By Mary Kopco, Executive Director and Wes Kenney, Music Director The Fort Collins Symphony (FCS), in the middle of its...
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Peter and the Wolf: A Virtual On-Demand Educational Concert
The Friends of the Symphony Presents: Peter and the Wolf A Virtual On-Demand Educational Concert for the Young and Young...
Maestro Wes Kenney and the Fort Collins Symphony announced as Semi-Finalists for the 2021 American Prize
The American Prize National Nonprofit Competitions in the Performing Arts is the nation’s most comprehensive series of contests in the...
FCS Winner of New World Report’s 2020 North American Business Award
The Fort Collins Symphony was recently honored with the New World Report 2020 North America Business Award for Best Regional Orchestra. According...
How to pick your Perfect Seat at the Symphony
Learn how to pick your perfect seat at the symphony by considering your best view, sound, and experience.
Maestro Wes Kenney Selected as Honored Artist of the American Prize
The Fort Collins Symphony’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Maestro Wes Kenney is one of six musicians...
Maestro Kenney’s Adventures in Ukraine
Ukrainian Adventure, Part 1 On the day the Music Director of the Lviv Philharmonic, Taras Krysa, was conducting the Fort...
Musical Zoo 2020 – Orchestral Fun for Children
The Friends of the Symphony will host Musical Zoo 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1,...
Beethoven’s 5th Symphony Live with the Fort Collins Symphony
You have heard Beethoven’s 5th Symphony many times in movies, commercials, TV shows, cartoons, games, and more. Its iconic opening...
Fort Collins Symphony Presents Rare Performance
Under the direction of Maestro Wes Kenney, the Fort Collins Symphony continues the Platinum Season 70 with its Pure Gems...
FCS to Premiere New Work by Composer Chris Pilsner
The Fort Collins Symphony (FCS) will premiere a new symphonic work, “A Light in the Ocean,” by composer and Fort...
Platinum Season 70 begins with a “Sterling Silver” Concert
A 70-year anniversary — a rare occasion indeed — is celebrated with a gift of platinum. The Fort Collins Symphony...
Fort Collins Symphony Announces Platinum Season 70
Since 1949, the Fort Collins Symphony (FCS) has offered exceptional classical, traditional, contemporary, and popular symphonic performances to northern Colorado...
The Fort Collins Symphony takes an American Road Trip
Under the baton of Maestro Wes Kenney, take a tour with the Fort Collins Symphony (FCS) through the Great American...
Musical Zoo 2019 – Orchestral Fun for Children
The Friends of the Symphony will host Musical Zoo 2019 on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30...