Adams State University - Music Department

10/06/2026

Tomorrow night, we are excited to present a concert celebrating Hispanic Heritage month. Get there early for some delicious eats from Tacos Martinez, and stay for the music provided by Adams State students and faculty and the Mariachi Corazon del Valle! We hope to see you there - food at 5:30, music at 7:00! 🎶 💃🏻

09/21/2026

Homecoming 2026 is in books. There's something missing, YOU. Check us out at music.adams.edu for ways how you can get involved.

Pictured:
1) Junior Natalie Wilson singing the Alma Mater at the Alumni Awards Banquet
2) ASU Pep Band at the Pep Rally and Bonfire, downtown Alamosa
2) ASU Pep Band at the Homecoming Parade and Football Game, Rex Stadium
3) ASMES (Adams State Music Educators Society) at the Homecoming Parade

Not Pictured: faculty members Dr. Melinda Leoce (drums) and Christopher Spears (guitar) performed earlier at the Pep Rally as members of the popular "That 90's Band".

09/12/2026

What a fantastic weekend making music here in Alamosa!

Dr. J was honored to play TAPS at the 33rd Joe I. Vigil Open in memoriam for Dr. Joe I. Vigil. Also present, Grizzly Samba performed some drum grooves for the runners. Pictured is Dr. Leoce, Director of Grizzly Samba, leading the group.

Later that same day, faculty and students performed music selections at the Alamosa Farmers Market. We love being a part of the community. If you're interested in getting involved or learning more about the Music Department, check us out at adams.music.edu.

09/01/2026

We are so excited to host a very special guest artist, the Jonathan Scales Fourchestra, on Monday October 26th for a free workshop and concert that evening. The concert pricing is $15 for general admission; $5 for AS&F and current ALMA members; and FREE for students.

The Jonathan Scales Fourchestra is a, "power trio of electric bass (E'Lon JD), drums (Maison Guidry), and steel pans (Jonathan Scales) [who] combine elements of jazz, classical, and progressive rock, peppered with Latin rhythms and soulful outbursts of funk." You have to see them to get the full effect of their incredible musicality, groove, and virtuosity.

A huge thank you to the Alamosa Live Music Association for co-presenting this event with us!

Ticketing information is available here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alamosalivemusicassociation/2388373 Get your tickets today!

Reach out to Dr. Melinda Leoce at [email protected] with questions about this event.

We will see you at the show!

ASU & ALMA Present Jonathan Scales Fourchestra – Richardson Hall, Adams State University, Mon Oct 26, 2026 - The Adams State University Music Department (in conjunction with The Alamosa Live Music Association) is thrilled to host Jonathan Scales Fourchestra on Monday, October 26, 2026. Join us...

07/22/2026

Adams State University Welcomes 2 New Music Faculty!

The Music Department is excited to welcome two faculty members to its roster of excellent educators, Dr. Mira Walker (Piano) and Dr. Richard Galbreath (Woodwinds and Music Education). Both Dr. Walker and Dr. Galbreath have given presentations and premiere performances across the world. They are known for cultivating meaningful connections through music for students and audiences alike. Please help us welcome these wonderful educators to Alamosa!

For more information about Dr. Walker, Dr. Galbreath, or the ASU Music Department, check out our faculty bio page here. https://www.adams.edu/academics/undergraduate/music/faculty/

05/18/2026

DEGREES IN HAND - A huge congratulations to the Class of 2026, the Centennial class for Adams State University. We conferred 4 bachelor's degrees and 14 master's degrees. We are so proud of all of you and can't wait to see what you do next!

CONGRATULATIONS!

05/14/2026

This weekend we get to celebrate our graduates - Casper Jackson, William Lipke, Unique Bancroft. We are so proud of our graduates who will walk across the stage on Saturday, May 16.

Another of our graduates, Collin Wankelman, receives special recognition as a Presser Scholar. Collin was nominated by the Music Faculty and together submitted an application for consideration to the Presser Foundation. Out of over 265 applications from across the nation, Collin was selected in recognition for his accomplishments and contributions to music study at Adams State University. Click below for the full story!

We are so proud of Collin and all of our graduates! We look forward to celebrating you on Saturday.

https://www.adams.edu/news/presser-foundation-honors-adams-state-music-major/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRyzIFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETF2UFI0N3dGRFdZZzQ2Z01Xc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnwG_4qyaMqFx9MPScdvlo6ZuQGICV9e1lBpurxzD9MR_qztgn8uOWxArJiN_aem_0esID3tZNzpkbhq6Dee-Eg

"I could not have achieved this without the support of my professors."

05/09/2026

Adams State music students and faculty assisted with the annual Monte Vista “Instrument Petting Zoo” last week. At this event, incoming fifth graders are able to try out band instruments ahead of joining band in the new school year. ASU students teach basic techniques and help the students choose which instrument might work best for them.

We love returning to this event each year and giving ASU students hands-on teaching and mentoring experience!

04/30/2026

Between student recitals and ensemble concerts this week, we're showcasing our students in a multitude of ways. Here is another chance to hear ASU students in concert.

Come check out the ASU Wind Symphony concert Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 PM in Richardson Hall Auditorium. General Admission is $5; high school students and seniors, $1; FREE for AS&F and Friends of Music. For more info, contact Dr. James Lind, Director of Bands at (719) 587 - 7703 or email [email protected].

Come see what our students are up to!

04/29/2026

Come see Unique Bancroft's senior capstone presentation this Friday in Leon Memorial Hall at 7pm. Unique will be presenting her recordings from her final semester, which include recordings of Native American flute, piano, and several hip hop tracks. Also included will be some of Unique's class projects such as music for video game clips and commercials. Hope you can come check out Unique's great work!