The Story of Debussy’s “The Sunken Cathedral”
In 1909 and 1910, Claude Debussy wrote a series of 12 preludes for solo piano. Among them is the mysteriously titled, "La Cathédrale engloutie" which translates to The Submerged (or…
Parker Symphony Picnic 2017
Our annual Parker Symphony Orchestra members' picnic was today. Thank you to everyone who attended! See some of the pictures from the event below. To see more, follow us on…
Classical Music Near You – Our 2017-2018 Season
If you're looking for classical music concerts near you and you live in the South Denver Metro area (Parker, Lone Tree, Centennial, Aurora, Englewood, Littleton), check out what the Parker…
What Is A Pops Orchestra?
If you've attended orchestral performances or listened to classical music for any length of time, you've probably seen the terms "philharmonic", "symphony", and "chamber" in the names of various organizations.…
Classical Music Crossword Puzzle
Challenge yourself (or pass the time) with our classical music crossword puzzle. Across 2. J.S. ____ 4. Richard or Johann 6. French for "study" 9. Yo-Yo Ma's instrument 11. Percussion…
What Is A Concerto Grosso?
If you've ever listened to baroque music (think Vivaldi, Corelli, Handel, etc.), you've probably seen the term Concerto Grosso and wondered, "What is that?" Well, as you can probably guess,…
10 Badass Pieces Of Classical Music
We've all heard it. The jokes about classical music putting people to sleep. Sure, some pieces are great for studying, meditation, weddings, and solemn events, but that's just the tip…
10 Reasons To Join An Orchestra
Do any small amount of searching in Google for phrases like "why join an orchestra" and you'll start to notice that most articles cover reasons to play with a school…
The Moldau – Patriotic and Inspiring
Vltava, better known by its German name, Die Moldau (or The Moldau), is a symphonic poem that is patriotic in every sense of the word. It is one of…
The Visual and Performing Arts Come Together In This Denver Area Spring Concert
The Parker Symphony Orchestra joins the Plein Air Painters of America in “Notes From Nature: A Journey of Sights and Sounds”. Presented by Parker Arts, the concert and art…