Being chosen for the Arapahoe Philharmonic's Emerging Artist program is both an honor and a pivotal moment in our musical journey. It's like a nod from the pros saying they see the hard work we put into our music. This opportunity not only validates the dedication we've poured into our craft, but it also allows us to immerse ourselves deeper into a community that cherishes music as much as we do.
- Declan Scully, DAES
Nominate an Emerging
Young Artist
Our highly competitive program touches the future of music. Selected students are talented musicians and composers from the Denver Metro area. We integrate them with the orchestra to experience the power and beauty of playing in a professional symphonic performance. We often showcase our emerging artists in solo or group performances during pre-concert and special events. Selected students are offered 3-4 events during the year in addition to mentoring by our inspiring musicians and charismatic music director.
Many of these talented emerging artists use our program as a stepping stone into other prestigious music programs, such as the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz and the Boulder Symphony and Music Academy Summer Camps. Our emerging artists have attended Eastman School of Music, Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver, as well as Juilliard and University of Southern California. They go on to develop their own careers in local and national music venues and support other emerging artists as performers, producers, and composers.
Applications require a recommendation from a teacher or a member of the community, submission of an audition, and an interview with the Music Director.
Interested in nominating an Emerging Young Artist? Fill out some info and we will be in touch shortly! We can't wait to hear from you!
We accept applications from January 1 through May 31st.