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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Inspiring Young Musicians and Enriching Our Community
On this statewide day of unity, we invite you to join us in celebrating the power of music education. Your gift to the Aspen Music Festival and School Education and Community Programs helps nurture young artists, bring music into classrooms, and create a vibrant, inclusive community united through music.
Education and Community Snapshot.
• 500+ students enrolled in weekly classes during the school year, fostering creativity and development
• 3,500+ children and families live's impacted through music education and community outreach
• 98% of local schools participate in AMFS programming
• 41% of students in participating schools qualify for free and reduced lunch
• 25+ highly skilled teaching artists, including AMFS alumni, inspire and guide young musicians
Your support sustains transformative programs that bring music education opportunities to Roaring Fork Valley students, including:
• AfterWorks: Bringing the joy of music to over 500 students across 11 schools in the Roaring Fork Valley with weekly after-school music classes.
• Musical Connections: Hosting world-class artists at local schools to spark inspiration and connect students with the power of live music.
• Community Music Initiatives: Creating unforgettable musical experiences for youth and families, such as the summer Mariachi Workshop, early childhood programming, and more!
Together, these programs make music education and performance opportunities accessible to over 3,500 families in and around the Roaring Fork Valley.
Give today to support these educational and community initiatives!
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.
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 3,500 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