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SUMMARY:Behind the Music: Salomé Songbird
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cultural Caravan’s Behind the Music series in partnership with the Center for Musical Arts! Join Cultural Caravan’s Artistic Director Josh Halpern as he welcomes a lineup of dynamic artists for intimate evenings of live music\, personal stories\, and unscripted conversation. Get a rare glimpse into their creative process\, hear music you won’t experience anywhere else\, and bring your own questions about art\, inspiration\, and life. \nMeet Salomé Songbird \nJoy Adams\, cello\, mandolin\, banjo\nBryan Dubrow\, guitar\nAriele Macadangdang\, violin \nSalomé Songbird has been honing their distinct take on acoustic music – self-described as scathing lullabies – for live audiences around Colorado. Band Members Ariele Macadangdang\, Joy Adams\, and Bryan Dubrow originally met in the mid-2010s and reunited in 2022 with ambitions to push themselves – and audiences – musically and emotionally.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/behind-the-music-salome-songbird/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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SUMMARY:James (Zijian) Wei\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Meet pianist James (Zijian) Wei: First Prize winner of the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition and a standout at the Geneva International Music Competition. With a fast-growing list of international accolades\, Wei is quickly establishing himself as one of the most compelling pianists of his generation. \nKnown for his emotional depth and technical command\, he brings fresh insight to every performance\, whether interpreting the classics or exploring bold new works. \nProgram: \nPiano Sonata No. 27 in E Minor\, Op. 90   Beethoven (1770–1827) \nI. Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck (With liveliness and with feeling and expression throughout) \nII. Nicht zu geschwind und sehr singbar vorgetragen (Not too swiftly and conveyed in a singing manner) \nRhapsodies\, Op. 79   Brahms (1833–1897) \nNo. 1 in B minor. Agitato \nNo. 2 in G minor. Molto passionato\, ma non troppo allegro \nFantasy in B Minor\, Op. 28  Scriabin (1872-1915) \nPolonaise-Fantaisie in A-Flat Major\, Op. 61  Chopin (1810-1849) \nIntermission \n12 Etudes d’execution transcendante\, S. 139 – XI. Harmonies du soir  Liszt (1811-1886) \nBallade No. 2\, S. 171  Liszt (1811-1886) \nHungarian Rhapsody “Rakoczy March” No.15 Arr. Horowitz  Liszt (1811-1886) \nRéminiscences de‘Don Juan’Mozart\, S.418  Liszt (1811-1886) \n\nSee our Frequently Asked Questions >
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/james-zijian-wei-piano/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Concert Series,CMA Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260329T190000
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SUMMARY:Faculty Concert\,  March 29\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Musical Arts proudly presents free faculty concerts showcasing the talents of select faculty members. These performances feature intimate chamber music such as duos\, trios\, and small ensembles that highlight the artistry and collaboration of our school. \nOpen to the entire community\, these concerts offer a special opportunity for students\, families\, and local music lovers to experience our faculty as performers.  \nSee our Frequently Asked Questions >
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/faculty-concert/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Concert Series,CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260409T203000
DTSTAMP:20250905T172052Z
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SUMMARY:Behind the Music: Josh Halpern\, cello
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Cultural Caravan’s Behind the Music series in partnership with the Center for Musical Arts! Join Cultural Caravan’s Artistic Director Josh Halpern as he welcomes a lineup of dynamic artists for intimate evenings of live music\, personal stories\, and unscripted conversation. Get a rare glimpse into their creative process\, hear music you won’t experience anywhere else\, and bring your own questions about art\, inspiration\, and life. \n\nMeet Josh Halpern \nJosh Halpern has appeared on stages around the world as a soloist\, chamber musician\, and orchestral principal cellist. He has collaborated with artists including Jonathan Biss\, Anthony Roth Costanzo\, Roberto Díaz\, Viviane Hagner\, Gary Hoffman\, Kim Kashkashian\, Patricia Kopatchinskaja\, Anthony McGill\, Olli Mustonen\, and Itzhak Perlman. He has appeared at music festivals including the Ravinia Steans Institute\, Music@Menlo\, the Perlman Chamber Music Workshop\, the New York