Big Sounds in a Big Space

Sat 9/10/22 5pm

Rotary Amphitheater
Cerise Park
Montrose CO

Our only free and outdoor concert of the season, our annual Pops concert kicks off season 51. We’ll perform a wide range of popular and traditional music styles sure to please concert­goers of all ages. Bring your own shade and sunscreen, round up your friends, and bask in the glow!

With thanks to our Concert Partner

• Concert Program (19 MB)
• Press release about guest conductor
• Radio promo
• Radio interview part 1, part 2

We are delighted and pleased to announce that Cimarron Wealth Management (formerly Colorado West Investments) will headline VSA events for an initial three-season term, marking the first time the nonprofit has had a season partner since its inception in 1970.

"In a world that is increasingly digital and distant, there is something extraordinarily special about bringing community together for a common purpose, and for over 50 years, the VSA has been at the center of this effort,” Michael Murphy, wealth advisor with CWM, said.

“The VSA enriches the community with live music; they give a diverse group of musicians an outlet for creating art and beauty; and they remain dedicated to passing on musical traditions to future generations. We will be cheering them on at each concert this year, and we hope you will, too.”

• News release
• Radio interview

A Colorado Christmas

Sat 12/3/22 7:30pm 
Sun 12/4/22 3pm

Montrose Pavilion
1800 Pavilion Dr
Montrose CO

The orchestra and chorus present the perfect present for the entire family! Join us to ring in the cheer with the joyous sounds of the holidays. These festive favorites will warm your heart and start off the season right, Colorado­ style. 

With thanks to our Concert Partner

• Concert program
• Concert slideshow
• Radio ad for underwriting (adopt a musician/section)
• Radio ad for Christmas concert
• Interview with guest conductor, Troy Raper
• Interview with chorus conductor - Katy Kristoffersen
• 2nd Interview with guest conductor, Troy Raper
• Radio ad - Christmas gift idea!
• 10/14 News release about guest conductor
• 11/21 News release about the concert and guest conductor

Be inspired!

Sat 2/4/23 7:30pm
Sun 2/5/23 3pm

Montrose Pavilion
1800 Pavilion Dr
Montrose CO

Spanning time to present-day, this concert celebrates the beautiful minds and imaginations of music’s child prodigies and young composers. These brilliant artists are some of the most well-known for their contribution to music history—or for the music they’re making right now! Be inspired by these young people who dream big. 

With thanks to our Concert Partner

• Radio ad
• 12/6 News release about guest conductor
• Poster
• Bio for guest conductor, Charlotte Ruth Harrison
• Radio interview with Charlotte Ruth Harrison #1 
• Radio interview with Charlotte Ruth Harrison #2
  
• Radio interview with chorus conductor, Katy Kristoffersen
• TV interview with Anwen Borgo
• Telluride Daily Planet article about Young Composers
• Concert program
• Concert slideshow

Sat 4/22/23 7:30pm
Sun 4/23/23 3pm

Montrose Pavilion
1800 Pavilion Dr
Montrose CO

It’s a bird...it’s a plane...it’s the VSA Orchestra and Chorus in their final performance of the season! This jam­packed concert teams up some of the most iconic superhero themes of all time, along with pop songs that are the stuff of legend. These songs connect us across oceans and beyond borders, forming links to the past, present, and future. With cape or guitar, everyone needs a hero! Join us for a family friendly concert that’s just plain fun.

With thanks to our Concert Partner

• Poster
• Radio Spot
• Radio Interview with Steven Aguiló-Arbues #1
• Radio Interview with Steven Aguiló-Arbues #2
• Radio Interview with chorus conductor, Katy Kristoffersen
• March 3rd news release -  Guest Conductor for Pop Stars & Superheroes concert
• Bio - Steven Aguiló-Arbues
• Concert Program
• Telluride Daily Planet article