The Rocky Mountain region enjoys the benefits of a vibrant population; diverse, educated and expanding rapidly. Central City Opera recognizes its historic role as an arts and cultural resource and is unique in bringing its award-winning touring programs to the entire region, including rural and remote locations. Our touring programs center on family entertainment, offering educational programs for children and community programs for families.
The Central City Opera Ensemble is a group of seventeen singers and instrumentalists who present year-round touring programs. Artists from the Bonfils-Stanton Artist Training Program and from the University of Colorado Opera Studies also join forces once a year for an Opera Rocks the Rockies tour. [This video on the CU Opera Program includes discussion about our joint tour, at approximately 3:45 into the video.]
“Touring is one way we can give back to the many people who support our artistic and historic preservation efforts, and bring arts experiences to students throughout the region.”
Central City Opera’s Director of Education and Community Programs, Deborah Morrow
NOW BOOKING:
November 6-14, 2010 - Northwestern Colorado, Paonia, Steamboat Springs, Grand Junction
Opera Rocks the Rockies - Central City Opera's Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Young Artists and CU Opera Studio artists tour scenes programs and high school master classes.
Additional dates and areas available for 2- or 3-day visits!
Contact the Education and Community Programs office: (303) 331-7026, or education@centralcityopera.org
Central City Opera Ensemble's toured the concert Smooth Operator to Southwest Colorado in April of 2010, and to Lander and Cheyenne Wyoming in October of 2009, including a master class with students in Cheyenne. During the Spring of 2009, Central City Opera Ensemble's tour of Love Notes and Mozart & Co. visited Pueblo and La Junta. In the Fall of 2008, Central City Opera's Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Young Artists and CU Opera Studio artists toured scenes programs and high school master classes throughout Colorado, including Estes Park, Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, New Castle, Gypsum, Rifle, Eagle, and Tabernash. In the Spring of 2008, Central City Opera Ensemble's tour of Love Notes and Mozart & Co. visited Ouray, Ridgway, Montrose, and Florence, Colorado.
"We are SO lucky to have such a wonderful program in Colorado!!!"
"I would give CCO my highest recommendation. I found your team to be extremely motivating, highly professional and very courteous."
"I can't say enough about how your team affected my program. It was fantastic. PLEASE COME BACK!!"
- Comments by Colorado educators