String Orchestra Seminar\, the Taos School of Music\, La Jolla Summerfest\, Musikiwest\, and Krzyzowa-Music. \nFrom 2021 to 2023\, Josh was a member of the Karajan Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker under the mentorship of principal cello Ludwig Quandt\, performing as a member of the Berlin Philharmonic. He has served as guest principal cello with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (2019) and the Philharmonia Orchestra in London (2023)\, and appeared as guest member cellist throughout the world with the Banff Competition-winning Rolston Quartet\, the Varian Fry Quartet\, the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic\, and the Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. \nAn eager advocate of contemporary music\, Josh has worked personally with composers such as Bruce Adolphe\, Richard Danielpour\, Henrique Eisenmann\, Scott Ordway\, Kevin Puts\, Dai Wei\, Nick DiBerardino\, and Kaija Saariaho. In 2025\, he debuted In Real Time\, a project showcasing living composers through immersive programs that combine new commissioned works with the music\, literature\, art\, and contemporary sociopolitical circumstances that inspired them. The debut edition featured the premiere of Scott Ordway’s Letters to My Daughters for cello and piano\, reflecting on parenthood amid social and political uncertainty. \nJosh’s commitment to bringing music to unexpected places began with his 2018 solo tour across Colorado\, performing in venues including the state penitentiary\, small-town saloons\, and bicycle shops. This work led to his founding of the Cultural Caravan in 2021\, a Colorado-based organization that has since presented over 100 artists in coordination with over 60 local businesses and community organizations\, raising and reinvesting over $600\,000 into the community through vital year-round community programming. \nJosh completed his Artist Diploma at The Curtis Institute of Music\, where he studied with Carter Brey and Peter Wiley and served as principal cello of the Curtis Symphony Orchestra. As an undergraduate at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music\, he studied with Desmond Hoebig and won the school’s concerto competition. As a teacher\, he has presented master classes throughout the United States and South America and served on faculty at Curtis Summerfest\, the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival\, and the Brooklyn School of Music. \nHe lives in Brooklyn\, New York\, and performs on a cello by Domenico Busan\, c. 1750\, previously owned by his teacher Desmond Hoebig\, provided on generous long-term loan from a member of the Stretton Society.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/behind-the-music-josh-halpern-cello/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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SUMMARY:Koa String Quartet and Oros Piano Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Oros Trio is a graduate piano trio at the University of Colorado\, Boulder\, made up of violinist Emilie Tupper\, cellist Julian Bennett\, and pianist Ethan Stahl. Named after the Greek word for mountain\, the group has been coached by violinists Alex Gonzalez and Andrea Segar\, cellist Meta Weiss\, and pianist Andrew Cooperstock\, and has performed in masterclasses for members of the Baumer String Quartet\, the Takács Quartet\, and pianist Emely Phelps. The Oros Trio recently competed as National Finalists in the 2026 MTNA Chamber Music Competition in Chicago. United by their love of collaboration and music-making\, the group is committed to broadening their music horizons through expanding their repertoire and reaching new audiences. \nThe Koa String Quartet\, Graduate Quartet-in-Residence at CU Boulder and 2024 Ekstrand Competition winners\, brings heartfelt expression and vibrant precision to the classical stage. Hailing from Hawaiʻi\, Michigan\, and New York\, these four musicians unite their diverse backgrounds in thrilling chamber music. \nProgram \nOros Piano Trio \nD’un Matin de printemps    Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) \nFour Folk Songs                Gabriela Lena Frank (1972- ) \n     I. Canto para La Mariìa Angola \n     II. Children’s Dance \n     III. Serenata \n     IV. Chaviìn de Huantar \nPiano Trio No. 1 in B Major\, Op. 8 Johannes Brahms  (1833-1897) \n     I. Allegro con brio \n—- \nKoa String Quartet \nStrum                                  Jessie Montgomery (1891- ) \nQuartet Op. 74 No. 10 “Harp  Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) \n     I. Poco adagio – Allegro \n     II. Adagio ma non troppo \n     III. Presto – Più presto quasi Prestissimo \n     IV. Allegretto con variazioni \n  \nSee our Frequently Asked Questions > \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The