Testimonials
Faculty
"I
feel
very
privileged
to
have
been
working
with
the
Colorado
College
Summer
Music
Festival
since
2002.
It
has
become
one
of
the
premier
training
programs
for
young
orchestral
musicians.
Every
year
that
I
return
I
am
stunned
by
the
quality
of
the
orchestra,
the
enthusiasm
of
the
students,
and
the
energy
of
the
faculty
members.
The
Cornerstone
Performing
Arts
Center
is
a
magnificent
building
and
the
concert
hall
itself
is
a
joy
to
perform
in.
I
have
recommended
the
acoustic
enhancement
system
to
other
performing
arts
centers
after
the
great
results
that
I
have
experienced
at
CPAC."
Scott Yoo, festival orchestra conductor
"The
Colorado
College
Summer
Music
Festival
is
one
of
the
best
experiences
out
there
[in
the
west].
Susan
Grace
has
created
a
unique
event
that
serves
community,
students
and
artists
alike.
Each
year
ends
with
the
delight
of
having
been
a
part
of
it,
and
the
desire
to
return
again!"
Mark Fewer, violin, Faculty Artist
"The
Colorado
College
Summer
Music
Festival
is
the
great
highlight
of
my
musical
year.
Susan
Grace
runs
a
phenomenal
festival.
The
faculty
are
hand-picked,
not
only
for
the
high-quality
of
their
playing,
but
for
their
simpatico.
They
are
a
seamless
fit,
whether
making
great
music
together
or
coaching
young
artists.
And
these
young
artists
are
provided
an
inspiring
work
environment
second
to
none.
Time
and
again,
students
tell
me
that
their
festival
experience
has
been
'transformative.'
Superb
chamber
and
orchestral
concerts
(led
by
the
tireless
Scott
Yoo),
life-changing
learning
experiences.
The
indispensable
CCSMF
is,
in
short,
magic."
John Novacek, piano, Faculty Artist
"I
wish
I
had
known
about
the
Colorado
College
Summer
Music
Festival
when
I
was
still
a
student!
Despite
the
fact
that
the
students
have
an
intensive
three-week
schedule
of
orchestral,
chamber
and
solo
work,
there
is
a
relaxed,
collegial
relationship
between
the
faculty
and
students
that
I
have
not
seen
elsewhere.
It
makes
for
an
enormously
rewarding
and
memorable
experience
for
all
every
June."
Bion Tsang, cello, Faculty Artist
"As
always,
you
run
a
fantastic
festival.
Of
all
the
places
I
go,
the
CC
festival
is
outstanding
for
the
depth
of
experience
for
the
students,
the
thoughtful
and
comprehensive
musical
activities
offered
to
them,
and
of
course,
the
great
faculty.
I
have
such
a
wonderful
time
working
with
the
students
and
collaborating
(and
hanging
out)
with
terrific
colleagues.
Thanks
for
letting
me
be
a
part
of
it
again
this
summer."
Phillip Ying, viola, Faculty Artist
"In
the
six
years
I
have
been
fortunate
enough
to
play
and
teach
at
the
Colorado
College
Summer
Music
Festival,
my
students
there
have
gone
on
to
win
solo
oboe
positions
with
the
Atlanta
Symphony,
the
Baltimore
Symphony
and
the
Houston
Symphony.
I
firmly
believe
this
to
be
one
of
the
most
educationally
potent
summer
music
programs
in
the
country.
This
festival
developed
early
on
as
something
of
a
hidden
gem
within
the
profession;
over
time
it
has
steadily
and
recognizably
become
a
national
treasure."
Robert Walters, oboe, English horn, Faculty Artist
Previous Fellows
"I
consider
myself
so
lucky
to
be
surrounded
by
so
many
talented
musicians
and
teachers.
As
I
embark
on
my
professional
career,
I
will
remember
this
summer
as
formative
and
extremely
special."
Anthony DiMauro, trumpet
"Thanks
to
your
contribution
this
will
be
a
summer
I
will
never
forget.
The
skills
that
I
have
attained
and
the
comradery
between
my
teachers
and
colleagues
will
stay
with
me
for
the
rest
of
my
life."
Brendan Betyn, timpani/percussion
"My
time
at
the
festival
has
been
truly
life
changing,
and
the
skills
I
have
gained
have
propelled
my
career.
The
deeply
caring
faculty,
supportive
staff,
students,
audience,
and
the
beautiful
scenery
make
this
festival
one-of-a-kind,
and
I
am
honored
to
be
part
of
it."
Molly Murphy, basoon
"The
past
two
summers
have
been
so
inspiring,
and
my
experiences
here
have
truly
helped
me
grow
as
a
musician.
I
will
always
remember
this
festival
as
a
transformative
point
in
my
career."
Victor Wang, flute
Previous Fellows
"This
festival
is
only
3
weeks
long,
but
I
feel
like
I've
learned
enough
for
it
to
feel
like
6
weeks.
This
is
an
incredible
opportunity
and
I
already
feel
like
it
is
having
a
big
impact
on
my
career.
The
professional
friends
and
connections
I
have
made
so
far
will
be
in
my
life
and
career
for
years
to
come."
Cort Roberts, horn
"The
professional
level
experience
and
unbelievable
faculty
push
me
to
new
heights
of
music
making
and
inspire
me
to
put
everything
I
can
into
my
art."
Bryce Leafman, percussion
"It's
hard
to
put
into
words
how
much
it
has
meant
for
me
to
be
able
to
be
a
part
of
this
amazing
community
and
world
of
music,
and
I
have
you
to
thank
for
it.
As
a
violist
from
Canada,
feeling
so
welcome,
supported
and
loved
is
such
a
special
feeling,
especially
when
I
have
learned
so
much
on
top
of
it
all.
I
am
going
to
cherish
my
time
here
for
the
rest
of
my
life
and
take
away
so
many
jewels
of
wisdom
and
joy.
"
Jessica Pickersgill, viola
"The
chamber
music,
the
rehearsals
with
the
orchestra,
and
the
lessons,
everything
is
starting
to
make
me
understand
how
to
achieve
a
high
artistic
level
and
how
to
make
my
dreams
come
true!
Colorado
and
the
College
are
very
inspiring
and
stimulating
places,
and
I
feel
very
privileged
to
come
here
and
to
be
part
of
this
festival."
William Foy, violin
"As
a
student
coming
from
a
small
college
with
no
full
orchestra,
playing
with
such
a
talented
group,
under
the
direction
of
someone
as
experienced
as
Scott
Yoo,
has
been
a
life
changing
experience.
"
Reed Tucker, double bass
"These
past
two
years
attending
the
festival
have
taught
me
more
than
any
other
musical
experience
I've
ever
had.
Scott
challenges
me
to
achieve
a
level
of
playing
that
I
never
could
have
imagined
before
coming
here."
Mary Grace Johnson, violin