Colorado State University Combined Choirs and Percussion Ensemble: Kubla Kahn by James David

Visit the CSU Music Program website: http://music.colostate.edu/ Recorded 03.01.13: The top CSU choirs and percussion premier a piece by CSU composer James David, Ph.D. James Kim, conductor; Karen Stoody, piano; Denise Powers, soprano; Eric Botto, tenor. At Colorado State University, student singers become exceptional musicians by participating in choral ensembles, singing core repertoire of choral canon from the range of eras. The ensembles are open to all CSU students, regardless of major; however, an audition is required for the select groups. The entire music faculty encourages student participation in choral ensembles; the best musician-singers in the music program sing in the top choirs resulting in a balance of graduate vocal majors and undergraduate music majors throughout. The CSU choral program is established on a national level through appearances at multiple conferences such as the National Collegiate Choral Organization, the American Choral Directors Association, the Aspen Music Festival, the Steamboat Springs Strings Festival, and the Colorado Music Educators Association. Internationally, the choirs have travelled to Korea and Italy on numerous occasions with additional trips planned for the future. The CSU choirs perform locally many times each academic year including traditional choral concerts, large scale works with the University Symphony Orchestra, participation in the annual Holiday Gala, and appearances at the Homecoming Football Game and the State Capital for Founder's Day. Additionally, CSU choirs embark on regional recruiting and outreach tours, performing at the high schools, churches, and other notable venues.