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Your Impact on the Arts at UNC
“The Arts are a vital part of society. They can stimulate deep questioning, inspire action, bring joy and provide an outlet for grief. Your gift makes you a partner in this work. It supports the next generation of artist scholars and thus has a profound impact on the world. I look forward to connecting with you at one of our upcoming events and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your generosity.”
—Melissa Malde, D.M.A.
Interim Dean & Professor, PVA
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Thanks to you and your support...
The Jazz Studies program has won more than 170 DownBeat Magazine awards.
UNC graduates have appeared in 67 different Broadway productions — a record unmatched by any other BA Musical Theatre program in the country.
The College of Performing and Visual Arts awards over $1.8 million in scholarships annually to undergraduate and graduate students in the arts.
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What You Can Support
PVA Student Travel Fund
Our students gain real-world experience through national and international travel, study abroad programs and more. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, these transformative experiences—whether performing across the country or studying abroad—are accessible without overwhelming personal cost. Together, these opportunities help our students grow as artists, thinkers and global citizens.
UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival
One of the largest events of its kind in the nation, the UNC•Greeley Jazz Festival unites internationally recognized artists, jazz lovers, award-winning clinicians, and over 250 ensembles. Our mainstage concerts bring you some of the finest jazz in the world!
Little Theatre of the Rockies
Little Theatre of the Rockies is the oldest professional summer stock theatre West of the Mississippi River and the oldest professional theatre company in the State of Colorado. LTR provides the northern Colorado community with high-quality, affordable summer theatre and gives our students real career experience working alongside industry professionals.
UNC Art Galleries
The Galleries are a teaching program of the School of Art and Design. We embrace bold curation and showcase a range of contemporary art from across the nation. Our faculty and students collaborate, advise and co-curate as partners in realizing new artwork. Our Visiting Artist program immerses students in the lives of creative professionals. Visitors share their work in public lectures and integrate into the curriculum through classroom visits, critiques and workshops.
Pride of the Rockies Marching Band
The Pride of the Rockies is UNC’s non-competitive marching organization of over 150 woodwind, brass, and percussion members joined by the Sugar Bears Dance Team. We emphasize showmanship, teamwork and musicianship. Our fun, high-energy group is open to all UNC students—no need to audition or be a music major.
Scholarships
The College of Performing and Visual Arts offers over $1.5 million in scholarships every year. These scholarships help students pay for their education and fund their artistic journey.
Hear from Our Students
Recipient of the Robert and Marilyn Clark Scholarship in the Arts
I have always been dedicated to my academics and strive to maintain a top-grade point average. The Robert and Marilyn Clark Scholarship has enabled me to continue my educational journey and has ensured that I can pursue my passion of studying Graphic Design at the University of Northern Colorado.
Angel Castillo
BA, Art & Design, concentration in Graphic Design
Recipient of the Frank G. and Betty Ottesen Performing and Visual Arts Scholarship
Since I was young, visual art and performance have defined who I am as a person. I hope to pursue a career in the arts, whether that be displaying my work in a gallery or performing on the stage for thousands of people. The Frank G. and Betty Ottesen PVA Scholarship has supported me in completing my degree. Thank you!
Mary Jo Lasky
BA, Art & Design with a Minor in Dance
Recipient of the Roy T. Wardell Scholarship. Baritone section leader for the Pride of the Rockies Marching Band.
My high school band director encouraged me to attend UNC because of the renowned Music and Education programs. I chose to pursue a K-12 Instrumental Music Education degree because I have always had a love of music and teaching. Words cannot express how grateful I am to have been awarded the Roy T. Wardell Scholarship.
Jam David
BA, Music Education with a concentration in Instrumental Music: K-12
Recipient of the Kevin and Terri Pederson Tidal Breeze Jazz Scholarship.
It is an honor to have been selected as the recipient of the Kevin and Terri Pederson Tidal Breeze Jazz Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship encourages me to work harder than ever, and to continue reaching for the stars. I owe this encouragement to Kevin and Terri Pederson; you are both essential members of my community.
Gabriel Mangione
BA, Music with a concentration in Jazz Studies