Arts at Altitude Music Fest featuring the Cleveland Pops Orchestra
This summer, YMCA of the Rockies will host the inaugural Arts at Altitude Festival in partnership with the renowned Cleveland Pops Orchestra. From August 10-17, the Cleveland Pops will take over the beloved Colorado mountain resort’s Estes Park Center location with artist meet-and-greets, instrument showcases, music education sessions, open mic nights and solo pop-ups. The residency will be punctuated by two signature performances – a jazz evening on August 10 and a Broadway program on August 17.
Led by founding conductor and clarinetist, Carl Topilow, The Cleveland Pops Orchestra is a musical experience for all ages. Delivering unexpected performances of popular music from stage, film and television, the group offers toe-tapping fun for everyone.
Full Schedule:
Saturday, August 10
Jazz Program in Hempel Auditorium | 7pm-9pm
Tickets: $5 per person
Buy tickets here!
Sunday, August 11
Chapel Service Performance
Hyde Chapel | 10am
Pop-up Performance at Administration Building | 3pm
Monday, August 12
Pop-up performances at Mootz Family Craft and Design Center |10am
Enjoy the music as you work on your craft projects!
Tuesday, August 13
Open Mic Night & Jam Session at Hyde Chapel | 7pm-9pm
Bring your own instruments and join musicians from the Cleveland Pops Orchestra. Bring your own music sheet, if available.
Wednesday, August 14
Instrument Showcase at the Mootz Family Craft and Design Center | 3pm-5pm
This interactive experience is designed for kids and adults of all ages to learn and interact with musical instruments.
Meet the Maestro and his musicians at the Library | 7pm-8pm
Learn more about the talent behind the sound.
Thursday, August 15
Pop-up performance at Administration Building | 10am
Broadway through the Years at the Library | 7pm
Discuss and hear hit Broadway songs with musicians from the orchestra
Friday, August 16
Story-time Accompany; musicians join children’s story time at the Library | 10:30am
Saturday, August 17
Broadway Through the Years Performance in Ruesch Auditorium | 7pm
Enjoy the songs of Broadway’s most famous shows, from the classics of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, and Stephen Sondheim to the shows of today with charismatic guest vocalists.
Tickets: Adults $20 | Children $10
Buy tickets here!
Event Information
Saturday, August 10
through Saturday, August 17
Additional Events
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Sat 18 May
Sport
Samson's Revenge
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 AM
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Sun 2 Jun
Workshop
Nature Workshop: Colorado Life Zones
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Wed 19 Jun
Workshop
Nature Workshop: Birds by Habitat
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Thu 4 Jul
Family Fun
4th of July Parade
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 AM
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Mon 8 Jul
Workshop
Nature Workshop: Rocky Mountain Wildflowers
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Mon 8 Jul
Workshop
Nature Workshop: Geology of Rocky Mountain National Park
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sun 4 Aug
Workshop
Nature Workshop: On the Trail
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Sat 10 Aug
Family Fun
Jazz Concert with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra Ensemble
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM