FAMILY CONCERT: TYRANNOSAURUS SUE - Durango
2025-05-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | 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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FAMILY CONCERT: TYRANNOSAURUS SUE - Farmington
2025-05-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Henderson Performance Hall, 4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM, 87401, 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 a FREE “Instrument Petting Zoo” and “Dinosaur Exploration” 1 hour before the event!
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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).

"String Prelude"- Back to School Orchestra Camp presented by San Juan Symphony
2025-07-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Henderson Performance Hall, 4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM, 87401, United States
“String Prelude”- Back to School Orchestra Camp presented by San Juan Symphony
Kick off the school year on a high note at “String Prelude”, a dynamic orchestra camp for middle and high school string students in the Four Corners Region! Designed for violin, viola, cello, and bass players with intermediate to advanced skills, this three-day camp is the perfect way to shake off the summer rust and get back into musical shape. Camp will include All-State prep for HS students.

Reconnect with your instrument, strengthen your ensemble playing, meet fellow string musicians from across the region, and end the camp with a fun demonstration performance for family and friends. Let’s make music together and start the year strong!
July 28th-30th, 2025
San Juan College- Henderson Fine Arts Center
10:00am-1:30pm
Price: $125 per student

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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.

San Juan Symphony Presents: "Inside the Orchestra" School Concert
2025-10-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Henderson Performance Hall, 4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM, 87401, United States
This October, the San Juan Symphony is proud to bring our Inside the Orchestra program to Farmington, giving 4th graders in the Farmington Municipal Schools district the chance to experience the power of live symphonic music, many for the very first time. On October 6th, the children of our community will fill the concert hall, surrounded by professional musicians, as they learn about the instruments, the music, and the joy of discovery.
The featured work for this inaugural Farmington Inside the Orchestra performance is Ottorino Respighi’s Pines of Rome—a lush and vivid orchestral piece that captures scenes of Roman life and nature through music. This dramatic and cinematic work invites students to experience how composers use sound to paint pictures and express emotion.
THIS EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

San Juan Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
2025-11-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Henderson Performance Hall, 4601 College Blvd, Farmington, NM, 87401, United States
San Juan Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
Saturday, November 22 | 7pm
Henderson Performance Hall, Farmington
Adults $25 | Students $5
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