Crescendo is a fundraiser in support of the Center for Musical Arts and musical instruction and performance for people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, and financial circumstances. All donations at Crescendo qualify for the State of Colorado Childcare Contribution Credit. Performances by Center for Musical Arts Faculty and Students Catering by Savory Cuisines
Come celebrate the hard work of our students at our Fall 2023 Studio Recitals and Ensemble Performances! Our talented students have been working hard for months — join us to hear their skills and their passion, and cheer on their hard-earned success. Details for each performance listed below. Student Recitals Nov. 5, 6:30pm Studio of Anne […]
Joni Mitchell Birthday Tribute Show; Featuring Rebecca Folsom, Liz Barnez, and Celeste Krenz with backing band Eric Moon, Michael Olson, Steve Ivey, and Eric Straumanis 6:00 pm show 5:30 pm doors Tickets: $25, limited tickets available day of show at the door A star-studded evening reuniting Singer-songwriters Rebecca Folsom, Liz Barnez, and Celeste Krenz as […]
Join Janis Kelly & Friends as they unveil and celebrate her brand new album, Keep on Reaching! A veteran singer-songwriter, performer, educator and musical "instigator," Janis is on a mission to stir your soul, lift your spirit and open your heart with her Higher Vibe music, an irresistible blend of jazz, r&b, and pop with […]
Join David Arkenstone as he returns to Colorado with his captivating holiday concert as part of the 3-state "A Winter’s Eve with David Arkenstone & Friends" tour. David and his band of virtuoso musicians bring a lively candlelit concert of beloved holiday classics reimagined, blending neo-classical crossover, new age, Celtic, orchestral, and world music to […]
Tapping into universal emotions, Baroque music provides a perfect complement to a good story! This collaborative concert weaves compelling new stories from the heart of our community with extraordinary tunes and harmonies, exploring contemporary issues of gender and inviting audiences to an experience of shared discovery. Music by Corelli, Castello, Marini, Fischer, Leclair, and Jaquet de […]
Explore the expansive possibilities of two cellos with the Weiss-Requiro Duo: cellists David Requiro & Meta Weiss. An evening of lyricism and virtuosity, this program will include cello duos and arrangements by Bach, Bottemanne, Gliere, Jeanrenaud, Paganini & more! January 19, 2024 7:30 pm, doors open at 7 pm Tickets: $20 adult, $7 youth/student
Denver guitarist Dave Devine presents Ennio Morricone’s scores from the films A Fistful of Dollars; For a Few Dollars More; The Good, the Bad & the Ugly; and Once Upon a Time in the West. This group’s performances of the Golden Globe-winning composer’s unforgettable “spaghetti western” music have become an annual tradition coinciding with the […]
In commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of the death of the composer Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924), a festival will take place on in Boulder between 27 February and 3 March 2024. There are three lines of events: a performance of nine newly commissioned works by American composers on 1 March; several recitals over the course of […]
Celebrate our students, instructors, and community during our spring performances! View the full list of performances here >
One of the few religious texts attributed to a woman — the Magnificat, sung when the virgin Mary learned she would be bearing a child — is also the most frequently-set text in Western music, numbering in the tens of thousands. Timothy J. Krueger and the St. Martin's Chamber Choir present a varied selection of […]
A concert-style experience not to be missed! Featuring the Opera Colorado Artists in Residence, this delightful program features selections from the greatest operas as well as highlights from musical theater, cabaret, and more. Selections are performed as they would be on stage, but without the use of sets and costumes, which creates an intimate and […]
