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Founded in 2004, the Boulder Chamber Orchestra stands as Boulder’s premier professional chamber ensemble. For more than two decades, we have brought exceptional performances to our community, collaborating with acclaimed musicians from around the world and inspiring audiences through intimate, transformative musical experiences.
From beloved masterworks to rarely heard treasures, our programming highlights the full spectrum of classical music, expanding awareness of underperformed repertoire and celebrating compelling voices across history.
Last season, we reached an extraordinary milestone with our Carnegie Hall debut, a moment that affirmed the artistic excellence of this orchestra and the support of the community that has grown with us.
Our mission is to promote classical musical arts and education for all. We strive to make music accessible by offering affordable concerts, welcoming new audiences, and providing opportunities for learning, participation, and artistic discovery.
We believe music is a profound language of humanity. It connects, uplifts, and reflects who we are. That belief guides every note we play.
BCO is committed to excellence. Our musicians are dedicated professionals, enriching Colorado’s cultural landscape through skill, passion, and artistry.
We invite you to be part of our musical family—whether by attending performances, volunteering, sharing our mission, or making a gift in support of our work. Together, we ensure that inspiring chamber music continues to thrive in Boulder.
Voices from our stage, our audience, and our community
“BCO fills an essential place in Colorado’s cultural life. Inspiring performances, thoughtful programming, and deep connection with the community.”
— Audience Member
“When Boulder Chamber Orchestra is on the calendar, we look forward to it all month. We always leave with gratitude and a renewed sense of joy.”
— Chris M., Audience Member
“An absolutely transcendent performance. Thank you for bringing magical music to our community.”
— Cindy Morris, Audience Member
“I love the programming of the BCO: baroque, classical, romantic, contemporary, and rarely performed gems of the repertoire. The atmosphere is warm and collaborative—everyone can express their ideas. Audiences feel that connection, and it brings new listeners to classical music.”
— Annamária Karácson, BCO Concertmaster
“BCO has done what few performing arts organizations have been able to do—rise to great heights.”
— Wes Blomster, The Daily Camera
“A compelling and finely detailed performance that could hold its own with any orchestra, anywhere.”
— New York Classical Review
The mission of the Boulder Chamber Orchestra is to promote classical musical arts and education to ALL people, through an engaging and profound musical experience.
The Boulder Chamber Orchestra (BCO) was founded in 2004 by Boulder resident and musician Bahman Saless as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. From its inception, BCO has sought to fill an important need in the cultural life of Boulder and the surrounding region: presenting high-quality, professional chamber orchestra performances that honor the historic tradition of chamber music—intimate, expressive, and deeply human. Our concerts are primarily held in churches, offering acoustics and settings that reflect the art form’s origins and enhance its immediacy.
In addition to our performances, BCO is dedicated to enriching the community through charitable outreach and educational initiatives. We strive to broaden access to classical music and deepen public appreciation for the art form. A significant focus of our mission is serving and engaging youth, emerging musicians, older adults, individuals with disabilities, and under-resourced members of our community through meaningful musical experiences and educational programming.
Organization name
Boulder Chamber Orchestra
other names
Boulder Chamber Orchestra, BCO, Boulder Civic Opera Workshop, Incorporated
2005
Tax id (EIN)
84-6036754
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Small Organization
Address
1905 Kohler Dr.Boulder County, CO, US