Arvada Chorale & Colorado Wind Ensemble

June 21 - June 21, 2012

The Arvada Chorale and the Colorado Wind Ensemble present
Carmina Burana

Outdoor Amphitheater

Thursday, June 21, 7:30 p.m.

Plaza opens at 6:00 p.m.
Gates open at 6:30 p.m.

Ticket Prices
Premium Covered $18
Covered $15
GA Lawn $10
Children $5 (unlimited for lawn seating)

Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, a 24 movement cantata, based on 24 of the poems found in the medieval collection, is one of the most exciting and stirring pieces of music ever written. The best-known movement is “O Fortuna” which opens and closes the piece. There is no better way to enjoy a summer evening under the stars than listening to the Carmina Burana being performed by the Arvada Chorale in collaboration with the Colorado Wind Ensemble.

Listen to John Williams and the Boston Pops perform a piece of "O Fortuna" from the album "NBC Presents Summon the Heroes" {purchased from iTunes}

If song does not play - click here to Play Song {file will open}

Arvada Chorale

Over thirty years ago, the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities created a community chorus made up of amateur singers, called the Arvada Center Chorale. Since that time, the Chorale has had the vision of bringing joy and enrichment through beautiful choral music. Along with its many concerts at the Arvada Center and other Front Range venues, the Chorale has traveled abroad, most recently to the British Isles.

Now reorganized as a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, the Arvada Chorale Company is a vital, thriving organization committed to musical excellence. The Chorale continues to be the resident Chorale of the Arvada Center, and is an integral part of Arvada and the Front Range community. The Chorale is grateful for the continued support of the Science and Cultural Facilities District.

Colorado Wind Ensemble

What is a wind ensemble? Think of it as a “wind orchestra” – the orchestral wind and percussion sections with added “color” instruments from the concert band, such as saxophones and euphonium. A wind ensemble is much like a traditional concert band, but each musician plays more as a soloist within a large group rather than as one member of a large section playing the same part.

The Colorado Wind Ensemble’s mission is to provide opportunities for musicians to create, and audiences to experience, exceptional live performances of wind ensemble music. Over seventy-five percent of the CWE’s musicians have degrees in music, over forty percent have advanced music degrees, and over fifty percent make their living in music fields. The CWE is the only wind ensemble in the metro area outside of academia.

We perform music from all eras and for groups of all sizes, including Renaissance ensembles, Baroque works, classical chamber pieces, marches, military and symphonic band works, and contemporary compositions that use all combinations of wind instruments imaginable. From Bach to Holst, Stravinsky to Schwantner, we love the challenge, excitement, and pleasure of playing diverse music of all kinds.

The CWE is in its 30th season. We are led by conductor and musical director Matthew J. Roeder, DMA. Dr. Roeder is also the associate director of bands at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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All concerts are held in the Outdoor Amphitheater, where the lawn seats are less than 70 feet from the stage.

Concessions Available or Bring your Own Picnic, but no glass, please

Free Parking
Concerts held rain or shine

Outdoor Amphitheater

The amphitheater is also an intimate setting where no patron is more than 100 feet from the stage. This beautiful outdoor venue features covered, fixed seating for 600 people, room on the lawn for up to 1,000 more and plenty of space for picnics.

Amphitheater Policies

Everyone Must Have a Ticket
Please be advised that all patrons, including children, need a ticket for concert entry

Please be advised that we no longer reprint concert tickets.

All Events Held Rain or Shine
Summer concerts will still be held in the amphitheater. All events are held rain or shine and because of this we cannot give refunds, credits, or exchanges for summer events.

Food and Beverages
In compliance with City of Arvada regulations please do not bring alcohol beverages or glass containers. Wine and beer service is available at each event.

You may bring your own picnic dinner into the outdoor amphitheater, or enjoy our barbecue plate and picnic items available for purchase from our concession area located in the plaza. Concessions open at 6PM.  Coolers will be allowed in the Amphitheater: however as lawn seating begins to fill you may be asked to remove your coolers to your car prior to the performance start time. The center grounds and picnic areas are open all day.

Event Times
Please check your ticket for when the Amphitheater gates open. These times are NOT the same for all concerts.

General Admission Lawn
If you have tickets for general admission lawn seating, you are welcome to bring your own blanket to sit on, but NO CHAIRS will be allowed into the amphitheater. 

Free Parking
As always parking is ample and free.

Due to the nature of live theatrical bookings - dates, titles, availability and prices are subject to change.