The Ute Pass Symphony Guild, which was founded 33 years ago, makes it possible for area 4th graders to experience the Colorado Springs Philharmonic with a free “Philharmonic Kids” concert. The last special concert on October 31, 2012 was a Children’s Opera “Help, Help the Globolinks” by Gian Carlo Menoti and was enjoyed by 4th graders from Gateway, Colorado Springs Christian School, Cresson and Lake George schools. The next event will be May 8 at the Pikes Peak Center in Colorado Springs. [Read more…]
2012 Event Video
The following is a great video, featuring guest conductor David Buttery.
Thanks for another successful event!
2012 was a special event as the Waldo Canyon Fire came right up to the front doors of the Woodland Park community. Though the traditional fireworks and Ft Carson cannons were canceled, for obvious reasons, there was plenty of action to please the thousands that came to the event. [Read more…]
July 5th Celebration Is ON!
Despite innumerable difficulties and the uncertainties attendant to the Waldo Canyon fire situation in recent weeks, we are pleased and very proud to announce that the 32 year tradition of Symphony Above the Clouds will be carried on this year. Salute to the heroic firefighters are planned.
When: THURSDAY, July 5, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Woodland Park Middle School, 600 E. Kelly Rd
Who: Colorado Springs Philharmonic and Ceol Ceili (Irish folk music group)
Price: FREE
Phone: 719.687.1304
Gates open: 5 p.m.
The celebrity conductor is Woodland Park city manager, David. Buttery. Patriotic music and salute to the fire-fighters planned.
View the updated press release.
32nd Annual Symphony Above The Clouds
32nd Annual Symphony Above The Clouds with Guest Conductor David Buttery
When: Thurs., July 5, 5:30 p.m. 2012
Phone: 719.687.1304
Price: FREE
The UTE Pass Symphony Guild has announced the 32nd Annual Symphony Above The Clouds at Woodland Park Middle School, 600 East Kelly Road
WOODLAND PARK, CO: Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, and all the celebrations of our nation’s founding is being planned for the 32nd year on July 5 in Woodland Park, Colorado.
“An outdoor evening of fun with music by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic with associate conductor Thomas Wilson and Ceol Ceili (Irish folk music group).” said Nancy Spradling, UTE Pass Symphony Guild President.
The guest conductor is Woodland Park city manager, David Buttery.