San Juan Symphony

Beyond the Concert Hall- SJS Chamber Singers presents "Shakespeare: Sing Me A Scene"
2025-05-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-05-11 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Durango Arts Center, 802 E 2nd Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Shakespeare: Sing Me a Scene
Saturday, May 10, 7 PM and Sunday, May 11, 3 PM
Durango Arts Center
The San Juan Symphony Chamber Singers collaborate with the Durango Arts
Repertory Theatre troupe to perform best-loved scenes from Shakespeare, paired
with songs that set these iconic texts to music. Elizabeth Crawford, Chamber Singers
director, and Monica DiBiasio, Theatre Artistic Managing Director of the Durango Arts Center
Repertory Theatre, or DART, have created an original program integrating famous
scenes from Macbeth, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and
more, with choral and solo works by composers such as Ralph Vaughan Williams,
Cole Porter, Sarah Quartel, and Leonard Bernstein. This promises to be a uniquely
entertaining performance!
Tickets are $25 for adults, $5 for students.
Purchase tickets for Saturday here.
Purchase tickets for Sunday here.

FAMILY CONCERT: TYRANNOSAURUS SUE - Durango
2025-05-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
FAMILY CONCERT: TYRANNOSAURUS SUE!
Thomas Heuser, conductor
Bruce Adolphe, Tyrannosaurus Sue: A Cretaceous Concerto (1999)
Join Maestro Heuser and the San Juan Symphony for “Tyrannosaurus Sue!” by NPR personality Bruce Adolphe. The fun and friendly narrative will have both kids and adults laughing out loud! All ages are welcome for $5 each!
Audience members are all invited to participate in a FREE “Instrument Petting Zoo” and “Dinosaur Exploration” one hour before the concert.
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Young Musicians: Discovering Music Camp
2025-06-09 09:00 - 12:00 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave., Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Young Musicians Camp, “Discovering Music”
Monday-Friday, June 9-13, 9:00-12:00pm
Tuition: $310/student
Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
A dynamic music discovery program for students in grades K-3 (rising). This camp will introduce young children to the basics of music through Orff-inspired methods, rhythmic activities, beginner Suzuki string techniques, movement and more! The camp culminates in a performance on Friday where children can demonstrate their new skills, giving families and the community a glimpse into their musical journey.
REGISTER HERE
Scholarships and Payment Arrangements
Partial to full scholarships may be available for a limited number of students for all camps offered.
Discounts Available
Participants in all camps may receive a sibling OR multiple camp discount of $10 (one discount per family).

DCMA: Durango Chamber Music Academy 2025
2025-06-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Roshong Recital Hall in Jones Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1463 E 8th Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Durango Chamber Music Academy

Monday-Friday, June 9-13, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Tuition: $330/student
Location: Jones Hall at Fort Lewis College
Open to instrumental musicians grades 4-12 with intermediate to advanced skills.
With an emphasis on skill-building in collaboration, musical expression, and technical mastery within a small-ensemble setting, this week long camp is designed to provide an immersive experience in chamber music under the guidance of professional musician coaches. The camp will culminate with a performance on the Friday of the Academy, allowing participants to showcase their achievements to friends and family.
REGISTER HERE

Scholarships and Payment Arrangements
Partial to full scholarships may be available for a limited number of students for all camps offered.
Discounts Available
Participants in all camps may receive a sibling OR multiple camp discount of $10 (one discount per family).

Durango Chamber Music Festival: Three Concerts, Three Trios: Romantic Interludes
2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Roshong Recital Hall in Jones Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1463 E 8th Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Monday, June 9, 7:00pm
Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College (Jones Hall)
ROMANTIC INTERLUDES
Featuring:
Helen Goode, clarinet
Andrew Picken, viola
Cynthia Williams, piano
Warm your heart to Romantic masterworks by Clara and Robert Schumann, Johannes Brahms, and Max Bruch.
$25 Adults | $5 Students
Festival Pass $60
Tickets available at www.durangoconcerts.com

Durango Chamber Music Festival: Three Concerts, Three Trios: Music For Strings
2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave., Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Wednesday, June 11, 7:00pm, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church (3rd Ave)

MUSIC FOR STRINGS

Featuring:
Lauren Avery, violin
Charlie Hebenstreit, viola
Sarah Graf, cello

Experience a program of lush string music, including the Hungarian Serenade by Ernst von Dohnanyi.

