Summary
Organization name
Aspen Music Festival and School
1949
Tax id (EIN)
84-0445087
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
225 MUSIC SCHOOL RDASPEN, CO 81611
Aspen, CO, US, 81611
About
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Your support of the Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) is vital in bringing each sensational summer season and impactful local music education programs to life.
Join a loyal community of music enthusiasts, students, educators, and artists in celebrating the union of mind, body, and spirit through the art of music today.
Every gift to the Aspen Music Festival and School:
• Provides financial assistance to talented young musicians
• Ensures that AMFS attracts and retains world-class faculty
• Brings music education and free arts programming to over 3,500 children and families
• Inspires innovation through programming, new compositions, and collaborations
• Enriches the community through the presentation of more than 300 performances, free community events, and livestreams
Mission
The Aspen Music Festival and School’s mission is to be the preeminent summer institution of classical music education, performances, and presentations; to be transformational and inspirational for all involved and; to be innovative and a catalyst for change in the world of music, while drawing on and respecting its great traditions.
We strive to be:
• A school unique in its teaching practice and philosophy, inspiring every student through study and performance;
• A magnet for the highest-quality students, artist-faculty, and guest artists;
• A center for great musical performances where listeners enrich their enjoyment of music; and
• A force for positive change in the world of music.
All in the context of respecting and nurturing the Aspen Idea and the Aspen community, celebrating the union of mind, body, and spirit through the art of music.
Background Statement
Founded in 1949, the Aspen Music Festival and School is regarded as one of the top classical music organizations in the world. We strive to enrich lives through music and are noted both for our concert programming and training of talented, young musicians.
The AMFS presents a robust schedule of events year-round, with programming divided into three categories: the summer Festival and School, a Winter Music Series, and our year-round Education and Community programs.
At the core of our offerings is our 8-week summer Festival which immerses the City of Aspen and the greater Roaring Fork Valley in creative spirit and artistic innovation; more than 115 artist-faculty members, 110 guest artists, and 450 student musicians join us for a unique experience in a stunning environment. We offer more than 200 events during the summer Festival, more than half of which are free for the public.
Our Winter Music Series highlights a fantastic lineup of dynamic guest artists during the coldest months of the year, and our year-round Education and Community programs bring high-quality, musical education experiences to more than 4,000 children at all learning levels. More than half of youth participants receive tuition and/or instrument scholarships, and offerings continue to expand in direct response to demand.
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Organization Data
ASPEN, CO 81611