Oros Trio is a graduate piano trio at the University of Colorado\, Boulder\, made up of violinist Emilie Tupper\, cellist Julian Bennett\, and pianist Ethan Stahl. Named after the Greek word for mountain\, the group has been coached by violinists Alex Gonzalez and Andrea Segar\, cellist Meta Weiss\, and pianist Andrew Cooperstock\, and has performed in masterclasses for members of the Baumer String Quartet\, the Takács Quartet\, and pianist Emely Phelps. The Oros Trio recently competed as National Finalists in the 2026 MTNA Chamber Music Competition in Chicago. United by their love of collaboration and music-making\, the group is committed to broadening their music horizons through expanding their repertoire and reaching new audiences. \nThe Koa String Quartet\, Graduate Quartet-in-Residence at CU Boulder and 2024 Ekstrand Competition winners\, brings heartfelt expression and vibrant precision to the classical stage. Hailing from Hawaiʻi\, Michigan\, and New York\, these four musicians unite their diverse backgrounds in thrilling chamber music. \nProgram \nOros Piano Trio \nD’un Matin de printemps    Lili Boulanger (1893-1918) \nFour Folk Songs                Gabriela Lena Frank (1972- ) \nI. Canto para La Mariìa Angola \nII. Children’s Dance \nIII. Serenata \nIV. Chaviìn de Huantar \nPiano Trio No. 1 in B Major\, Op. 8 Johannes Brahms  (1833-1897) \nI. Allegro con brio \nKoa String Quartet \nStrum                                  Jessie Montgomery (1891- ) \nQuartet Op. 74 No. 10 “Harp  Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) \n     I. Poco adagio – Allegro \n     II. Adagio ma non troppo \n     III. Presto – Più presto quasi Prestissimo \n     IV. Allegretto con variazioni \n  \nSee our Frequently Asked Questions >
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/koa-string-quartet-and-borealis-trio/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Concert Series,CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260503T180000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate CMA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special auditioned concert that’s more than just a performance it’s a celebration! In addition to the concert\, the event will feature: \n\nPerformances by some of our ensembles\nCake and refreshments\nRecognition and congratulations for our graduating high school seniors\nA festive kickoff to the summer
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/celebrate-cma-3/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260519T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260519T210000
DTSTAMP:20260519T205322Z
CREATED:20260515T230900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T205322Z
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SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Concert Band Concert
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URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/rocky-mountain-concert-band-concert/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260528T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T221729Z
CREATED:20260422T221729Z
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SUMMARY:Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival Performance
DESCRIPTION:Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival Performance 7pm @ Center for Musical Arts\nKa Baird and M. Sage \nKa Baird presents “A thousand miles of hungry static\,” a performance piece that explores the spectral forces of reality through various sonic encounters and physical movement. \nThe piece features extended voice and microphone techniques\, live-processed flutes\, samples\, feedback\, fractured rhythms\, and interfaces that both trigger and manipulate sound. The performance embodies Ka’s signature tone that is simultaneously confrontational\, mysterious\, visceral\, and humorous. \nM. Sage releases music on RVNG\, and has a catalog scattered across genres and independent label catalogs far and wide. He is also a member of the celebrated ambient jazz quartet Fuubutsushi. He was a professor of media studies and digital arts for a decade. He has shown intermedia artworks\, sound\, and music at the Whitney Museum\, The Art Institute of Chicago\, and the Geffen Contemporary. He lives in rural Colorado where he helps take care of a few acres of the Front Range. \nAdditional Events: \n• Tuesday\, May 26\, 7pm @ Center for Musical Arts – 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\nOpening Reception for LEAF 2026!\nNam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV\, Film Screening\nFREE \n• May 25-29\, Center for Musical Arts – 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\nHarmonic Divergence – subsonic audiovisual installation\nFREE
