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For Janae Burris, Narrating Peter and the Wolf is a Dream Come True
Denver-based comedian, actor, and entertainer Janae Burris will narrate Peter and the Wolf at the Colorado Music Festival Family Concert on July 2, 2023. Learn why Janae is excited to bring narrate this musical storybook. Colorado Music Festival: Hi, my name is Erica...
Be a Champion for Boulder’s Arts, Culture & Heritage
The Colorado Music Festival, along with our esteemed colleagues across Boulder, is supporting the campaign to place the Arts, Culture and Heritage Tax measure on the Fall 2023 ballot in the City of Boulder.
Tiny Rock Concert: Saxophone Icon Timothy McAllister
In celebration of McAllister’s triumphant return to the Festival, enjoy this 2022 Tiny Rock Concert featuring the saxophone great himself, one of the Festival’s most popular videos of all time.
Composer John Corigliano: 3 Works to Explore an Epic Career
A unique Festival program spans five decades of composer John Corigliano’s lengthy and still evolving career.
John Corigliano: A Closer Look at a Legendary Composer
No American composer is more respected than John Corigliano. At age 85, he has become an important bridge to composers of earlier generations and a mentor to younger composers.
We Hear You! Updates to the Concert Experience for 2023
The Festival experience goes beyond what occurs on the stage; it includes parking, dining, and so much more. Your feedback throughout the season helps us improve the end-to-end experience for all concert attendees.
Family-Friendly Things To Do in Boulder
Boulder is a welcoming city for families to visit. Its natural beauty, outdoor activities, family-friendly events, and community spirit make it a destination that offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you bring your kids, the neighbor's kids,...
Summer Travel Tips for Visiting Boulder
June 21 marks the summer solstice and the official start of summer. But many of us celebrate the start of summer on Memorial Day or when the kids get out of school. (I like summer to be as long as possible, so I'm in the Memorial Day camp for the unofficial start of...
Colorado Gives Day 2022
We’re asking you to join us for Colorado Gives Day. With one gift, you support not only the world-class musicians of today but also the aspiring musicians of tomorrow.
Music Director Peter Oundjian Interviews Principal Oboe Olav van Hezewijk
Music Director Peter Oundjian sat down with Principal Oboe Olav van Hezewijk for a fascinating discussion about Olav’s musical education, career path, and much more.
Music Director Peter Oundjian Interviews Principal Trumpet Jeff Work
Music Director Peter Oundjian sat down with Colorado Music Festival Principal Trumpet Jeff Work to discuss his career path, a few of his favorite music venues, what it feels like to record music over Zoom, and more.
Stretching the Saxophone: Tim McAllister & City Noir
On July 14, Festival audiences will get a chance to hear Tim McAllister perform City Noir, a symphonic creation that John Adams wrote in 2009, prominently featuring the alto saxophone. It will be conducted by Adams, who is serving as the Festival’s composer-in-residence and co-curator of its Music of Today series.