Boulder Phil’s 2021 Virtual Discovery Concert
Cheers, Tears and Fears: Music and Emotion
March 15 – May 21, 2021
The 2021 Discovery Concert is completely virtual this season, expanding our usual one-day field trip experience in Macky Auditorium to a month-long Discovery offering. In addition to our annual curriculum packet, this year’s program offers supplemental virtual education materials, including a library of interactive recorded performances by Boulder Phil musicians, that parents, teachers, and students can access online at any time throughout Discovery month.
Our 2021 Discovery Program explores the relationship between music and emotions. Students will learn how composers use different musical techniques such as dynamics, instrumentation, and key signatures to create emotion in their music. Featuring works by Samuel Barber, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Antonín Dvorák, George Walker, Gustav Mahler, Missy Mazzoli, Felix Mendelssohn, Jessie Montgomery, Modest Mussorgsky, Florence Price, and Clara Schumann.
To experience the 2021 Discovery Program, please complete this online form: https://bit.ly/3toXuX2. You will receive access to our complete virtual program to be enjoyed at your convenience anytime from March 15 – May 21.
The 2021 Discovery Program is partially funded by Boulder Phil’s education program sponsors including the SeiSolo Foundation, SCFD, and Eleanor and Harry Poehlmann. Due to their incredible support, we are thrilled to offer our 2021 Discovery Program for FREE! Please consider giving a suggested contribution of $6 per student to support our on-going efforts to provide and expand our annual Discovery program. Donate Now
This summer, spend your Friday nights on the Hill! Grab dinner to-go from one of the Hill’s many restaurants and head to the Hill Event Street where different local bands will be performing every week.
The Boulder Phil’s string quartet, #nophilter, will perform on Friday, September 10 from 6-8 PM (between The Sink and Cafe Aion). Imagine pop, rock and metal played by a virtuosic string quartet.
Seating is available at the adjacent restaurants’ outdoor patios, otherwise standing room. Attendees are encouraged to bring folding chairs or blankets to sit on if they like.
The Boulder Phil and the Boulder County Audubon Society partner to connect community members with the natural world through music, as Interpretive Naturalist Dave Sutherland leads music-themed nature hikes in Boulder’s beautiful outdoor spaces. The Audubon Society is one of the world’s oldest non-profit environmental organizations dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitat. These hikes are free and open to the public.
On October 3, the Boulder Philharmonic will kick off its fall season with a “Together Again” concert featuring music of Haydn and Martin. Get warmed up for the concert with naturalist Dave Sutherland on a search for local birds during the fall migration; and with the aid of portable speakers, explore ways that birds have been captured in classical music. Beautiful musical selections and fall colors guaranteed. Meet at Sawhill Ponds for an easy stroll.
To sign-up, please email Dave Sutherland at dsutherland4747@gmail.com. Hikes are limited to 20 people.
Per the CDC and State of Colorado and Boulder County Public Health, most public health orders are now lifted. Face coverings are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals on our field trips. Those who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear a face covering. Those who are fully vaccinated may choose whether or not to wear a face covering.
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Michael Butterman, conductor
HAYDN Symphony No. 1 in D Major
HAYDN Sinfonia concertante in B-flat Major
MARTIN Petite symphonie concertante, Op. 54
With featured musicians:
Sarah Bierhaus, oboe
JJ Sechan, bassoon
Charles Wetherbee, violin
Charles Lee, cello
Kathleen Wychulis, harp
Jeremy Reger, harpsichord
Jennifer Hayghe, piano
Article: Boulder Phil “Together Again” for two short concerts in October | SharpsandFlatirons.com
The Boulder Phil has developed protocols to ensure a safe environment for everyone. Given the recently updated Boulder County Health orders, our concerts will be fully vaccinated events with masks required. Please visit boulderphil.org/safety for the most up-to-date information. We thank you in advance for your understanding as we continue to ensure the health and safety of our musicians, staff and patrons. If any policy change makes you uncomfortable, or if you or someone in your party is exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, please call our Box Office at 303.449.1343 to return your tickets for a refund or convert your tickets to a donation no later than 4 hours prior to the event.
