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2023/24 Youth Concerts
Each year, more than 20,000 students in grades 3-12 (and beyond!) engage with the Colorado Symphony to learn about and experience the exciting, engaging, and enriching world of symphonic music. For the 2023/24 concert season, we’re thrilled to present Untold Stories of the West! Join the Colorado Symphony in a concert experience that features repertoire representing a wide array of soundscapes and cultures. Through a captivating and immersive concert experience, students will be taken on a musical journey that celebrates the cultural diversity of one of America’s most iconic landscapes by exploring its history, setting, and music. We’re proud to feature a diverse group of artistic collaborators including the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center, the Japanese Arts Network, and spoken word poet, José “Jozer” Guerrero.
Advanced classroom study is supported by Colorado State Music Standards and Common Core-aligned materials featuring this program’s repertoire.
Repertoire:
John Williams – Raiders March
Antonin Dvořák – Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”, Mvt. 1
William Grant Still – Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American Symphony”, Mvt. 1
Gabriela Ortiz – Kauyumari
arr. Scott O’Neil – Akatombo/Taiko Drum Song
Jerod Impichcha̱achaaha’ Tate – Chokfi’ (Rabbit): Sarcasm for String Orchestra and Percussion
Antonin Dvořák – Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”, Mvt. 2
Aaron Copland – “Hoedown” from Rodeo
Concert length: ~ 45 minutes
Details coming soon!

Untold Stories of the West
October 24, 2023 | 10:00AM (SOLD OUT) & 11:30AM
October 25, 2023 | 10:00AM & 11:30AM
November 7, 2023 | 10:00AM & 11:30AM
November 8, 2023 | 10:00AM & 11:30AM
January 30, 2024 | 10:00AM & 11:30AM
January 31, 2024 | 10:00AM & 11:30AM
February 27, 2024 | 10:00AM & 11:30AM
February 28, 2024 | 10:00AM & 11:30AM
Grades: 3 – 8
Curriculum Connections: Music, Literature, Social Studies
Cost: $7.50 per student/adult.
*Financial aid is available upon request

Drums of the World
November 28, 2023 | 10:00AM & 11:30AM (SOLD OUT)
Description:
Take a trip around the world with our exuberant percussion crew! The air is full of driving beats and syncopation while the stage is filled with percussion instruments of all sorts, including a few you might not expect. You won’t be able to resist clapping along and tapping your feet all the way home. This dynamic concert is fun for the entire family!
Grades: 3 – 8
Cost: $7.50 per student/adult.
*Financial aid is available upon request
Virtual Lift Every Voice Youth Concert
Our Virtual Lift Every Voice Youth Concert is part of the FREE Virtual Education package and includes music from a wide array of soundscapes and culture – sure to engage students of any age!
Questions?
Send an e-mail to us at musicurious@coloradosymphony.org