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Stratus Chamber Orchestra
A New Tradition in Chamber Music
David Rutherford, Music Director
The Stratus Chamber Orchestra (Formerly Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra) is composed of players who share their vision of attaining the highest possible standard of excellence in musicianship. Stratus is particularly well known for its engaging repertoire, encompassing chamber orchestra music from the Baroque to the avant-garde.
The orchestra proudly presents many regional premieres of the works of living composers. The musicians of Stratus bring a rich diversity of training and performing experience to the ensemble, gained through their solo performances and membership and leadership positions in a variety of ensembles. The orchestra has a tradition of collaboration with many regional arts organizations.
Visit www.StratusCO.org or more information
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The Colorado Women’s Chorale
was founded in 2003 and has performed in various states and in
2007 toured to Sydney, Australia. In 2012, Jennifer Ferguson became
its conductor. The CWC has worked with many colleague groups of
metro Denver, including the Musica Sacra Chamber Orchestra, the
DU Men’s Choir, DU IdioSingcrasies, the Douglas County Belles
and others. Most recently the women were invited to back up Broadway
star, Tom Wopat in a special number for his concert with the Musica
Sacra Orchestra’s Big Band for Augustana Arts. In 2014,
the CWC will be joining choirs from around the world to perform
at a festival concert featuring the works of contemporary composer,
Gwyneth Walker at New York's Lincoln Center. The Chorale focuses
its music selection on modern works written specifically for women’s
voices, and CWC’s mission is to enrich the community through
culturally and artistically diverse performances.
For tickets, CLICK HERE
and for more information, please visit www.thecoloradowomenschorale.org.
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and Other Associate Ensembles |
The Gossamer Winds quintet was established in
2005 with the intention of making great music accessible to all
audiences and helping the greater Denver community. Focusing on
a wide range of classical repertoire, they broaden musical expectations
of the traditional wind ensemble by including a variety of styles.
For more information contact John Richardson at xjohn@qwest.net
Katie Smith, oboe
John Richardson, bassoon
Jill Dorn, horn
Amanda Rusten, flute
guest artist, clarinet |
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