Free Events

Strings Music Festival and Steamboat Art Museum (SAM) are pleased to present a free, all-ages series intersecting visual art and classical music. We welcome music lovers of all ages to meet us in the main gallery at SAM and immerse themselves in beautiful music and artwork. Expect outstanding artistry, friendly audience members, and unconventional seating arrangements to best experience the music and visual presentation.

About the Musician
Regarded as Australia’s finest guitar duo, the Grigoryan Brothers perform much of the instrument’s standard classical repertoire while applying a passion to expand their horizons through new arrangements, their own compositions, and commissions. This ambition can be heard as the brothers take the guitar into genres such as jazz, folk, and contemporary music. There are no boundaries, only new frontiers to cross. In concert, mix it all together and you have a dimension to guitar playing rarely seen in the musical world.

This event is free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 6:00. Tickets are limited and guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Strings Music Festival and Steamboat Art Museum (SAM) are pleased to present a free, all-ages series intersecting visual art and classical music. We welcome music lovers of all ages to meet us in the main gallery at SAM and immerse themselves in beautiful music and artwork. Expect outstanding artistry, friendly audience members, and unconventional seating arrangements to best experience the music and visual presentation.

About the Musician

Hailed by The New York Times for her “rich tone” and “virtuosic panache,” violinist Francesca Anderegg delivers insightful accounts of contemporary and classical music. Through her inventive programming, active composer collaborations, and precise yet impassioned interpretations, Anderegg has earned renown as a musical explorer of the first order.

This event is free. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the performance begins at 6:00. A Q&A will begin at 6:50 p.m. following the performance. Tickets will be available at the door on a first-come, first-served basis.

Photo by Dario Acosta

Free event (ticket required for entry)

Michigan ensemble the Moxie Strings has been working closely with the Steamboat Springs Middle School bands and Emerald Mountain School orchestra this year. Over seven workshops and multiple videos during the 2019-2020 school year, the students have practiced working as a cohesive ensemble and building improvisation skills with their artist mentors. On March 4th, the Moxie Strings plays alongside both bands and the orchestra in a culminating concert. Event run time: 70-85 minutes.

About Strings School Days

Strings School Days builds critical, curious, and confident students through artist mentorship, multicultural programming, and supportive classroom materials and visits. Strings School Days serves over 3,000 students in 14 schools for the 2019-2020 school year, completely free to students, teachers, and parents.

Free event (ticket required for entry)

Steel Betty has been working closely with the Steamboat Springs High School and Moffat County High School this year. Over seven workshops and multiple videos during the 2019-2020 school year, the jazz band students built their musical know-how and improvisation skills. Micah, Dave, and Maddy have mentored and inspired both groups throughout the entire year, guiding them through this process along with their excellent band directors. On March 25th, the bluegrass trio plays alongside both bands in a culminating concert. Event run time: 70-85 minutes.

About Strings School Days

Strings School Days builds critical, curious, and confident students through artist mentorship, multicultural programming, and supportive classroom materials and visits. Strings School Days serves over 3,000 students in 14 schools for the 2019-2020 school year, completely free to students, teachers, and parents.