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/lafayette-electronic-arts-festival-performance-2/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260529T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T221115Z
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SUMMARY:Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival Performance
DESCRIPTION:Lafayette Electronic Arts Festival Performance 7pm @ Center for Musical Arts.\nAugurs Wand\, Field Theory\, Eliza & Izaiah Miller. \nAugurs Wand is a visual music duo (Mike Cassidy and Kristian North) from Montreal working with audio-controlled lasers.\nField Theory is an improvising electroacoustic chamber trio exploring the sonic intersections of acoustic instruments and electronic processing. Drawing inspiration from ambient music\, free jazz\, and classical traditions\, the trio features Phil Panos on musical saw and electronics\, Jess Garrett on violin and electronics\, and Sarah Christiansen on flute and electronics.\nEliza and Izaiah Miller will perform Purification\, a work originally developed after a Signal Culture artist residency. The live work incorporates real-time video processing and a mix of traditional instrumentation and electronic sound. Purification focuses on the beauty of familial bonds between blood relatives and chosen family. \nAdditional Events: \n• Tuesday\, May 26\, 7pm @ Center for Musical Arts – 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\nOpening Reception for LEAF 2026!\nNam June Paik: Moon is the Oldest TV\, Film Screening\nFREE \n• May 25-29\, Center for Musical Arts – 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\nHarmonic Divergence – subsonic audiovisual installation\nFREE
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/lafayette-electronic-arts-festival-performance/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261002T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261002T213000
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SUMMARY:Jean-Baptiste Doulcet\, piano
DESCRIPTION:French pianist\, improviser\, and composer Jean-Baptiste Doulcet brings an evening of Chopin and Sibelius to the Center for Musical Arts\, along with the spontaneity of live improvisation. A prizewinner at the Marguerite Long and Clara Haskil competitions\, Doulcet performs internationally at major festivals and venues\, including La Folle Journée\, La Roque d’Anthéron and the BBC Proms. \nThe program includes Chopin Impromptus Nos. 1-4\, Sibelius Impromptus Nos. 1-6 and improvisations with audience participation. \n$20; children/students $5 (plus fees) \nAbout Jean-Baptiste Doulcet\nBorn in 1992\, French pianist Jean-Baptiste Doulcet is a versatile artist known for his work as a performer\, improviser and composer. In 2024\, he was invited by Klaus Mäkelä to perform Stravinsky’s Petrouchka with Orchestre de Paris\, BBC Proms and the Granada Festival. He appears regularly at major festivals such as La Folle Journée (Nantes and Tokyo)\, La Roque d’Anthéron and Piano aux Jacobins\, and performs internationally across Europe\, North America and beyond. Prizewinner at the Marguerite Long and Clara Haskil competitions\, he has released acclaimed albums including Un Monde Fantastique and Søleils Blancs. A 2026 release explores improvisation and cinema\, reflecting his decade-long career as a professional film critic. A passionate chamber musician\, he collaborates with leading soloists and ensembles. Doulcet studied at the Paris Conservatoire and in Sweden\, and in 2025 joined the faculty of École Normale de Musique de Paris. He also co-founded the French Connection Academy in Denmark.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/jean-baptiste-doulcet-piano/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20261006T222942Z
CREATED:20260902T214750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T222942Z
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SUMMARY:Center for Musical Arts Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 30 years of the Center for Musical Arts with an afternoon of music and community. Hear performances by CMA students\, faculty\, and friends\, experience the LifeSong Chorus\, and take part in a variety of musical and cultural activities throughout the Center. \nFrom a drum circle and outdoor instruments to folk dancing and more\, the Open House offers a glimpse into the year-round musical life of the Center for Musical Arts and the many ways music brings our community together. \nWhether you’re curious about trying an instrument\, looking for a new musical experience\, or simply want to enjoy a day of music\, we’d love to welcome you to the Center. \nNo registration is necessary. More music\, activities\, and surprises are in the works. \nFree and open to the public.  \nSee the Full Schedule of the Day’s Events Here