$25 Adults | $5 Students
Festival Pass $60
Tickets available at www.durangoconcerts.com

Durango Chamber Music Festival: Three Concerts, Three Trios: Between Us Now
2025-06-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Roshong Recital Hall in Jones Hall, Fort Lewis College, 1463 E 8th Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Friday, June 13, 7:00pm
Roshong Recital Hall at Fort Lewis College (Jones Hall)

BETWEEN US NOW
Featuring:
Katie Dukes Walker, soprano
Michael Walker, horn
Kimberly Carballo, piano
The Amity Trio presents new music and American works for their chamber ensemble by all women composers.
$25 Adults | $5 Students
Festival Pass $60
Tickets available at www.durangoconcerts.com

Durango/Farmington BCH All Access Passes- Available for a Limited Time!
2025-07-08 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 | CO
Go Beyond the Concert Hall – All Access Pass 2025–2026!
Unlock a full season of unforgettable music and community experiences with the Beyond the Concert Hall All Access Pass, now available for a limited time at our Early Bird Prices!
All Access to BCH events in Durango- $310 per person (12 events)- CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
All Access to BCH events in Farmington- $100 per person (4 events)- CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
From intimate performances and seasonal favorites to timeless classics and new collaborations, the All Access Pass is your ticket to experiencing the Symphony in new and inspiring ways—up close and informal.
Only 50 Early Bird Passes Available – Secure Yours Today!

Powerhouse Community Concert Series- Benefitting San Juan Symphony
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Powerhouse Science Center, 1295 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
The San Juan Symphony is excited to partner with The Powerhouse as a beneficiary of the Community Concert Series Concert on Wednesday, July 16th.

Come out with the whole family for a great concert featuring the Afrobeatniks! SJS receives a portion of all ticket sales!

The Powerhouse is thrilled to carry on a summer tradition of local music, community gathering, and non-profit support through a weekly Community Concert Series. Every Wednesday, from early June through early August, we will be hosting a concert outside on the Carver Family Plaza with half of ticket proceeds donated to one of our non-profit beneficiaries.
Admission to The Powerhouse exhibit gallery and special activities are included in each ticket, inviting the whole family to join for these weekly concerts. Food will be available for purchase from Pupusería Torogoz and Jimmy’s World Famous Soft Serve. Beverages will be available from The Powerhouse bar.
Ticket pricing
Advance Single Ticket: $12.50
Day-of Single Ticket: $15.00
Child Ticket: $10
Advance Family Ticket: $35
Day-of Family Ticket: $40
Season Pass: $100
Family Season Pass: $250
Powerhouse Member Family Season Pass: $200

Beyond the Concert Hall Chamber Music Series: The Verona Quartet- Durango
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave., Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Friday, September 5th, 2025, 7:00pm,
St. Mark’s Church, Durango
Chamber Music Series

The Verona Quartet
Jonathan Ong, Violin
Dorothy Ro, Violin
Abigail Rojansky, Viola
Jonathan Dormand, Cello
The Verona Quartet has appeared across four continents, captivating audiences at venues including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Library of Congress, and Wigmore Hall, and has performed at festivals including La Jolla Summerfest, Bravo! Vail, and with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. On their way to the Telluride Chamber Music Festival, they will launch Season 40 with an impeccable program of lush chamber music for String Quartet in Durango and Farmington. Learn more at veronaquartet.com/bio.
PURCHASE DURANGO PERFORMANCE TICKETS HERE

Musically Speaking Lecture Series
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Powerhouse Science Center, 1295 Camino Del Rio, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Curious about the magic behind the music?
Join us for a relaxed, social evening with our very own Maestro Thomas Heuser and composer, William Stowman of Tromba Mundi as they share insider stories and secrets behind the week’s upcoming concert at the San Juan Symphony!
Sip, snack, and settle in for a fun, insightful chat about the music we’ll be performing this week. Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or new to the symphony, this is your chance to ask questions and get a sneak peek into the concert experience!
Light appetizers are served with a cash bar available.
All Musically Speaking events are FREE to attend.

Tromba Mundi & Pines of Rome- Durango
2025-10-04 19:30 - 21:00 | Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Tromba Mundi and Pines of Rome
10.04.25 | 7:30pm
Community Concert Hall, Durango
Tromba Mundi Trumpet Ensemble
San Juan Symphony
Thomas Heuser, conductor
William Stowman, San Juan Sketches
(World Premiere Commission)
Ottorino Respighi, Pines of Rome (1924)

Considered America’s premiere professional trumpet ensemble, Tromba Mundi will give the World Premiere of San Juan Sketches, a new concerto for orchestra by William Stowman, commissioned in honor of our 40th Anniversary Season. After intermission, the celebration continues with the impactful Pines of Rome by Ottorino Respighi, a brilliant and virtuosic orchestral masterwork that showcases huge sounds and orchestral forces.
TICKETS HERE

