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 a leading center for music education and performance, bringing together more than 600 promising young musicians each summer to study and perform with distinguished artist-faculty. In addition to its renowned summer festival, the AMFS provides year-round music education and community programs that reach over 1,600 local children and their families throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Through free concerts, school partnerships, and hands-on learning opportunities, the AMFS fosters a lifelong appreciation for music and supports the next generation of artists and audiences.
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Organization Data
ASPEN, CO 81611