Piano Celebration 2024
Don't miss 8-hand piano performances, guest artist Susan Chou, and more during this two-night celebration.
Featured Events
Kenny Warren's Sweet World
Trumpeter Kenny Warren brings his jazz trio Sweet World to Kalamath for the Visiting Artist Series.
Viva Southwest Mariachi
An educational conference, a free community festival April 19, and a concert with Disney's famed Mariachi Cobre April 20!
April
Monday, April 1
Music Department Convocation
King Center Concert Hall
2:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Monday, April 1
Euphonium & Tuba Studio Recital
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $12
Wednesday, April 3
Jazz and American Improvised Music Concert Series
Jazz Combos and the MSU Denver Big Band
800 Kalamath, Denver
6:00 pm, Tickets $12
Thursday, April 4
Visiting Artist Masterclass: Dr. Jennifer Piazza-Pick
Arts 293
4:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Friday, April 5
Senior Recital: Jonathan Westerfield, horn
King Center Recital Hall
5:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Friday, April 5
Senior Recital: Peyton Brauch, trumpet
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Saturday, April 6
Visiting Artist Series: Gamelan Tunas Mekar
King Center Concert Hall
7:00 pm, Tickets $15-25
Sunday, April 7
CYSO Spring Concert
King Center Concert Hall
3:30 pm, Tickets $18-26
For information, contact Brandon Matthews
Monday, April 8
Faculty Artist Series: Cherise Leiter, composition
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $15-20
Tuesday, April 9
Music Department Advising Party
Music Technology Lab, PL-246
Drop-in 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Wednesday, April 10
Music Department Convocation
King Center Concert Hall
2:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Wednesday, April 10
Music Department Advising Party
Music Technology Lab, PL-246
Drop-in 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, April 10
Music, Race, and Social Justice Visiting Artist Series
In Conversation: AAPI Representation in Music and the Arts
Emmanuel Art Gallery
4:30 pm Happy Hour; 5:30 pm Panel Conversation, Q&A
Free and Open to the Public
April 11-12
ASTA All-State Orchestra Festival
King Center Concert Hall, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
For information, contact Brandon Matthews, [email protected]
Friday, April 12
MSU Denver Opera Theatre Ensemble: Opera Scenes
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $12-18
Saturday, April 13
ASTA CCAP Conference
King Center Concert Hall, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
For information, contact Philip Ficsor, [email protected]
Saturday, April 13
Visiting Artist Series
Colorado Collaborators Showcase II
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $15-25
Monday, April 15
Music Department Convocation
King Center Concert Hall
2:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Monday, April 15
MSU Denver Piano Celebration
Piano Studio Students and Faculty Recital
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $12
Tuesday, April 16
MSU Denver Piano Celebration
Visiting Artist Series
Susan Chou, piano
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $15-25
Wednesday, April 17
Jazz and American Improvised Music Concert Series
Visiting Artist: Kenny Warren’s Sweet World
800 Kalamath, Denver
6:00 pm, Tickets $12
Free masterclass, 2:30 – 3:20 pm, Kalamath 101
Thursday, April 18
Visiting Artist Masterclass: Øystein Baadsvik, tuba
King Center Recital Hall
3:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Thursday, April 18
Senior Recital: Darcy Naugle, soprano
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
April 19-20
Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference
King Center Concert Hall, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Registration Full
Friday, April 19
Viva Southwest Mariachi presents Festival Garibaldi
Free celebration, food trucks, showcase, and Mariachi Jam Session
Lawrence Street Park, Auraria Campus
5:00 – 10:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Saturday, April 20
Viva Southwest Mariachi presents Mariachi Cobre
King Center Concert Hall
7:00 pm, Tickets $30-60
Monday, April 22
CYSO Pops Concert
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $18-26
For information, contact Brandon Matthews
Tuesday, April 23
Collaborative Piano Recital
King Center Recital Hall
5:00 pm, Tickets $12
Wednesday, April 24
Music Department Convocation
King Center Concert Hall
2:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Wednesday, April 24
Classical Guitar Ensemble
King Center Recital Hall
5:00 pm, Tickets $12
Thursday, April 25
MSU Denver Symphony Orchestra
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $12-18
Friday, April 26
Junior Recital: Celine Spears, soprano
King Center Recital Hall
4:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Friday, April 26
Senior Recital: Lily Timmons, Soprano
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Saturday, April 27
Spring Choir Concert
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $12-18
Sunday, April 28
Chamber Music Ensembles
King Center Concert Hall
3:00 pm, Tickets $12
Monday, April 29
Music, Race, and Social Justice Visiting Artist Series
Lead Guitar Denver Showcase
St. Cajetan’s Church
6:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Monday, April 29
MSU Denver Percussion Ensemble and Symphonic Band
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $12-18
May
Wednesday, May 1
Senior Recital: Karlotta Davis, flute
King Center Recital Hall
4:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Wednesday, May 1
Jazz and American Improvised Music Concert Series
Faculty Concert
800 Kalamath, Denver
6:00 pm, Tickets $12
Thursday, May 2
Senior Recital: Emily Hale, jazz vocals
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Friday, May 3
Junior Recital: Ruby Flores, double bass & William Trevizo, violin
King Center Recital Hall
5:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Friday, May 3
Artist in Residence: Colorado Wind Ensemble
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $10-25
Saturday, May 4
Global Music Ensembles: Gamelan Manik Kusuma
and African Drum & Dance Ensemble
King Center Concert Hall
7:00 pm, Tickets $12
Sunday, May 5
Mariachi los Correcaminos de MSU Denver
King Center Concert Hall
1:00 pm, Tickets $12
Monday, May 6
BFA Music Theatre Showcase
Arts Building, Room 271
7:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Tuesday, May 7
BFA Music Theatre Showcase
Arts Building, Room 271
7:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Music Department General Event Information
All Music Department events are subject to change or cancellation.
Events displayed in bold are eligible for MUS 0020 Recital Attendance credit.
Free parking for all Music Department events in the King Center is available in the 7th Street Garage, located at 777 Lawrence Way. Please enter the garage from 7th and Lawrence, as the Walnut St entrance will be closed evenings and weekends. A parking code must be entered in the machines located in the garage; this can be done either before or after the event. Parking codes are given at the time of online ticket purchase and at the event. Parking at any other lot, garage, or meter will not be eligible for validation.
King Center Box Office Contact
855 Lawrence Way, Auraria Campus
For questions related to event ticketing, contact the King Center Box Office at 303-556-2296.
Box Office Website