Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble

07/19/2026

Today is 7/19. We're so thankful to get to make music in this beautiful city, and more importantly for our fantastic audience members who help us close the circle on the art of making music!

To our magnificent members both past, current, and future thank you for making the music!

Summer is still in full swing but we can't wait to make beautiful music with and for all of you this upcoming season!

07/14/2026

Announcing CVAE's 2026-2027 Season!

Friday, October 16 - 7:30 pm Voices of a New World Featuring the World Premiere of As Starlight Erupts by Kile Smith Commissioned by CVAE, with texts from Tesla’s Walk by Colorado Springs author Jimmy Sena. Grace & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church

07/10/2026

We have officially received the score to As Starlight Erupts, the piece we commissioned from the brilliant Kile Smith, with texts taken from Tesla's Walk by our own Jimmy Sena! We performed Kile's piece Jerusalem back at our final concert in April.

We're very excited to premiere this wonderful piece on October 16th at 7:30 at Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church! Stay tuned for ticket information, interviews with Kile and Jimmy, and perhaps a giveaway or two before the concert!

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe 4th of July.

And a huge thank you to the brave firefighters who are working day and night to keep us safe across the state of Colorado, and especially here just south of us near Beulah.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by these fires.

06/05/2026

Anton Bruckner's Os Justi is a masterpiece. Written during the height of the romantic era, Bruckner's genius piece doesn't use a single accidental.

Please enjoy this recording from our February 2026 concert, "Choral Horizons"

Colorado Vocal Arts EnsembleDeborah Jenkins Teske, conductorA bea...

06/04/2026

Have you seen CVAE’s new video yet?

If you’re new to the Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble — or if you’ve been with us for years — this short video offers a glimpse into the artistry, passion, and community spirit that define our ensemble.

From powerful performances to meaningful musical connection, CVAE is proud to bring choral music to life in the Pikes Peak region.

Take a moment to watch, share, and help us spread the word as we prepare for an exciting new season ahead!

CVAE is a 30-voice chamber choir dedicated to enriching lives through excellence in the choral art and serving the Pikes Region since 1992. To learn more abo...

05/27/2026

Mark your calendars — the Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble’s 2026–2027 season is beginning to take shape, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Voices of a New World - Friday, October 16th at Grace & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Featuring the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by acclaimed composer Kile Smith celebrating the Colorado State Sesquicentennial and America@250.

Wintersong 25th Anniversary - Wednesday, December 9th & Thursday, December 10th at Shove Memorial Chapel
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this beloved Colorado Springs tradition featuring music and spoken word by candlelight.

Plus:
Sunday, March 7 — Grace & St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Saturday, May 15 — Chapman Foundations Recital Hall
(Programming details coming soon!)

Stay tuned for full season details and ticket information. We look forward to sharing another extraordinary season of music with you.

05/18/2026

A season of beautiful music begins long before the first note is sung.

As the Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble prepares for an exciting 2026–2027 season — including a world premiere commission and the 25th anniversary of Wintersong — we’re reminded that performances like these are only possible because of a community that believes in the power of choral music.

Your support helps bring ambitious artistic programming to life, supports talented singers and musicians, and ensures that meaningful musical experiences continue to flourish in our community.

If CVAE’s music has moved you, inspired you, or brought beauty to your life, we invite you to help us grow something beautiful together.

Make a gift today at https://www.cvae.org/donate-portal. Thank you for your support.

04/18/2026

Thank you again for joining us last night for "Hope is the Thing With Feathers." We loved spending that time with you.

Stay tuned for information throughout the summer about our upcoming season, and updates for the world premiere of the piece we commissioned, music by Kile Smith with texts from Tesla's Walk by our very own Jim Sena.

It's been an honor getting to make music for you this season! Season 34 is right around the corner! Have a wonderful summer!

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04/18/2026

"Hope Is The Thing With Feathers" in just a few minutes! It's not too late to join us for our final concert of the season!