Under the vision and leadership of Music Director Michael Butterman, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra is celebrating its 53rd year of providing outstanding orchestral music in Boulder. Michael Butterman is making his mark as a model for today's conductors with his commitment to creative artistry, innovative programming, and true engagement of audiences and communities in which he works.

Founded in 1958, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra is a critically acclaimed, fully professional, year-round symphony orchestra. Each season the orchestra presents a dynamic mix of masterpieces and promising new works, highlighting both accomplished and emerging guest artists with a special emphasis on Boulder's own creative community.

With a strong commitment to education and community outreach, the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra provides a year-long program in Boulder County classrooms through its Philharmonic Discovery Concerts. In addition, individual members of the orchestra teach classes both privately and throughout the Boulder Valley School District and Parlando School for the Arts.

Our vision statement:

The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra reflects and fosters all that makes Boulder special―its creativity, spirit, beauty and quest for knowledge. By connecting people to orchestral music, we strive to be an essential part of our community's cultural fabric.

For more information about the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, please contact Kevin Shuck at 303-449-1343 x 3 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra was voted Best of Boulder in Classical Music
by the readers of Boulder Weekly in 2009 and 2010