program-specific clubs, on-campus events, off-campus trips, and…
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  • Western to host annual Firemen’s Concerts

    Western to host annual Firemen’s Concerts

    The Department of Music at Western Colorado University will host the 68th Annual Firemen’s Concerts over the course of two weeks. The first set of…
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Students participating in the Damson Music Competition

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