In this course we will study the role of music and musical instruments in museums, considering both the literal and figurative “museumification” of music. We will explore a particular moment in ...

How has psychoanalysis revolutionized our understanding of human beings, and how can it be fundamental in helping us live more authentic lives? This course will give students a background in some of ...

Every action, perception, thought, and decision we make is mediated by neurons in our nervous system. This class provides a detailed understanding of the structure, function, and development of ...

This course provides students with instruction on Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) fundamentals, focusing on recording, editing, and mixing techniques essential for music production. Using the Ableton ...

This course explores music and cultural belonging in the contemporary American Southwest, and the many interweaving forms of music-making across the region. We will examine how tapestries of ethnicity ...

At Colorado College, research is more than just a pursuit—it’s an experience. Our students and faculty collaborate on innovative projects across disciplines, contributing to real-world solutions and ...

Beginning 2025-2026, Colorado College will be offering a new health care plan option- a high deductible health care plan. This new option can help some CC employees save on their health care costs, ...

The Capstone Seminar serves as an integrative experience for music majors, providing an opportunity to draw together and synthesize their cumulative coursework and creative experiences. This course ...

This course investigates a diverse set of musical pieces to introduce analytical tools such as harmonic structure, counterpoint, voice leading, sonic analysis, textual/musical hermeneutics, historical ...

How do we capture the impact of music through words? And what different approaches do musicians, scholars, journalists, and fans take when writing about what they hear? This course invites students to ...

What makes a piece of music feel cohesive, powerful, or surprising? And how do we uncover the deeper workings beneath its surface? In this course, students will break down music into fundamental ...

In this introductory course to the musics of the world, we will survey several rich and dynamic performance and cultural practices from around the globe. Through ethnographic case studies, hands-on ...