The Colorado Symphony Remains Committed to Entertainment, Comfort and Distraction

At a time when pandemic was at its height, The Colorado Symphony refused to go dark or fold; rather it remained committed to providing entertainment, comfort, and distraction across Colorado.

This season audiences will witness that commitment in various forms – whether through collaborations with other cultural organizations and sports teams or educational initiatives that reach thousands of Denver students each year.

Concerts

The Colorado Symphony returns to Boettcher Concert Hall at Denver Performing Arts Center with an exciting season full of amazing programming, esteemed guest artists, and popular orchestral works. There’s something for everyone this season including Classics, Symphony Pops, Movie at the Symphony and Family and Holiday concerts – you won’t want to miss any!

Catherine Sailer is an internationally acclaimed choral director and conductor, having prepared choirs in collaboration with Metropolitan Opera, Boston Symphony Chorus, Atlanta Symphony, Chicago Symphony, New York City Opera as well as leading numerous choral-orchestral festivals like Vox Anima in London, Shanghai and Salzburg.

The season concludes with concerts commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Colorado Symphony Chorus, founded by Duain Wolfe and now one of the most respected choruses in the country. Led by Duain Wolfe himself, this esteemed chorus will present several programs throughout 2019, such as a weeklong residency by GRAMMY(r) Award-winning composer Danny Elfman as well as two performances of his Music from Tim Burton Films with Symphony.

Education

The Colorado Symphony is committed to helping classroom learning. From instrument demonstrations, music coaching for band/orchestra/mariachi students or career guidance advice for performing artists aspiring to pursue performing arts careers – the orchestra’s dedication lies in helping young people grow and flourish is unwavering.

Colorado Symphony is proud to partner with Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO), providing student musicians greater access and mentoring from full-time professional musicians at Colorado Symphony. In addition to mentoring from full-time professional musicians of Colorado Symphony, this partnership also offers performance opportunities for DYAO musicians as well as masterclasses led by these professionals and special guest artists; not forgetting renewed fervor for volunteerism between both organizations.

In 2021, the symphony introduced LEV (Learn, Express and Experience the Music), an educational program for K-8 that made its virtual and in-person debut during 2021/22 season. This curriculum seeks to stimulate creative self-expression while celebrating our common humanity; students engage in interactive activities before experiencing world-class symphonic performances centered around themes related to equity, diversity and inclusion; the experience culminates with a family concert open to all audiences.

Community Engagement

As an integral component of Denver, The Colorado Symphony engages audiences through innovative outreach initiatives that are not covered by ticket prices and can only be accomplished with generous support from individuals, companies and foundations.

Mini Musica, for instance, allows children to experience orchestral music through musical storytelling of The Ugly Duckling tale in English and Spanish. Furthermore, musicians frequently visit schools and community organizations for instrument demonstrations, workshops, coaching or master classes.

The Symphony continues to broaden its reach by forging partnerships with leading musical artists, cultural organizations, businesses, foundations, sports teams and other entities throughout Oregon. By working alongside such partners as musical artists, cultural organizations, businesses foundations sports teams etc – and others – to introduce more young audiences to symphonic music‘s transformative powers, new audiences have been exposed to its transformative power – drawing supporters from a more diverse background as well as creating future Symphony fans! Its Centennial Season marks this incredible legacy with celebration of its longstanding history and lasting influence!

Donations

Over the years, the Colorado Symphony has received generous gifts from individuals and businesses alike that help provide it with a solid base for future development. The Colorado Symphony Fund – a separate 501(c)3 supporting organization – manages this endowment fund and accepts contributions of any size to ensure future growth of our orchestra.

The Colorado Symphony Chorus consists of 200 volunteer musicians – 130 women and 70 men, selected through an audition process – who sing annually as an ensemble. Members represent diverse professions and socioeconomic backgrounds and perform at venues throughout Colorado such as Boettcher Concert Hall, Aspen Music Festival and Bravo! Vail. Additionally, nine United States cities and seven European countries have hosted performances by this ensemble.

No matter whether it is offering high note series concerts without formal attire or permitting alcohol into Boettcher Concert Hall for Masterworks performances, The Colorado Symphony continues to break boundaries and demonstrate how classical music can reach all corners of our community. Their far-reaching impact is truly a testament to their centennial legacy.