Gather with your Colorado Yale community for an evening with Yale School of Music Dean José García-León. 

Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Jewish Community Center, Phillips Social Hall
350 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246
The south entrance is the closest entrance to the social hall.

Dean Garcia-Leon’s presentation provides an overview of the multifaceted effects of music on the brain, exploring its influence on cognitive functions, emotional states, and neurological health. The lecture examines how various genres and tempos of music activate different neural pathways, impacting areas responsible for memory, emotion, and motor control.

The event is part of Yale's signature Redpath Lecture series and always attracts a large and diverse gathering of Yalies. Alumni, parents and friends of the Yale community are all welcome. 

The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with a light supper, beer, and wine followed by remarks at approximately 6:30 p.m.

RSVP HERE

Tickets: $25.00 per person

We know that schedules sometimes change. You can request a refund up until 3 days before the event by emailing Bo Reynolds