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/open-house/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261113T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261113T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T203345Z
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SUMMARY:Bade Daştan\, violin | Mark Livshits\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Experience an evening of exceptional chamber music as rising violin star Bade Daştan joins GRAMMY Award-nominated pianist Mark Livshits for Mozart’s elegant Sonata in B-flat Major\, K. 378 and Poulenc’s vibrant Violin Sonata. Blending classical grace with bold\, expressive energy\, this program showcases two extraordinary artists whose artistry and musical connection promise a memorable concert. \n$20; children/students $5 (plus fees) \nAbout Bade Daştan\nBorn in 2007 in Ankara\, Bade Daştan began her music education at Bilkent Music School\, specializing in violin. She studied under Vseslava Kudinova and later Muhammedjan Turdiev. In 2018\, with the support of ÇEV Sanat\, she continued her education at the Musica Mundi School in Brussels under the guidance of Leonid Kerbel. In 2024\, she was admitted to the Curtis Institute of Music with top honours\, becoming the first Turkish violinist to enter this prestigious institution.\n \nAbout Mark Livshits\nGRAMMY Award nominated pianist Mark Livshits is one of the most highly soughtafter soloists and chamber musicians in Philadelphia. He appears frequently in concert with members of the Philadelphia Orchestra\, as well as with the orchestra as a substitute in the keyboard section. In addition to performances at the Salzburg Festival\, solo recitals at the Shanghai Oriental Arts Center and Bilbao Philharmonic Society\, Dr. Livshits has also worked closely with musicians such as Yannick Nezet Seguin\, Stephane Denève\, Michael Tilson Thomas\, Nikolaj Znaider\, Leonidas Kovakos\, Lynn Harrell\, Christoph Eschenbach\, Alisa Weilerstein\, Measha Brueggergosman\, Dave Brubeck and Deutsche Grammophon recording artist\, YeEun Choi under the auspices of IMG Artists and the Anne-Sophie Mutter Foundation. \n 
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/bade-dastan-violin-mark-livshits-piano/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261115T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261115T190000
DTSTAMP:20260902T231041Z
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SUMMARY:CMA Student Open Recital
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the hard work and musical growth of our Center for Musical Arts students! Our students will share what they’ve been learning and working on with family\, friends\, and the community. \nFree and open to the public.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/cma-student-open-recital/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261213T173000
DTSTAMP:20261014T210731Z
CREATED:20261014T210614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T210731Z
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SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Concert Band
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon of concert band music with the Rocky Mountain Concert Band at CMA\, featuring adult community musicians and high school students who share a love of making music together. Join us for a lively performance in a welcoming\, community-focused atmosphere. The concert is free and open to the public.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/rocky-mountain-concert-band-2/
LOCATION:Atonement Lutheran Church\, 685 Inca Pkwy\, Boulder\, CO\, 80303
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261214T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T200636Z
CREATED:20261006T212822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T200636Z
UID:10000578-1797271200-1797274800@centerformusicalarts.org
SUMMARY:Monday Jazz Combo Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of jazz with the CMA Jazz Combo! Led by jazz artist Tyler Henderson\, the ensemble brings students together to perform jazz repertoire and explore improvisation. Hear the group in concert on Monday\, December 14\, at 6:00.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/monday-jazz-combos-concert/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261214T200000
DTSTAMP:20261014T200856Z
CREATED:20261006T232747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T200856Z
UID:10000580-1797274800-1797278400@centerformusicalarts.org
SUMMARY:Monday Jazz Combo Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of jazz with the CMA Jazz Combo! Led by jazz artist Tyler Henderson\, the ensemble brings students together to perform jazz repertoire and explore improvisation. Hear the group in concert on Monday\, December 14\, at 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/monday-jazz-combos-concert-2/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261216T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T205129Z
