Colorado Chamber Players | Youth Development Programs

The CCP offers a wide variety of educational programs for students, and outreach programs for adults. Please contact the CCP at 303-355-2224 or at bhamviola@comcast.net for availability. Some scholarships are available, especially before March 2012.

CCP members Paul Primus, David Waldman (composer), Judith McIntyre, Barbara Hamilton, and Lisa Martin

I. The Legend of Pecos Bill, by Colorado composer David Waldman, with text by Scott Perry and Gregory Eidell

Five musicians (string quartet and oboe) and actor/storyteller perform a humorous version of the tall tale from the American West and the pioneers.
Designed to educate as well as entertain, this musical tale brings Pecos Bill and his bride Slewfoot Sue to life in a hilarious romp.
Curriculum Connections: Music, Social Studies and Language Arts.
Cost: $600 for 2 back-to-back performances
Availability: October 2011-May 2012
2011-12 educational performances:
Monday November 14th, The Legend of Pecos Bill, Fox Hollow Elementary School, Aurora, 1 and 2 p.m.

II. Dvorak in America

Czech composer Antonin Dvorak spent three years in the United States from 1892-1893. The CCP's new program draws on string music Dvorak wrote in Spillville, Iowa as well as excerpts from Dvorak's letters, newspaper reports, events at the turn of the century, and an historical context. Dvorak believed that the future of American Music hinged on folk music from America- black Spirituals and Native American melodies. A fascinating performance of the beloved composer's American string quartet, op. 96 and other Dvorak works- in celebration of Dvorak's 170th birthday!
Four musicians and narrator.

Curriculum Connections: Music, Social Studies and Language Arts.
Cost: $500 for 2 back-to-back performances
Availability: October 2011-May 2012

III. Mr. Mendelssohn's Menagerie

Please link to the Butterfly Pavilion/March 5th page for more information on the CCP's latest project at the Butterfly Pavilion:
Mr. Mendelssohn's Menagerie at the Butterfly Pavilion
Monday March 5th, 10 and 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday March 6th, 10 and 11:15 a.m.

IV. Flute and String Trio (Violin, Viola, and Cello)

Delightful music for students K-5, introducing the wind and string families. Music by Bach, Mozart, Gordon Jacob, and Mark Fish.
Paul Nagem, Flute; Paul Primus, Violin; Barbara Hamilton, Viola; Judith McIntyre
Recorded November 2009: Gordon Jacob, from Four Fancies, mvt. 2, Gavotte
Cost: $500 for 2 back-to-back performances
Availability: October 2011-May 2012

CCP Violinist Paul Primus introducing the violin to a young student.

V.

Children's Hospital Colorado Residency, 13123 E. 16th Ave., Aurora, CO 80045

CCP members Waldman, Shannon, Martin, Primus, Hamilton and Knight with Children's Hospital Kathleen McBride in the Boettcher Atrium at the Hospital

It is with great joy that we return to Children's Hospital for the fourth year of a musical residency, during the 2011-12 season. Patients, family members and medical staff all take pleasure in our short noon-time concerts for the hospital community.

A December 16th, 2011 noon performance is planned near the Boettcher Atrium, with the lush Piano Quintet of Antonin Dvorak. Bring your lunch and enjoy a FREE musical treat!

VI. Musica da Camera

CCP cellist Katharine Knight with student at Morey Middle School.

During the 2009-2010 season, the CCP began a multi-visit residency project to Denver Public Middle Schools with a large percentage of Latino students.
The bi-lingual (Spanish/English) residency will continue in the years to come, utilizing chamber music as a model for teamwork, communication, leadership, and problem-solving.
Cost: $500 for 2 back-to-back performances
Availability: October 2011-May 2012

VII.

Viva la Musica!
A string quartet program presented in Spanish and English, this concert is designed for a single visit to schools, K-12. Composers from Spanish-speaking countries are featured, with music from Mexico, Argentina, Spain, Chile, Uruguay and Panama. Performance includes a short explanation of the history of the work, what was going on in the country where it was written, along with other historical tidbits.
Cost: $500 for 2 back-to-back performances
Availability: October 2011-May 2012