The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra’s mission is to share the joy of live music in an intimate setting with a diverse community of musicians and music lovers.
We promote the appreciation of excellence in orchestral and chamber music through concerts, educational programs for students and adults, volunteer opportunities, and the commissioning and performance of new works.
The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra has been performing classical music in Evergreen and Denver since 1981. We’re an all-volunteer group of musicians, music lovers, volunteers, and community advocates.
We perform the masterworks of the past, present, and future, covering composers from JS Bach to Prokofiev and beyond. In addition, we often perform new compositions by our Music Director, William Hill. We perform classical masterworks and contemporary compositions side-by-side at our concerts. This means there’s often something in our programs for all types of music lovers!
EVENTS (2025-26 SEASON)
Season Preview Concert at Cactus Jack’s
Get a sneak peek at the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra's 2025-2026 season in a one-of-a-kind setting! Join us on the scenic deck of Cactus Jack's Saloon and Grill for an unforgettable evening of music and complimentary dinner.
This special preview concert offers the perfect opportunity to experience the ECO's talent in a relaxed, informal atmosphere right in the heart of downtown Evergreen. Savor a delicious dinner and free drink generously provided by our hosts at Cactus Jack's, while enjoying a taste of the incredible music we'll be performing throughout the upcoming season.
What You'll Hear
Our program features a vibrant mix of classical masterpieces and beloved favorites, including selections from:
- Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 5
- Beethoven's Symphony No. 7
- Peer Gynt Suite No. 1
Plus, you'll enjoy popular tunes like:
- The Star Spangled Banner
- The Sound of Music Stars and Stripes Forever
This event consistently sells out, so we highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. This is a special fundraising event for the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra generously sponsored by Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill.
Thursday, Aug 28th 2025 | 6:00 PM
Cactus Jack's Saloon & Grill
4651 County Hwy 73 Evergreen CO, 80439
Season Opener Concert – Evergreen
Embark on an enchanting musical journey with the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra. ECO’s 44th season with selections from Edvard Grieg’s iconic Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, transporting listeners to a world of trolls and majestic sunrises. Next, the spotlight shines on soloist Catherine Peterson, Assistant Principal Flute for the Colorado Symphony, performing Jacques Ibert's virtuosic Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, a masterpiece of sparkling wit and lyrical beauty. The evening culminates with Felix Mendelssohn's powerful Symphony No. 5 "Reformation" a profound work that celebrates the resilience of faith and concludes with a triumphant finale based on Martin Luther's hymn "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God."
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 4:00 pm
Rockland Community Church
17 S Mt Vernon Country Club Rd, Golden, CO 80401Sunday, October 12, 2025 | 7:30 pm
First Universalist Church of Denver
4101 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80222
Series Premiere Recital
ECO’s Chamber Recital Series offers a wonderfully intimate way to experience captivating music. These performances feature ECO musicians and their friends performing delightful repertoire for small chamber groups. Stay after the recital for a delicious reception provided by the members of St. Laurence!
Sunday, September 28th, 2025 | 3:00pm
St. Laurence Episcopal Church
26812 Barkley Road, Conifer, CO
Autumn Recital
ECO’s Chamber Recital Series offers a wonderfully intimate way to experience captivating music. These performances feature ECO musicians and their friends performing delightful repertoire for small chamber groups. Stay after the recital for a delicious reception provided by the members of St. Laurence!
- Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 | 3:00pm
St. Laurence Episcopal Church
26812 Barkley Road, Conifer, CO
Fall Concert
Join us for an evening of thought-provoking music with a program that spans the human experience from heartfelt introspection to unbridled joy. The concert begins with the achingly beautiful Adagietto from Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a lyrical and intimate movement that is often considered a wordless love letter. Following an exciting work with a local soloist that is to be announced, the program concludes with Johannes Brahms's magnificent Symphony No. 2, a work of rich orchestration that moves from pastoral serenity to a triumphant and exhilarating finale.
- Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Rockland Community Church
17 S Mt. Vernon Country Club Rd, Golden, CO 80401 - Sunday, November 23, 2025 | 3:00 pm
Bethany Lutheran Church
4500 E Hampden Ave, Cherry Hills Village, CO 80113
Colorado Mountain Holiday Concert
Join ECO for a fun holiday-themed concert featuring favorite sing-alongs like Jingle Bells, festive music such as selections from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker, beautiful seasonal works like Silent Night, the winner of ECO’s Young Artists Solo Competition, and our annual collaboration with the Evergreen Chorale’s Altezza and Director Christine Gaudreau.
These concerts are wonderful for children and adults alike with a visit from Santa at the 3pm performance.
- Saturday, December 20, 2025 | 3:00 pm & 6:00 pm
Evergreen Lutheran Church
5980 County Hwy 73, Evergreen, CO 80439
Winter Recital
ECO’s Chamber Recital Series offers a wonderfully intimate way to experience captivating music. These performances feature ECO musicians and their friends performing delightful repertoire for small chamber groups. Stay after the recital for a delicious reception provided by the members of St. Laurence!
- Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 | 3:00pm
St. Laurence Episcopal Church
26812 Barkley Road, Conifer, CO
Prelude to Spring Concert
Join the Evergreen Chamber Orchestra and experience dramatic contrasts and heroic triumphs with a program that begins with the theatrical flair of the Parisian stage. Our Prelude to Spring Concert opens with Jacques Offenbach's high-spirited Overture to "Orpheus in the Underworld," a witty and satirical romp featuring the famous “Can-Can.” Following this, the Colorado Symphony's Assistant Principal Bass Nicholas Recuber steps into the spotlight for a performance of William Hill's captivating Concerto for Double Bass, a rare and stunning showcase for an often-overlooked instrument. The evening concludes with Antonín Dvořák's powerful and turbulent Symphony No. 7, a work of profound struggle and defiant heroism that culminates in a glorious, life-affirming finale.
- Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 3:00 pm
Rockland Community Church
17 S Mt. Vernon Country Club Rd, Golden, CO 80401 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 3:00 pm
First Universalist Church of Denver
4101 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80222
Series Finale Recital
ECO’s Chamber Recital Series offers a wonderfully intimate way to experience captivating music. These performances feature ECO musicians and their friends performing delightful repertoire for small chamber groups. Stay after the recital for a delicious reception provided by the members of St. Laurence!
- Sunday, April 26th, 2026 | 3:00pm
St. Laurence Episcopal Church
26812 Barkley Road, Conifer, CO
Season Finale Concert
Join us for an unforgettable season finale showcasing the grand and heroic genius of Ludwig van Beethoven. The evening opens with the triumphant Piano Concerto No. 5, "Emperor," featuring the dazzling Colorado native pianist Katie Mahan. Known for her poetic interpretations and brilliant technique, Mahan brings a fresh perspective to this majestic work, which was Beethoven's last and most celebrated piano concerto. The program concludes with the infectious energy of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7, a work famously described by Richard.
- Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 3:00 pm
Rockland Community Church
17 S Mt. Vernon Country Club Rd, Golden, CO 80401 - Sunday, May 10, 2026 | 3:00 pm
First Universalist Church of Denver
4101 E Hampden Ave, Denver, CO 80222