The Boulder Phil and the Boulder County Audubon Society partner to connect community members with the natural world through music, as Interpretive Naturalist Dave Sutherland leads music-themed nature hikes in Boulder’s beautiful outdoor spaces. The Audubon Society is one of the world’s oldest non-profit environmental organizations dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitat. These hikes are free and open to the public.
Rich with meaning and memories, our favorite landscapes speak to us in many ways: joy, beauty, nostalgia, awe, even dissonance. How do composers capture the essence of the land in music? Join naturalist Dave Sutherland for a beautiful fall colors hike to sample music that invokes our sense of place, including works to be featured at future Boulder Philharmonic concerts this season. How would you express your memories of your favorite landscapes through music? Meet at the front of the East Boulder Recreation Center for an easy hike along South Boulder Creek.
To sign-up, please email Dave Sutherland at dsutherland4747@gmail.com. Hikes are limited to 20 people.
Per the CDC and State of Colorado and Boulder County Public Health, most public health orders are now lifted. Face coverings are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals on our field trips. Those who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear a face covering. Those who are fully vaccinated may choose whether or not to wear a face covering.
The Boulder Phil and the Boulder County Audubon Society partner to connect community members with the natural world through music, as Interpretive Naturalist Dave Sutherland leads music-themed nature hikes in Boulder’s beautiful outdoor spaces. The Audubon Society is one of the world’s oldest non-profit environmental organizations dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitat. These hikes are free and open to the public.
Rich with meaning and memories, our favorite landscapes speak to us in many ways: joy, beauty, nostalgia, awe, even dissonance. How do composers capture the essence of the land in music? Join naturalist Dave Sutherland for a beautiful fall colors hike to sample music that invokes our sense of place, including works to be featured at future Boulder Philharmonic concerts this season. How would you express your memories of your favorite landscapes through music? Meet at the front of the East Boulder Recreation Center for an easy hike along South Boulder Creek.
To sign-up, please email Dave Sutherland at dsutherland4747@gmail.com. Hikes are limited to 20 people.
Per the CDC and State of Colorado and Boulder County Public Health, most public health orders are now lifted. Face coverings are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals on our field trips. Those who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear a face covering. Those who are fully vaccinated may choose whether or not to wear a face covering.
Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra
Michael Butterman, conductor
SHOSTAKOVICH Jazz Suite No. 1
MILHAUD The Creation of the World, Op. 81a
WEILL Little Threepenny Music
American jazz has made an impact worldwide, and many European classical composers have been drawn to its unique rhythms, harmonies and instruments. From Milhaud’s Harlem-inspired ballet score to Weill’s cabaret-style opera (think “Mack the Knife”), you’ll hear what it sounds like when composers let their hair down.
Article: Boulder Phil “Together Again” for two short concerts in October | SharpsandFlatirons.com
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The Boulder Phil has developed protocols to ensure a safe environment for everyone. Given the recently updated Boulder County Health orders, our concerts will be fully vaccinated events with masks required. Please visit boulderphil.org/safety for the most up-to-date information. We thank you in advance for your understanding as we continue to ensure the health and safety of our musicians, staff and patrons. If any policy change makes you uncomfortable, or if you or someone in your party is exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, please call our Box Office at 303.449.1343 to return your tickets for a refund or convert your tickets to a donation no later than 4 hours prior to the event.
The Boulder Phil and the Boulder County Audubon Society partner to connect community members with the natural world through music, as Interpretive Naturalist Dave Sutherland leads music-themed nature hikes in Boulder’s beautiful outdoor spaces. The Audubon Society is one of the world’s oldest non-profit environmental organizations dedicated to the conservation of birds and their habitat. These hikes are free and open to the public.
“If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.”
– Loren Eiseley
The magic of water inspires scientists and musicians alike. Explore beautiful classical music on a nature hike to visit the vibrant and enchanted community of plants and animals that make their homes in and around the water – fish, turtles, dragon flies and migrating waterfowl – and listen to classical music selections inspired by our love affair with water. Meet naturalist Dave Sutherland at Sawhill Ponds for an easy walk.
Reservation required: Email dsutherland4747@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Hikes are limited to 20 people.
Per the CDC and State of Colorado and Boulder County Public Health, most public health orders are now lifted. Face coverings are no longer required for fully vaccinated individuals on our field trips. Those who are not fully vaccinated are required to wear a face covering. Those who are fully vaccinated may choose whether or not to wear a face covering.