Elementary School Programs
Bring the magic of the Philharmonic to your students. From immersive concerts at the Pikes Peak Center to in-school lessons and ensemble performances, we offer tailored musical experiences for every classroom.
Elementary School Programs
Bring the magic of the Philharmonic to your students. From immersive concerts at the Pikes Peak Center to in-school lessons and ensemble performances, we offer tailored musical experiences for every classroom.
Philharmonic Kids Concert
Spark a passion for music through high-energy, live performances tailored for young ears. We provide the tools to tie every note back to your curriculum with pre-concert lessons and supporting materials, making it easy to bring the Philharmonic’s magic directly into your classroom.
Philharmonic Kids Link Up
Bridge the gap between learning and performing. Link Up provides schools with a robust, interactive curriculum including scripts, visuals, and lesson materials—all at no cost. Students develop their skills on the recorder throughout the year, eventually enjoying and participating in a concert at the Pikes Peak Center with the Philharmonic.
Orchestra Goes to School: Storytime
Invite the Philharmonic to your school for a unique blend of music and storytelling. Our 30-minute classroom lessons are tailored to K–2 learning standards, offering a hands-on way for students to explore instruments through the lens of a story. Enhance the experience with a 45-minute ensemble performance for the entire school—contact the CFA to schedule your visit.
Philharmonic Kids Concert
Spark a passion for music through high-energy, live performances tailored for young ears. We provide the tools to tie every note back to your curriculum with pre-concert lessons and supporting materials, making it easy to bring the Philharmonic’s magic directly into your classroom.
Philharmonic Kids Link Up
Bridge the gap between learning and performing. Link Up provides schools with a robust, interactive curriculum including scripts, visuals, and lesson materials—all at no cost. Students develop their skills on the recorder throughout the year, eventually enjoying and participating in a concert at the Pikes Peak Center with the Philharmonic.
Orchestra Goes to School: Storytime
Invite the Philharmonic to your school for a unique blend of music and storytelling. Our 30-minute classroom lessons are tailored to K–2 learning standards, offering a hands-on way for students to explore instruments through the lens of a story. Enhance the experience with a 45-minute ensemble performance for the entire school—contact the CFA to schedule your visit.
Nutcracker Programs
Nutcracker for a Day
Step Onto the Stage! Ignite a passion for performance by stepping onto the stage with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. This program welcomes students into the world of The Nutcracker, offering them the chance to perform alongside professional artists and explore the inner workings of the Pikes Peak Center.
Check back later this year for registration details.
Nutcracker Student Dancers
Join the tradition! We welcome student dancers (ages 7+) from the Pikes Peak Region to audition for various roles in our Thanksgiving weekend performances. This program provides young performers with professional stage experience, performing side-by-side with the Philharmonic and world-class guest artists. Visit our registration page for details and rehearsal schedules.
Check back later this year for registration details.
CFA Journal
Work in Progress: Bringing “Storytime” to Life At the Center for Future Audiences, we believe that music has a unique way of telling a story—sometimes [...]
United by Creativity: Launching the Arts Education Symposium This past Tuesday, the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region hosted its inaugural Arts Education Symposium: [...]
Philharmonic Brass Quintet Visits Cripple Creek-Victor The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic recently took a scenic trip to Cripple Creek for [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic were thrilled to host the middle school band and choir students from Canon Exploratory School [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic recently transported the Pikes Peak Center to a galaxy far, far away. Specifically, on May [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic recently navigated some unique logistics to bring world-class music to the classroom. Specifically, Maestra Chloé [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic are thrilled to celebrate a remarkable educator. On Sunday, April 26th, we officially named Megan [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic proudly celebrated the talent of our local schools during the Marsalis/Rachmaninoff Masterworks concert. Specifically, April [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic continued their community mission with an exciting school visit. Specifically, on Thursday, April 23rd, Music [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic recently hosted an unforgettable evening to celebrate our 99th anniversary. The Luminous Gala took place [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic recently provided a rare opportunity for local young talent. Specifically, members of the Colorado Springs [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic recently brought professional artistry to the local youth music community. Specifically, on April 20th, Music [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic recently brought professional expertise to North Middle School. Specifically, on April 17th, Associate Conductor Thomas [...]
The energy at the Pikes Peak Center was already electric this past Saturday, April 11th. Our Wickedly Broadway performance with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic had [...]
Joye Levy, Director of the Center for Future Audiences, and Andschana Aljets, El Paso County Special Events Supervisor, sat down with FOX21 Morning News to [...]
The Center for Future Audiences (CFA) was recently featured on the “Springs and Things” podcast to discuss a vital community mission. Specifically, Joye Levy, Director [...]
The Center for Future Audiences and the Colorado Springs Philharmonic provided a vibrant pre-concert treat for patrons during the March 14th performance of the Grieg [...]
On Friday, March 13th, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and the Center for Future Audiences (CFA) brought the excitement of the concert hall directly into the [...]
You’d be hard-pressed to name an art form that Joye Levy hasn’t lived, loved, or administered in some way. From theaters to galleries to working [...]
On Wednesday, February 25th, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic continued its mission of musical discovery. Specifically, we visited two third-grade classes at Monterey Elementary School in [...]
