Center for Musical Arts

06/04/2026

A unique opportunity! Secure your spot today: coloradomusicfestival.org/education/

Ever wondered what it feels like to be inside the orchestra?

The Violin Experience 🎻
July 31 | 2:00 PM | $150 | Limited to 8 participants (only a few spots left)
🎫 coloradomusicfestival.org/education/

Step onto the stage and try the violin firsthand—no experience needed. A rare chance to explore the instrument and see how orchestral musicians shape the music from within.

05/29/2026

🥁 Spring Performances at CMA!

As we wrap up the spring semester at CMA, we’re celebrating a season filled with recitals and concerts that showcase the hard work and growth of our students. It’s been inspiring to watch their confidence and musicianship develop throughout the year.

A recent highlight was our Drum Recital on May 16, featuring energetic and impressive performances from our percussion students.

📷 Photos captured by Geremy Kornreich

05/27/2026

✨ Get to know Julianne Davis, faculty for our Beginning Piano classes:
Julianne Davis, soprano, is known for her high-flying virtuosity and dramatic characterizations in operatic, concert, and song literature. She has performed extensively with Boulder Opera Company, having been cast as the Marschallin in Strauss’s Der Rossenkavalier and the Queen of the Night in Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and appearing in Opera in the Park and various other concerts around the Boulder area. Locally she has also appeared with the Boulder Chorale, Boulder Symphony, Broomfield Symphony, and Longmont Symphony, performing works from Handel to Brahms and Dvorak to Verdi. She was the soprano for the Messiah Festival of the Arts in Kansas and has performed with the Bronx Opera and the International Vocal Arts Institute in New York and Italy. Previous operatic appearances include the title role in Suor Angelica, Anina in La Traviata, Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus, and Lucy in The Telephone. Musical theater roles have included Maria in The Sound of Music, Rosa Budd in Drood, Irene Molloy in Hello, Dolly!, and Mrs. Anderson in A Little Night Music. Julianne is also an accomplished pianist, having studied throughout her schooling, including in college and graduate school. She has excelled in the art of collaboration, and has played for individuals and organizations in every community where she has lived. As a seeker of excellence in technique, and having been inspired by master teachers, she takes good teaching very seriously, and believes beginners deserve the best start they can get. Julianne holds degrees in music education and vocal performance from Bethany College in Lindsborg KS and a graduate degree in vocal performance from the University of Northern Iowa.

Learn more and sign up at https://cmfcma.opus1.io/w/summer-all

05/26/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓️!
Registration is now open for our Conducting Workshop with Maestro Slatkin on July 24 https://coloradomusicfestival.org/education/

05/21/2026

“These classes don’t just prepare kids for music; they prepare them for life by teaching them the value of sharing, socialization, and joy in community.”
From inspiring faculty to meaningful musical experiences, our summer camps are designed to build both artistry and community.
Read more on our blog 📰 https://centerformusicalarts.org/from-shy-notes-to-a-confident-voice/
and discover our summer camps here ☀️ https://cmfcma.opus1.io/w/summer-all

05/15/2026

💫Introducing Becca Kronyak, faculty for our Meet the Instruments and Ukes & Keys classses:

Becca Kronyak, originally from northern New Jersey, is a classical saxophonist who began her musical studies at the age of 10. As a performer, she has played in a variety of musical ensembles including concert bands, athletic bands, jazz bands, saxophone quartets, and musical pit orchestras. As a soloist, she received 1st place in the New England Saxophone Classical Competition in 2016.
In addition to her love for playing, Becca has an insatiable passion for teaching. Her career as a music teacher began in her junior year of high school, where she taught saxophone lessons to younger students after school. As a professional, she has taught music to students ages 3-70 in a variety of instrumental and general music settings. Students who study with Becca can expect to experience a wide variety of musical repertoire through playing, singing, moving, and listening. She is dedicated to providing meaningful and joyful musical experiences for all students.
Becca holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music.

Sign up today🎼 https://cmfcma.opus1.io/w/summer-all

05/14/2026

Sing, dance, play, and explore the joy of music!🎺🥁🎤

Join us for a fun-filled week of active music making through the Orff-Schulwerk approach.

Kids will sing, play percussion instruments, folk dance, and more — all while building creativity and confidence. The week ends with a special performance for family and friends.

👉 https://centerformusicalarts.org/summer-camps/

05/13/2026

Horn player Nicolee Kuester grew up attending concerts at Chautauqua, studying at the Center for Musical Arts, and dreaming big. Last summer, she returned to perform with the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra — a full-circle moment years in the making.

Read about Nicolee’s inspiring musical journey and the power of community music education in our blog https://centerformusicalarts.org/blog/

05/11/2026

⭐️You’re Invited!⭐️

Celebrate 50 years of the Colorado Music Festival and 30 years of the Center for Musical Arts at our Gala on Saturday, July 11 at 6 PM at the Boulder Jewish Community Center.

Enjoy live entertainment by the Amara Quartet from the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings.

Tickets on sale May 15 🔔

$175 individual | $350 couple

11/10/2025

Long live the queen — and our incredible faculty! 👑 Step into Elizabeth I’s world and see how our own Tammy L. Meneghini and Rick Pruitt brought the Queen back to her throne at this year's United Solo Festival in New York.

Elizabeth I: In Her Own Words ***** Meet the Queen as Ruler and Woman By Alix Cohen November 3, 2025: Elizabeth, “by the Grace of God, Queen of England, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith” never expected to assume the throne. The path was riddled with uncertainty, political danger, and sh...