Education & Outreach

For many learners, the music of the Medieval period or the Renaissance can seem as distant or mysterious as Mercury or Mars. But in truth, the polyphony of this Early Music was dreamed up right here on earth (it’s true!) and its humanity and complexity is woven into virtually all of today’s music. Ars Nova can help your learners make human connections across genres and eras, increase their exposure to choral music and practices, and demonstrate how singing can be a lifelong avocation (or vocation!).

Are you an educator or administrator in the Denver Metro Area? We’d love to connect! Our in-school education programs can easily be tailored to meet your students’ or curriculum’s needs, including:

Vocal Coaching
Mini-Performances
Music History
Student Composition
Current Recording and Music Technology
Singer Q&As; and more.

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High School Apprenticeships

Ars Nova Singers welcomes a limited number of high school students to sing in the ensemble for projects throughout our concert season. This invaluable program affords students an opportunity to participate in a professional-level ensemble, to be challenged musically and to develop vocally in a supportive, inclusive environment, alongside Ars Nova’s professional musicians.

Expectations for participation and performance are tailored to the student’s abilities and availability, allowing this to be a productive, life-enhancing experience. Our goal is to help nurture young singers and provide them with an invaluable musical and social experience, and to help them become confident leaders in future musical ensembles and endeavors.

Positions are limited to a maximum of two students per section and are filled on a rotating basis as openings arise. Students complete an audition with Ars Nova’s artistic staff, and are assigned a mentor who will guide them in musical, vocal, and participation issues.

For more information, or to schedule an audition, please contact:
Tom Morgan, Artistic Director
tom@arsnovasingers.org

Colorado Composers Competitions

Every few years, Ars Nova invites aspiring and established composers from our home state to compete for a chance to hear their bespoke choral scores rehearsed and performed. Winners are announced in three categories (Grades 6–12, Undergrads, and Professionals/Graduate Students) and receive cash awards, composition guidance, rehearsal opportunities, promotion, and a world premiere performance by Ars Nova Singers!

Recent Winners

2018 – Bryan Grosbach, Selena Wellington
2014 – Leigha Amick, Nathan Hall, Joseph Goodhew
2011 – Patrick Rooney, Keane Southard
2007 – Cherise Leiter
2003 – Garrett Hope
2002 – Andrew Hyde, Gabriel Swanson
2001 – Shannon Potter, Peter J. Romero

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High School Apprenticeships

Colorado Composers Competitions

Recent Winners