SJS Chamber Singers Fall Concert: Creating Legacy Through Harmony
2025-10-26 15:00 - 16:30 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave., Durango, CO, 81301, United States
SJS CHAMBER SINGERS FALL CONCERT: Creating Legacy Through Harmony
Amy Barrett, Director
Sunday, October 26th | 3pm
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Join us for a special afternoon as the San Juan Symphony Chamber Singers present their Fall Concert, marking the debut of new director Amy Barrett. Experience the beauty of community voices lifted together in song, weaving harmonies that inspire connection and hope.
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We Are The Music Makers- Durango
2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
We Are The Music Makers
11.08.25 | 7:30PM
Community Concert Hall, Durango
Durango Choral Society, Rhonda Muckerman
Caliente Choir of Farmington, Virginia Nickels
Deborah Nansteel, Mezzo-Soprano
San Juan Symphony
Thomas Heuser, conductor
Radetsky March, Op 228 (1848) Johann Strauss, Sr.
Tristan und Isolder: Prelude und Liebestod WWV, 90 Richard Wagner
Edward Elgar, The Music Makers, Op. 69 (1912)

“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” The famous Ode by English poet Arthur O’Shaughnessy inspired Elgar’s captivating musical statement, riddled with personal meaning and romantic sentiments. More than 100 singers will join in harmony to sing this impressive work, featuring the SJS debut of the compelling mezzo soprano, Deborah Nansteel.
TICKETS HERE

Beyond the Concert Hall: The Majesty of Christmas
2025-12-19 16:00 - 20:30 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave., Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Beyond the Concert Hall: The Majesty of Christmas
Friday, December 19th
4pm AND 7pm
Adults $30 | Students $10
Experience the warmth of the season in an intimate concert of chamber music and voices. The San Juan Symphony Chamber Singers join with chamber ensembles to share beloved carols, holiday classics, and festive surprises that capture the true spirit of Christmas.
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Beyond the Concert Hall: In Tribute: Music for Vibes and Piano- Durango
2026-01-16 19:00 - 20:00 | St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 910 E. 3rd Ave., Durango, CO, 81301, United States
January 16, 2026
7pm
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church- Durang0
Adults $30 | Students $10
TICKETS HERE
Featuring SJS musicians John O’Neal and Jack Maynes.
This recital celebrates the groundbreaking duo music of Gary Burton, Chick Corea, and Makoto Ozone—music legends known for their lyrical improvisation and dynamic interplay. Featuring works from iconic releases such as Crystal Silence, Native Sense, and Virtuosi, this program for vibraphone and piano blends jazz, classical, and Latin influences with spontaneity and nuance.

Mozart & The Romantics - Durango
2026-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Mozart & The Romantics
02.21.26 | 7:30PM
Community Concert Hall, Durango
San Juan Symphony
Side-by-Side Student Musicians
Thomas Heuser, conductor
Samuel Barber, Adagio for Strings
Felix Mendelssohn, Intermezzo and Nocturne from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Franz Schubert, Entr-acte from Rosamunde
Alexander Glazunov, Serenade No. 2 in F Major
W.A. Mozart, Symphony No. 40 in G minor
Enjoy a program of passionate music that will soothe both your soul and your ears. The evocative Symphony No. 40 by Mozart is presented as part of a three-year project to perform the final three symphonies of this undeniable musical genius. Mozart’s drama paved the way for the Romantic Era and beyond, and our concert features a potpourri of stunning music by 19th century Romantic masters, plus the searing intensity of Barber’s Adagio.
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Billy & Rose: Wild West Outlaws- Durango
2026-04-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Community Concert Hall, 1000 Rim Drive Durango, CO 81301, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
Billy & Rose: Wild West Outlaws
04.11.26 | 7:30PM
Community Concert Hall, Durango
Holly Mulcahy, violin
Festival Men’s Choir
George S. Clinton, narrator
Thomas Heuser, conductor
Dimitri Tomkin, Theme from “Rawhide”
George S. Clinton, The Rose of Sonora
Holly Mulcahy, violin soloist
Aaron Copland, Billy the Kid: Suite

Experience the excitement of iconic American music that celebrates the folklore and musical moods of the Wild West. The theme from “Rawhide” sets a raucous tone for a rowdy program of Western-themed music, including Copland’s Suite from his 1938 ballet, Billy the Kid. Writing with a similar cinematic flair, composer George S. Clinton created The Rose of Sonora for the celebrated violinist Holly Mulcahy, who embodies the female outlaw, Rose, in a new and wholly satisfying violin concerto.
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