Festival of the Arts - Colorado College

Ofer Ben-Amots,
Music Director

Susan Grace,
Artistic Director

Pierre Jalbert

Robert Patterson

The 2008 New Music Symposium concert series showcases the works of contemporary composers. The Symposium is a chance for the composers and musicians to discuss and perform innovative new music. The three evening concerts are superbly performed by the music department performance faculty as well as other distinguished guest performers.

All events are free and open to the public.

Friday, June 6, 7:30 p.m.: Pikes Peak Young Composers Annual Concert, Packard Hall

Thursday, July 10, 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Concert I, Packard Hall

Friday, July 11, 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Concert II, Packard Hall

Saturday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.: Chamber Concert III, Packard Hall

Sunday, July 13, 3 p.m.: Pikes Peak Young Composers Summer Workshop Concert, Packard Hall

Works written during the Summer Workshop by some of Colorado's young and emerging composers.
The Summer Workshop, July 16th through July 20th is open to students grades 3-12, and teachers. Founded by Leonard Rhodes in 1995, these workshops operate in tandem with the New Music Symposium and provide an opportunity for young composers in Colorado to create music and classes with professional musicians and composers. The workshops close with a concert of new music by the students. For information call 593-1831 or check the website: www.pikespeakyoungcomposers.org

For further information you can also e-mail Leonard Rhodes at info@pikespeakyoungcomposers.org.

For further information write, call, or e-mail:

Colorado College
New Music Symposium
Summer Programs
14 East Cache la Poudre Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3294
Phone: 719.389.6098
FAX: 719.389.6955
E-mail: summer@coloradocollege.edu