Rehearsals :
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It all started in 1991
Our History
The Alpine Orchestra began as an idea for allowing local musicians to play together. The group was born May 14, 1991 when some interested people met and made a plan for the acquisition of music, rehearsal space and set a time for rehearsing. Fifteen people attended the first rehearsal that June of 1991; they were in donated space with borrowed music and equipment but the orchestra was launched. The Alpine Orchestra's first concerts followed that August and the group has been preparing and performing 3 concerts a year since. The Alpine Orchestra incorporated as a non-profit organization in December, 1991.
From those first humble beginnings, the Orchestra has grown into a "family" of 40+ members, all residents of Lake and Chaffee Counties, and ranging in age from 14 to 85. Our members include people from a variety of professions, with all levels of education and musical experience. The orchestra has been led by six different conductors, acquiring valuable knowledge, skills and experience from each of them. Through generous donations from ever-growing audiences and from members themselves, the group now has several pieces of equipment, and is building a moderate library of musical compositions.
As it begins its third decade, the Alpine Orchestra continues to strive for excellence in fulfilling its purpose of sharing the enjoyment of music with the community, and expanding opportunities for talented young musicians.
From those first humble beginnings, the Orchestra has grown into a "family" of 40+ members, all residents of Lake and Chaffee Counties, and ranging in age from 14 to 85. Our members include people from a variety of professions, with all levels of education and musical experience. The orchestra has been led by six different conductors, acquiring valuable knowledge, skills and experience from each of them. Through generous donations from ever-growing audiences and from members themselves, the group now has several pieces of equipment, and is building a moderate library of musical compositions.
As it begins its third decade, the Alpine Orchestra continues to strive for excellence in fulfilling its purpose of sharing the enjoyment of music with the community, and expanding opportunities for talented young musicians.
Beth Steele, Conductor for the Alpine Orchestra
Our Conductor:
Beth Steele joined the Alpine Orchestra as conductor, in the fall of 2014.
Beth Steele joined the Alpine Orchestra as conductor, in the fall of 2014.
Former Conductors:
Dave Schutte: conducted us for 3 lovely seasons in 2013 and 2014.
Dr. Farrell Coy, longtime conductor for the orchestra, retired in December 2012 and is off traveling the country.
Our Scholarship Program
As part of our mission to expand musical opportunities for young people the Alpine Orchestra awards Scholarships to area young people pursuing music in post high school venues. For information regarding this year's scholarships please contact us.
Past Scholarship Recipients
A photo album from 20 years.
A concert in the park in our earliest years, and a bit more formal in 1998
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Tenth Anniversary 2001
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Alpine Orchestra
P.O. Box 4305
Buena Vista, CO 81211
info@alpineorchestra.org
P.O. Box 4305
Buena Vista, CO 81211
info@alpineorchestra.org
