Christmas Symphony

CONDUCTOR
Adam Torres

Adam Torres, a Denver-based artist, is quickly emerging as a significant musical voice in the United States and beyond. 2022 marked the beginning of Torres’ tenure as Artistic Director of the Colorado Springs Chorale, and he is excited to bring his energy and passion to the Chorale’s 67th season through standalone concerts and collaborations with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic and other organizations. Additionally, Maestro Torres holds appointments as Music Director for Stratus Chamber Orchestra and as Senior Instructor for the Colorado State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, where he also serves as the Program Director for the Summer Residency Master of Music Program (Conducting Emphasis) for Music Educators.

Recent highlights of Torres’ work include his main stage conducting debut with the Cheyenne Symphony, as well as engagements with Colorado Symphony (Cover Conductor), St. Louis Symphony (Cover Conductor), and the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music (Assistant Conductor) in Santa Cruz, CA.

Through the years, Torres has been a significant contributor to the arts scene along the Front Range. In addition to his work with the Cheyenne Symphony. He served as Principal Conductor for Loveland Opera Theatre and held Assistant Conductor positions with Fort Collins Symphony and Denver Young Artists Orchestra. Guest conducting and cover conducting engagements include Opera Fort Collins, Opera Steamboat, Colorado Pops Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Colorado Springs Conservatory, and Hyperprism Music. Outside the US, Torres served as a rehearsal pianist and assistant conductor for Opera Orvieto (Italy) and traveled to Paris and Cologne in 2022 to apprentice with Cristian Măcelaru and the Orchestre National de France and WDR Sinfonieorchester of Cologne.

Deeply committed to inspiring young minds through music, Torres has assisted with community programs such as El Sistema Colorado and has served as a clinician in public schools in Colorado and Texas. Recent guest conducting with Honor Orchestras include the Continental League (2022) and Cherry Creek Honor Orchestra (2023). Other community and student engagement projects include work with ensembles such as the Alpharetta Symphony, Fort Collins’ Health and Wellness Orchestra, Bas Bleu Theatre, San Angelo Symphony Chorus, Colorado State University Orchestra and CSU Opera, Angelo State University Wind Ensemble, and Angelo Civic Theater.

For more information on Adam Torres’ work and upcoming engagements, please visit adamtorresmusic.com.

Founded in 1956, the Colorado Springs Chorale serves the Pikes Peak Region as the premier symphonic chorus. Under the baton of artistic director and conductor, Adam Torres, the Chorale presents performances each season, spanning everything from great classical masterworks to musicals and pops concerts. The Chorale has proudly performed as chorus for the Colorado Springs Philharmonic for 67 seasons.

In June of 2022, the Chorale traveled to France and became the first ever choir to perform for veterans and heads of state at the international ceremony commemorating D-Day at Normandy American Cemetery.

The Chorale offers scholarships for high school students, discounted concert tickets for senior, military, and families, and music education classes. Learn more about the Chorale and its programs and events at www.cschorale.org

The Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale is now in its 47th season of musical excellence in the choral arts for youth serving all corners of the Pikes Peak Region. Groups from the Children’s Chorale perform locally, nationally, and internationally serving as musical ambassadors from Colorado Springs. Their fun, fast-paced, and musically impressive performances are a hallmark of the organization and are treasured by those who hear them.

“Recently I had the privilege once again to work with the Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale…. what an incredible group of young singers. Their expressivity, musicality and passion is inspirational! Each time I heard them perform, I was moved by their connection with the audience artistically.”
Henry Leck, conductor, composer, and author.

The Chorale’s musical excellence has earned them national recognition as one of the country’s outstanding children’s choirs and first place awards from numerous international choir festivals. In the United States, the choirs of the Children’s Chorale have been honored to be guest performers at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC, the Lincoln Center, and several times at Carnegie Hall. The Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale has received the El Pomar Award for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities for the state of Colorado, the Mayor’s International Award for International Outreach, and has been honored to receive several awards from the Pikes Peak Arts Council.

Colorado Springs Children’s Chorale is thrilled to return to another year of Nutcracker performing with the wonderful Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Nutcracker heralds the beginning of a magical holiday season which finds the Children’s Chorale all over the region spreading holiday cheer through song. Please join us for ‘Tis the Season-A Choral Christmas on December 3rd, 3:00 p.m. as we join voices with members of the community in a Messiah Sing-a-Long and favorite carols of the season at the Pikes Peak Center!

Children’s Chorale Singers

Crescendo Ensemble

Cutter Agrusa
Brooklynn Allen
Cayne Book
Betty Curtin
Keen Dorsey-Lee
Elena LaForce
Rosetta Lane
Makenna Penn
Genevieve Ralston
Kaelianna Scott
Sariah VanPelt
Axton Vasquez

Pinnacle Ensemble

Renee Albrecht
Erika Calcagno
Kristina Calcagno
Valentina Coss
Brienne Frazier
Maurilio Gonzalez III
Landen Hayes
Tan Nguyen
Lily Reeher
Leighanna Rose
Caleb Wilkins

Alums

Stephen Bauer
Jake Brumley
Jennifer Candib
Sarah Chandler
Rachel Fancher
Melissa O’Rear
Stephen O’Rear
Vanessa Pendley
Wes Sparkes