A culture of belonging
Higher education and the arts are beacons of progress and the College of Music is poised to contribute to that journey: We’re committed to expanding and deepening a culture of belonging and inclusivity for all.
Our work
Inclusive excellence
To ensure inclusivity at our College of Music, five task forces prepared recommendations—re: curriculum, co-curricular programming, concert repertoire/programming, faculty hiring and student recruitment—for improving and expanding our commitment to inclusive excellence. These recommendations resulted from the combined efforts of our faculty, staff, students and community members, and are currently being implemented.
Questions? Contact DEI Director Alexis McClain.
Join us!
- Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m., Chamber Hall (S102)— featuring composer .
- Tea + Equity: All students, staff and faculty are invited to gather for community connection—tea and cookies will be served! Grusin Lobby, 4-5 p.m. (spring 2025 dates TBA).
- Explore upcoming Diverse Musicians’ Alliance (DiMA) activities + events.
University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Land Acknowledgment
The University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder, ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥â€™s flagship university, honors and recognizes the many contributions of Indigenous peoples in our state. ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder acknowledges that it is located on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Ute and many other Native American nations. Their forced removal from these territories has caused devastating and lasting impacts. While the University of ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder can never undo or rectify the devastation wrought on Indigenous peoples, we commit to improving and enhancing engagement with Indigenous peoples and issues locally and globally. Full ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder land acknowledgment.
Inclusive excellence
The Diverse Musicians’ Alliance promotes the diversity of music, ideas and underrepresented identities at the College of Music.
The College of Music’s Persevering Legacy project—March 6, 2025, 7:30 p.m., Chamber Hall (S102)—champions a unique, catalytic collaboration that elevates the stories of women composers. An annual spring performance features students performing works by women composers including those from historically marginalized groups.
Our non-Western and cross-genre music ensembles—open to both music majors and non-music majors—explore West African Highlife, Japanese, Gamelan and Latin American traditions, and more.
Resources
BIPOC Composers Project (in partnership with University Libraries)
The University Library requests for this multi-year project that seeks to expand a collection of circulating scores by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and other people of color)​ composers.
The Ritual Arts Pedagogy Lab (RAP LAB) supports ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder BIPOC musicians who revel in the beauty of community and creation through hip-hop. Learn more, including regular jam seshes.