Kin of the Moon & Nebula Ensemble
Kin of the Moon and Nebula Ensemble are two groups pushing the boundaries of improvisational and experimental chamber music.
Featured Events
Symphonic Band & Symphony Orchestra
The Symphony Orchestra features our concerto competition winner, Jesse Molina (cello) and composition winner Franklin Cole.
David Russell, guitar
International guitar sensation David Russell performs - Grammy-award winner, GFA Hall of Famer, legend. Don't miss out!
March
Cancelled: Saturday, March 1
Woodwind Olympics
Saturday, March 1
Visiting Artist Series: Nebula Ensemble and Kin of the Moon
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $25, $20, $15
Monday, March 3
Music Department Orientation Session:
Advising and Degree Planning
King Center, Room 215
2:30-3:30 pm
Wednesday, March 5
Music Department Orientation Session:
Advising and Degree Planning
King Center, Room 215
2:30-3:30 pm
Wednesday, March 5
Jazz and American Improvised Music Concert Series
Jazz Combos
800 Kalamath
6:00 pm, Tickets $12
March 6-8, 9*
“The Addams Family”
Presented by the Departments of Music and Theatre & Dance
Eugenia Rawls Courtyard Theatre
7:30 pm & 2:30 pm*, Tickets $21, $11
Saturday, March 8
Community Band Festival
King Center Concert Hall
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
For information, contact David Kish
Saturday, March 8
Artist in Residence: Colorado Wind Ensemble with Colorado Brass
King Center Concert Hall
2:00 pm, Tickets $25, $20, $10
Monday, March 10
Music Department Convocation/Student Recital
King Center Recital Hall
2:30 pm, Free
Monday, March 10
MSU Denver Symphonic Band and Symphony Orchestra
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $18, $15, $10
Tuesday, March 11
Visiting Artist Series
David Russell, classical guitar
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $25, $15
Friday, March 14
Spring Choral Concert
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $18, $15, $10
Monday, March 17
Music, Race, and Social Justice Visiting Artist Masterclass
Tigran Hamasyan, piano/keyboards
King Center Recital Hall
2:30 pm, Free and Open to MSU Denver Students
Monday, March 17
Music, Race, and Social Justice Visiting Artist Series
Tigran Hamasyan: The Bird of a Thousand Voices (Concert Version)
Tigran Hamasyan, piano/keyboards; Yessaï Karapetian, keyboards;
Marc Karapetian, bass; Matt Garstka, drums
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $40, $35, $30
Tuesday, March 18
Chamber Music Ensembles
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $12
Wednesday, March 19
Music Department Convocation/Student Recital
King Center Recital Hall
2:30 pm, Free
Wednesday, March 19
Jazz and American Improvised Music Concert Series
JAIM Faculty Concert
800 Kalamath
6:00 pm, Tickets $12
Monday, March 31
Faculty Artist Series: Patricia Surman, flute; and friends
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $20, $18, $15
April
Wednesday, April 2
Music Department Convocation/Student Recital
King Center Recital Hall
2:30 pm, Free
Wednesday, April 2
Jazz and American Improvised Music Concert Series
Jazz Combos
800 Kalamath, Denver
6:00 pm, Tickets $12
April 4-5
Viva Southwest Mariachi Conference
King Center Concert Hall
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday, April 7
Music Department Convocation/Student Recital
King Center Concert Hall
2:30 pm, Free
April 10-11
ASTA Orchestra Festival
King Center Concert Hall
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
For information, contact Brandon Matthews
Friday, April 11
Opera Theatre Ensemble
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $18, $15, $10
Saturday, April 12
ASTA CCAP Event
King Center Concert Hall
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
For information, contact Philip Ficsor
Monday, April 14
Piano Celebration Visiting Artist Series
Zahari Metchkov: Music of Eastern European Cultures
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $25, $20, $15
Tuesday, April 15
Piano Celebration: “Two Grand” A Piano Premiere
Featuring Faculty Artists
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $20, $18, $15
Wednesday, April 16
Music Department Convocation/Student Recital
