For nearly 100 years, the Colorado Symphony has been an iconic paragon within Colorado’s performing arts community. As the only resident, full-time, professional orchestra in the state, it has served as a vital linchpin of the cultural performing arts infrastructure of Colorado. However, with operating costs increasing each year, it’s imperative that the organization builds a more substantial endowment that will serve as a reliable source of income year after year. In 2015, the Colorado Symphony received a challenge grant commitment of $25 million from the Avenir Foundation, which agreed to match all donations dollar-for-dollar made by June 30, 2020 up to the $25 million threshold. Several additional opportunities remain, and we need your help.

The Colorado Symphony believes in the power of collaborating with other Denver Arts organizations to provide programming that impacts a wider and more diverse range of patrons than ever before. One of the most impactful of those collaborations is with the Mexican Cultural Center who've partnered annually on such audience-favorite concerts as Latin Beats: Sonido de las Americas and México en el Corazón. 

Colorado Symphony donors impact the community in a number of ways and one example is the Community Ticketing Initiative, a program that provides free Colorado Symphony tickets to underserved families, children, and individuals who might not otherwise have the means to attend a concert. This past season, community members claimed more than 6100 tickets representing more than $344,000 in donor underwriting from numerous supporters.  

The Colorado Symphony will welcome four musicians to the ensemble for the 2019/20 Season. They are Seoyoen Min who joins the Colorado Symphony as the new Principal Cello, Chloe Hong who will serve as Assistant Principal Cello, Yue Sun as Section Violin, and Sofia Basile as Section Viola.

With a host of accolades to her name, Yumi Hwang-Williams adds yet another this year as she celebrates her 20^th Season as Concertmaster for the Colorado Symphony, having joined the orchestra in a full time capacity in 2000. Over the course of her tenure, Hwang-Williams has become a pillar in the Denver arts community, providing breathtaking artistry on stage, world-renowned training in the classroom, and consummate leadership for the organization.