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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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The Voice of the Students at Colorado Mesa University

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At CMU we do band different

At CMU we do band different

Morgan Veek November 7, 2022

They’re on the field during halftime at football games, at local bars and pubs, in the stands while the basketball players go head to head with other teams and up on stage in Robinson Theater. Colorado...

Music, Wine And a Good Time

Music, Wine And a Good Time

Morgan Veek September 19, 2022

Corks and Chords was an event last Friday where the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Music Department partnered with Colorado Wine Week to raise funds for performing arts scholarships. “[The music...

Hey, PAC, bring MarchFourth to CMU!

Megan Webber September 27, 2017

If you listen close enough, you can probably hear the horns and drums coming from the direction of Portland, OR. There is a new band taking over the West coast and spreading farther and farther east as...

Faculty shows off their talents

Matt Kennedy September 15, 2017

In the end, the master will always outshine the student, and on Thursday night, Colorado Mesa University hosted a showcase of the music department staff at CMU. The scene was set and stage was ready for...

A sweet Maverick melody

Laura Huwa September 13, 2017

Students around the Colorado Mesa University campus can usually hear the music coming from the Moss Performing Arts building. Which is home to the music and theater departments. Within the music department,...

Music student performs her senior recital

Spike Kramer March 5, 2017

Music major Taylor Allen performed her senior recital on Wednesday night. The recital featured piano, flute, cello and oboe accompanists for some of the performances. Allen’s arrangement included solos,...

Grammy Winning Alumnus, Kalani Pe’a

Lehua La’a March 1, 2017

In August of 2001, 18-year-old Kalani Pe’a stepped onto the campus of Mesa State College (MSC) with exuberance. He was excited to be a part of the school and culture in Grand Junction. As a graduate...

X Games concert a nightmare on ice

Crite Staff February 6, 2017

by Connie Kim I have always been a fan of The Chainsmokers and their music. I've been listening to their songs since their first hits, "#SELFIE" and "Kanye,” and haven't stopped since. Of course, ever...

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