CREATED:20261006T213402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T205129Z
UID:10000577-1797444000-1797447600@centerformusicalarts.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Jazz Ensemble Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of jazz with the CMA Advanced Jazz Ensemble! Hear these talented musicians perform live on Wednesday\, December 16 at 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/advanced-jazz-ensemble-concert/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261217T213000
DTSTAMP:20260930T164748Z
CREATED:20260925T195648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T164748Z
UID:10000574-1797535800-1797543000@centerformusicalarts.org
SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Big Band Concert
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of jazz with the Rocky Mountain Big Band! Featuring community musicians and the classic sounds of big band jazz\, this concert is free and open to everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rocky Mountain Big Band is a jazz ensemble at CMA\, open to all community members over the age of 16. Participants learn new tunes\, collaborate with other musicians\, practice improvisation\, and experience the joy of the classic big band.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More and Register \n 
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/rocky-mountain-big-band-concert/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270129T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270129T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T203251Z
CREATED:20260804T210524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T203251Z
UID:10000567-1801251000-1801258200@centerformusicalarts.org
SUMMARY:Michael Davidman\, piano - American Piano Awards Winner
DESCRIPTION:Michael Leonardo Davidman takes the stage for an unforgettable evening of piano music. Winner of the 2025 American Piano Awards and recipient of the prestigious Christel DeHaan Fellowship\, Davidman combines powerful technique\, expressive depth\, and captivating musicianship. Join us for a performance by one of the most exciting pianists on the international stage. \n$20; children/students $5 (plus fees) \nAbout Michael Leonardo Davidman\nOne of the most compelling pianists of his generation\, Michael Davidman is the winner of the 2025 American Piano Awards and recipient of the Christel DeHaan Classical Fellowship. He currently serves as Artist-in-Residence at the University of Indianapolis. Hailed by The Classical Music Journal for his “sweeping yet refined sentimentality and pyrotechnical prowess\,” Davidman has appeared as soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra\, Orchestre Symphonique de la Garde Républicaine\, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra\, Freixenet Encuentro Symphony Orchestra\, Reina Sofía Orchestra\, Monterey Symphony\, Symphonicity\, and numerous other ensembles across the United States and abroad. \n 
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/michael-davidman-piano-american-piano-awards-winner/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270219T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270219T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T203214Z
CREATED:20260918T193619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T203214Z
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SUMMARY:Radu Ratoi\, accordion | Alexandra Tirsu\, violin
DESCRIPTION:Radu Ratoi\, accordion\, and Alexandra Tirsu\, violin\, join forces for an unforgettable evening of music. Together\, these exceptional artists bring virtuosity\, originality\, and depth to the concert stage. \n$20.00 adults; $5.00 students (plus fees) \nAbout Radu Ratoi \nPraised for his originality\, versatility\, and virtuosity\, Radu Ratoi is an award-winning accordionist redefining the possibilities of his instrument. He is the winner of more than 60 national and international awards\, including the 2024 YCA “Susan Wadsworth” International Auditions in New York and the Léonie Sonning Talent Prize\, Denmark’s most esteemed music award. Since 2024\, Ratoi has served as a soloist with the National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova and is the only accordionist to have won the world’s six most important competitions in both classical and entertainment music. A pioneer in expanding the accordion repertoire\, he has arranged works by J.S. Bach\, D. Scarlatti\, and F. Liszt and has performed at leading venues including the Berlin Philharmonie\, Radio Concert House Copenhagen\, and Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall. \nAbout Alexandra