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We’re pleased to celebrate the countless contributions of our strongly committed, accomplished faculty members who retired from our College of Music at the end of the 2025-26 academic year—thank you for your dedication, enthusiasm, artistry and service!

John Drumheller—Teaching Professor of Composition + Music Technology

“Most of my life, I’ve been with the College of Music. I’ve been teaching here for 32 years, but I also did my master’s and doctorate here, so add another six years to that. I’m taking with me so many memories of colleagues and dear friends. Some of my best friends for life I’ve met here, so I think that’s the big thing, the people. I enjoyed teaching the music technology courses. I’m teaching a course now in computer programming that’s a blast. You basically get to show people how to play with toys. To the students—don’t be afraid to fail. My dad had an expression when he was teaching me how to ski, ‘if you’re not falling, you’re not learning.’ And as a student, that’s your best opportunity to fail. To new faculty or even old faculty—don’t be afraid to ask for help. The staff here is so wonderful, if you need any classroom support, or even emotional support. And the faculty, they have so much wisdom to offer.”

András Fejér—Artist in Residence (cello), Takács Quartet, Ralph E. and Barbara L. Christoffersen Faculty Fellow

Takács Quartet announces retirement of founding cellist András Fejér | Cellist Mihai Marica joins the quartet beginning Sept. 1, 2026

Martina Miranda—Associate Professor of Music Education

“I have enjoyed my time in the College of Music and feel fortunate to have worked at CU �鶹ӰԺ. My fondest memories include the engagement of students in classes at all levels (undergraduate through PhD), the collegiality of the Music Education faculty, and the levels of support for research and creative work from the administration. When I think of all the important ways we have influenced Music Teacher Education through the program, I think of over 80 teachers who earned their graduate degree through our Summer MME program (2013 to present). The students represent a level of influence that is difficult to measure, but one that I know has made a difference in the lives of countless students in K-12 programs across the country. Go Buffs!”