The mission of the Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver is to use the power of music to achieve durable learning and cultural awareness. Our goals are to raise awareness and appreciation of chamber music as an art form and to enhance musical education opportunities for K-12 students and the community. The Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver is a non-profit, 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your donation is fully tax-deductible.
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Your contribution will support our yearly presentation of live chamber music in the Greater Denver area, as well as advance STEAM-based learning in Colorado classrooms through our continuing creation and promotion of arts integration curriculum and the professional development of teachers.
Click here to make your donation today.
Your contribution will support our yearly presentation of live chamber music in the Greater Denver area, as well as advance STEAM-based learning in Colorado classrooms through our continuing creation and promotion of arts integration curriculum and the professional development of teachers.
From Customs to Cultures: Celebrating the Spirit of Togetherness
The Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver proudly closes its 2025-26 concert season with For Spacious Skies, a celebration of the spirit, landscape, and musical heritage of America in a program that journeys through folk traditions, ragtime brilliance, Broadway energy, and lyrical reflection. Performances take place at Bethany Lutheran Church in Cherry Hills Village and Westminster Presbyterian Church. General admission tickets are $20, and children 16 and under are admitted free, ensuring accessibility for families and community members of all ages.
For Spacious Skies
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E Hampden Ave, Cherry Hills Village
Concert begins at 1:00 pm. Click here to order online.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3990 West 74th Avenue, Westminster
Concert begins at 1:00 pm. Click here to order online.
Tickets for both concerts also available on the afternoon of performance.
For Spacious Skies weaves together beloved melodies and virtuosic showpieces, offering an afternoon that is at once nostalgic, playful, and deeply expressive. From the charming wit of Aaron Copland’s "I Bought Me A Cat" and the sparkling mischief of "Cat and Mouse," to the infectious rhythms of Scott Joplin’s rags, the program highlights the rich diversity of American sound. Harp, flute, piano, and voice join in colorful dialogue through the songs of George Gershwin, the warmth of Randy Newman, and the timeless grace of "Simple Gifts."
Moments of lyric beauty and contemplation emerge in works by Edward MacDowell and Amy Beach, while "Phantom Breeze," performed on Native American flute, evokes the quiet poetry of the natural world. Playful virtuosity returns with John Philip Sousa’s effervescent "Scars and Scrapes Forever," concluding with the enduring grandeur of "America, The Beautiful" — a fitting finale to an afternoon celebrating the many voices, colors, and horizons of American music. Click here for complete program information.
The Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver proudly joins hundreds of organizations from communities across the state in a once-in-a-generation commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood. We are honored to present For Spacious Skies as part of Colorado’s sesquisemiquincentennial celebration. Click here to learn more about America 250 / Colorado 150.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Bethany Lutheran Church, 4500 E Hampden Ave, Cherry Hills Village
Concert begins at 1:00 pm. Click here to order online.
Saturday, April 4, 2026
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 3990 West 74th Avenue, Westminster
Concert begins at 1:00 pm. Click here to order online.
Tickets for both concerts also available on the afternoon of performance.
For Spacious Skies weaves together beloved melodies and virtuosic showpieces, offering an afternoon that is at once nostalgic, playful, and deeply expressive. From the charming wit of Aaron Copland’s "I Bought Me A Cat" and the sparkling mischief of "Cat and Mouse," to the infectious rhythms of Scott Joplin’s rags, the program highlights the rich diversity of American sound. Harp, flute, piano, and voice join in colorful dialogue through the songs of George Gershwin, the warmth of Randy Newman, and the timeless grace of "Simple Gifts."
Moments of lyric beauty and contemplation emerge in works by Edward MacDowell and Amy Beach, while "Phantom Breeze," performed on Native American flute, evokes the quiet poetry of the natural world. Playful virtuosity returns with John Philip Sousa’s effervescent "Scars and Scrapes Forever," concluding with the enduring grandeur of "America, The Beautiful" — a fitting finale to an afternoon celebrating the many voices, colors, and horizons of American music. Click here for complete program information.
The Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver proudly joins hundreds of organizations from communities across the state in a once-in-a-generation commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the 150th anniversary of Colorado statehood. We are honored to present For Spacious Skies as part of Colorado’s sesquisemiquincentennial celebration. Click here to learn more about America 250 / Colorado 150.
America 250 | Colorado 150
A Celebration of History, Music and Story
In 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our nation’s Semiquincentennial. At the same time, Colorado will mark the 150th anniversary of statehood, its Sesquicentennial. As the Centennial State, Colorado is uniquely positioned to celebrate both milestones together—our very own Sesquisemiquincentennial!
The Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver commemorates this historic moment with two engaging and interactive children's music programs inspired by the music, stories, and traditions of the Native American peoples of Colorado.
Inspired by the remarkable Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park, Cliff Palace Ghost Dance evokes the spirit of a ceremonial and transformative dance that brought hope and renewal to many Western tribes, including the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, and Apache. The Ghost Dance represented a vision of restoration—a return to traditional ways and the renewal of the buffalo herds that sustained tribal life.
Mystic Cadenza demonstrates the expressive beauty and remarkable range of the Native American flute. Highlighting a work by a Colorado composer and recently retired member of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra William (Bill) Hill, the program also features the story The Goat in the Rug by Charles L. Blood, which introduces students to the cultural tradition of weaving in Native American communities.
Click here to learn more about these two educational programs, including detailed program descriptions and information on how each aligns with applicable state and federal academic standards.
A Celebration of History, Music and Story
In 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, our nation’s Semiquincentennial. At the same time, Colorado will mark the 150th anniversary of statehood, its Sesquicentennial. As the Centennial State, Colorado is uniquely positioned to celebrate both milestones together—our very own Sesquisemiquincentennial!
The Chamber Music Society of Greater Denver commemorates this historic moment with two engaging and interactive children's music programs inspired by the music, stories, and traditions of the Native American peoples of Colorado.
Inspired by the remarkable Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park, Cliff Palace Ghost Dance evokes the spirit of a ceremonial and transformative dance that brought hope and renewal to many Western tribes, including the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Kiowa, and Apache. The Ghost Dance represented a vision of restoration—a return to traditional ways and the renewal of the buffalo herds that sustained tribal life.
Mystic Cadenza demonstrates the expressive beauty and remarkable range of the Native American flute. Highlighting a work by a Colorado composer and recently retired member of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra William (Bill) Hill, the program also features the story The Goat in the Rug by Charles L. Blood, which introduces students to the cultural tradition of weaving in Native American communities.
Click here to learn more about these two educational programs, including detailed program descriptions and information on how each aligns with applicable state and federal academic standards.
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