Tirsu \nInternationally recognized violinist Alexandra Tirsu is celebrated for her expressive artistry and award-winning performances. A 3rd Prize and Audience Award winner at the prestigious 2021 ARD International Music Competition\, Tirsu is a laureate of the 2018 Seoul International Music Competition and the 2014 Osaka International Music Competition. She studied in Vienna with Pavel Vernikov and later continued her studies under Janine Jansen in Sion. Tirsu has performed with leading orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra\, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra\, and Munich Chamber Orchestra\, and at major venues such as the Vienna Konzerthaus\, Berlin Philharmonie\, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg\, and Seoul Arts Center. She plays the 1717 “Reifenberg” Stradivari\, generously on loan through The Stradivari Society.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/radu-ratoi-accordion-alexandra-tirsu-violin/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Concert Series,CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270319T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270319T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T203139Z
CREATED:20260918T210206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T203139Z
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SUMMARY:Opera Colorado Artists in Residence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a concert featuring Opera Colorado’s Artists in Residence\, showcasing the emerging voices and talent of the next generation of opera artists. Selected from more than 500 artists who audition each year from around the world\, these rising stars are part of Opera Colorado’s eight-month Artist in Residence Program\, where they gain professional experience\, receive individualized coaching and career guidance\, and perform alongside acclaimed artists and industry professionals. \n$20.00 adults; $5.00 students (plus fees) \nAbout Opera Colorado’s Artist in Residence Program \nOpera Colorado’s Artist in Residence Program provides emerging opera artists with a bridge from academic training to professional careers. During their eight-month residency\, artists gain hands-on experience with one of America’s leading opera companies while working with internationally acclaimed artists and industry professionals. Through performances\, individualized coaching\, career guidance\, and practical professional experience\, the program helps prepare the next generation of opera singers for successful careers on and off the stage.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/opera-colorado-artists-in-residence-3/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Concert Series,CMA Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20270423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20270423T213000
DTSTAMP:20261014T203055Z
CREATED:20260918T213411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T203055Z
UID:10000573-1808508600-1808515800@centerformusicalarts.org
SUMMARY:Cerus Saxophone Quartet
DESCRIPTION:The Cerus Saxophone Quartet brings the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet to the concert stage. Winner of the 2025 Concert Artist Guild Louis and Susan Meisel Competition and the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition\, Cerus is gaining recognition for innovative programming that pairs contemporary works with transcriptions of classical masterworks. Their performances combine musical virtuosity with engaging visual elements\, showcasing the saxophone quartet as a powerful voice in 21st-century classical music. \n$20.00 adults; $5.00 students (plus fees) \nAbout Cerus Saxophone Quartet \nBased in Ann Arbor\, Michigan\, the Cerus Saxophone Quartet is composed of Roberto Campa\, soprano saxophone; Laura Ramsay\, alto saxophone; Kyle Kato\, tenor saxophone; and Samuel Dishon\, baritone saxophone. The quartet has premiered works by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon\, Karalyn Schubring\, Ryan Lindveit\, and Wenbin Lyu. \nIn addition to winning the 2025 Concert Artist Guild Louis and Susan Meisel Competition\, Cerus has earned First Prize in the 2025 Yellow Springs Chamber Music Competition\, First Prize in the 2024 MTNA National Chamber Music Competition\, and First Prize with the Michigan Prize in the 2023 Briggs Chamber Music Competition. The ensemble has performed across more than 10 U.S. states and at venues and festivals including Carnegie Hall Citywide and the Newport Classical Festival.
URL:https://centerformusicalarts.org/event/cerus-saxophone-quartet/
LOCATION:Center for Musical Arts\, 200 E Baseline Rd\, Lafayette\, CO\, 80026\, United States
CATEGORIES:2026-27 Concert Series,CMA Events
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