Department of Music
The Department of Music offers exciting programs and courses led by faculty who work closely with students to help them achieve their goals. Each program in the department supports the long-standing interest of our disciplines in becoming professional musicians, teaching professionals, and those who intend to pursue an advanced degree in music.
Back The Choir!
The Colorado State University Pueblo Choirs have been asked to join with members of Soli Deo Gloria community chorus in Colorado Springs to sing Mozart’s Requiem under the direction of Nathaniel Voelker at Carnegie Hall on April 19, 2026.
The 150 voice combined choir will sing the Requiem in honor of Maestro Peter Tiboris, founder of Mid America Productions and eminent conductor. In addition to the rehearsals and the amazing performance opportunity, the singers will enjoy a river cruise on the Hudson and some free time in the Big Apple to see a Broadway show or visit the city’s famous landmarks.
Each student will have to pay their own way, but you can help! The cost of the trip includes the following expenses. You may choose to sponsor any portion of the costs or donate any amount.
- Carnegie Hall Performance Package $1300
- Initial Deposit per singer $300
- Estimated airfare and hotel $500
- Meals $200
- Mozart Requiem Sheet Music $30
Pueblo Symphony Orchestra Opportunities for College-Level Students
The Pueblo Symphony Association has a partnership with Colorado State University Pueblo. This partnership allows students at the University to take part in several of the Music Education programs that the Symphony presents. Below you will find the programs we present, and those highlighted in red would be of the greatest benefit to college-level students.
Program Offerings
Music, BA
This program prepares students for success and advancement in reading, analyzing, and performing music. There are also three concentration areas available in general, performance, and education.
Composition/Music Theory Minor
The Composition/Music Theory minor is designed to provide a solid theoretical understanding of music as well as a broad foundation of compositional skills.
Jazz Studies Minor
The Minor in Jazz Studies is designed to prepare the student for a wide range of opportunities to successfully work in the jazz idiom.
Music & Audio Production Minor
The Minor in Digital Music & Audio Production serves as an introduction to the concepts of music & audio production.
Music Minor
A Minor in Music is suited for students in other majors desiring a foundational curriculum in Music.
Piano Pedagogy Minor
The Minor in Piano Pedagogy is available as an elective to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Music degree program. This minor is designed to train students in the fundamentals of piano teaching and performance.