King Center Concert Hall
2:30 pm, Free
Wednesday, April 16
Jazz and American Improvised Music Concert Series
Jazz Combos and Big Band
800 Kalamath, Denver
6:00 pm, Tickets $12
Friday, April 18
Junior String Recital: Sabrina Lalinde Fischer, clarinet and Quinn Rubin, violin
King Center Recital Hall
4:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Friday, April 18
Senior Recital: Jaeden Rooker, tuba
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Monday, April 21
Music Department Convocation/Student Recital
King Center Concert Hall
2:30 pm, Free
Friday, April 25
Junior Trumpet Recital: Kylie Bronk, trumpet
King Center Recital Hall
4:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Friday, April 25
Senior Recital: Mary Block, piano
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Sunday, April 27
Chamber Music Ensembles
King Center Concert Hall
3:00 pm, Tickets $12
Monday, April 28
Woodwind Studio Recital
King Center Recital Hall
4:00 pm, Tickets $12
Monday, April 28
Music, Race, and Social Justice Visiting Artist Series
Lead Guitar Showcase Concert
St Cajetan’s Church, 855 Lawrence Way
6:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Tuesday, April 29
Junior Piano Recital
King Center Recital Hall
4:00 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Tuesday, April 29
Senior Recital: Ruby Godoy Flores, double bass
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets
Wednesday, April 30
Senior Recital: William Trevizo, violin
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
May
Thursday, May 1
Composition & Music Theory Senior Presentations
KC-208
6:00 – 9:00 pm
Saturday, May 3
MSU Denver Festival Choir and Symphony Orchestra
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $18, $15, $10
Sunday, May 4
Denver Young Artist Orchestra
King Center Concert Hall
4:00 pm. Tickets $20, $15
Information: Brandon Matthews, [email protected]
Monday, May 5
MSU Denver Percussion Ensemble and Symphonic Band
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $18, $15, $10
Tuesday, May 6
Collaborative Piano Recital
King Center Recital Hall
5:00 pm, Tickets $12
Tuesday, May 6
Classical Guitar Ensemble
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $12
Wednesday, May 7
MSU Denver Jazz & American Improvised Music Showcase
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $12
Thursday, May 8
Senior Recital: Celine Spears, soprano
King Center Recital Hall
7:30 pm, Free and Open to the Public
Friday, May 9
Artist in Residence: Colorado Wind Ensemble
King Center Concert Hall
7:30 pm, Tickets $25, $20, $10
Saturday, May 10
Global Music Ensembles: Gamelan Manik Kusuma and African Drumming & Dance Ensemble
King Center Concert Hall
1:00 pm, Tickets $12
Sunday, May 11
Mariachi los Correcaminos de MSU Denver
King Center Concert Hall
1:00 pm, Tickets $12
Summer 2025
June 9-13
CYSO Chamber Camp
Arts Building, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Contact Brandon Matthews for information
Friday, June 13
CYSO Recital
King Center Recital Hall, 1:00 pm
June 30 – July 4, July 7 – 11
Orff Schulwerk Levels
Arts Building, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Register Online
July 28-August 1
CYSO Junior Camp
Arts Building, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Contact Brandon Matthews for information
Saturday, August 9
Audition Day & Music Theory Placement Exam
King Center
General Information about Department of Music Events
All Department of Music events are subject to change or cancellation.
Events displayed in bold are eligible for MUS 0020 Recital Attendance credit.
Ticket Information
All Music Department events are FREE to MSU Denver Students, Faculty, and Staff. Reserve your free ticket online through the King Center Box Office ticket website, or present your MSU Denver ID to the King Center Box Office in person to receive your ticket.
Advance purchase/reservation of tickets online is highly recommended. For events at the Kalamath Building, tickets must be purchased online or at the King Center Box Office in advance of the show.
Parking Information
Free parking for all Department of Music 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