Aspen Music Festival and School

06/17/2026

Spending the summer in Aspen? We’ve got you covered!📝

What would you add to this list?

📸: Diego Redel | Performing Arts Photographer Blake Nelson

06/12/2026

Pianos are here! 🗣️

Did you know that this summer, the AMFS will have 89 Steinway & Sons pianos across our campuses, in our halls, classrooms, and practice rooms? Soon, these pianos will be played by our students, faculty members, and guest artists!

Huge shoutout to the Bucksbaum Ops Crew for their incredible hard work!! Moving these massive pianos requires proper teamwork and power, and they play a huge role in our pre-summer preparation👏

06/11/2026

Congratulations to our President and CEO Alan Fletcher, who in the fall, after 21 years of brilliant leadership at the AMFS, will become president and partner with the Advisory Board for the Arts.

Alan’s impact on the AMFS has been transformational, including the redevelopment of the 38-acre world-class Bucksbaum Campus; the launch of the Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS program under the leadership of Renée Fleming and Patrick Summers; the appointment of the Wall Family Music Director Robert Spano; significant expansion of music programs in local schools; and growth from a $14 million to a $23 million organization.

The AMFS’s 2026 summer season is dedicated to Alan. Please join us in expressing our deepest appreciation for all he has done and in congratulating him on his next venture, which will allow him to have an even more global impact on the world of the arts!

📸: Lynn Goldsmith

06/10/2026

Aspen Music Festival and School Names Meghan Umber Munroe President and CEO.

Umber joins from the LA Phil. She will be the seventh executive leader of the AMFS in its 77-year history and the first woman in the position. She follows the transformational leadership of Alan Fletcher, who after 21 years will transition to the position of president emeritus.

Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/amfs-meghan-umber

📸: Sam Comen

06/08/2026

Be transported back on July 13 and 14 with two performances of Guys and Dolls, the classic Broadway musical comedy about gamblers, showgirls, and unlikely romances!
 
In collaboration with , Broadway talents Julie Benko, Bonnie Milligan, Christopher Sieber, and Ryan Vasquez will light up the stage, with DanceAspen dancers adding their extraordinary artistry to the production. Esteemed Broadway conductor Andy Einhorn returns to Aspen to lead the orchestra, joined by two-time Tony-nominated director .
 
Tickets on sale now!

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Sarah Kirkland Snider on winning Music Critics Association of North America’s Best New Opera for 2026 for her opera, Hildegard!

Read the full article here: https://operawire.com/sarah-kirkland-sniders-hildegard-wins-music-critics-association-of-north-americas-best-new-opera-for-2026/

Come see Hildegard at Harris Concert Hall on July 31st. Tickets and more information here: https://bit.ly/hildegard-sarah-kirkland-snider

"Hildegard" with libretto and music by Sarah Kirkland Snider has been named the winner of the 2026 Award for Best New Opera, conferred by the Music Critics Association of North America (MCANA).

06/05/2026

Our campus looking pretty this time of year as always...we can't wait for an entire summer of this and beautiful music!

06/03/2026

Alexander Malofeev has performed this piece in every city he’s been in since he was 9 years old... 

▶️ Watch full video on YouTube at link in bio!

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06/02/2026

Calling all locals: are you interested in getting to know AMFS students, forming lasting connections, and sharing in friendly, meaningful conversation over a home-cooked meal? Sign up to host a Student Dinner this summer!

By hosting, you'll welcome a small group of students into your home for an evening, or for down-valley volunteers, host a picnic dinner at the Paepcke Terrace behind the Klein Music Tent.

As a thank-you, all volunteer hosts receive:

🎟️ A complimentary concert ticket voucher (exclusions apply)
✉️ An invitation to our AMFS Appreciation Event on Wednesday, August 5

Students often say these evenings are among their favorite summer memories, and hosts love the chance to meet and support the next generation of musicians.

Ready to join this heartwarming tradition? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2026-student-dinners

📸: Blake Charles Photography

06/01/2026

We are officially ONE month away from the start of our season!

Pretty soon, our campuses and venues will be filled with students, artists, patrons, and staff, and we are so looking forward to another musically-filled summer in Aspen⛰️

Tickets and information for all our 2026 events available on our website here: https://bit.ly/amfs-tickets

📸: Blake Charles Photography