🎶 El Sistema Colorado is back in session—and the Music Center is buzzing! 🎶

Hello everyone!

The sounds of music, laughter, and learning are filling our building once again! Both our Afterschool Program and Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs are back for a new year, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome our students through the doors.

We’re excited to see so many returning students and to welcome new faces into our ESC family. Our families are embracing their children’s musical journeys, ready to support their music-making and be invested in their continued growth.

From the very first notes to the friendships and discoveries that happen along the way, it’s wonderful to have our community together again. Here’s to another year of music, belonging, growth, and joy at El Sistema Colorado!

Welcome to ECE Fall Semester!

This September, our preschoolers kicked off the school year with visits from their Teaching Artists and 10 weekly classes both in the Music Center and across the Denver Metro area.

After starting as ECE Manager in January, I’m excited to start my first full school year in the position, supporting our Teaching Artists and deepening relationships with our families and partner schools. Our first event is October 17th, when we welcome the families of our preschool partner school to our bi-annual Family Classes. 

— Katie

Melvin Casillas Muñoz attended El Sistema Colorado. During his time with us, he made it into the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles and worked with the incredible Gustavo Dudamel. He continued his journey with a degree in music ed at CU boulder, and is now starting his first year teaching in Denver! He sent us this message:

We congratulate Melvin on starting his teaching career, and wish him well in his future! If you'd like to help more students like Melvin succeed, click on the link below to donate. Our program would not be possible without our community's generous donations.

The 2026 Annual Report is Here!

We recently published our latest annual report for our 2026 fiscal year to our website. Take a look at what we've accomplished together, and how your donations drive positive change in our community.

Upcoming Dates

Midsemester Show and Tell:

October 16th 4:30-6:30 p.m. @ ESC Building

Accelerando Concerts:

Mon, Nov 30, 2026 through Fri, Dec 4, 2026 @ ESC Building

Group Class Recitals:
Dec 10th: 4:30-6:00 @ ESC Building

Winter Orchestra Concert:
Dec 12th: 11:30-12:45 @ Mapleton Arts Center