
CMAC's NYE Open House & Potluck
In Creede for NYE? Come by & hang with us at CMAC’s new Headquarters & Musical Commons! We’d love to give you a tour and share some of our dreams about how we want the space to be used, as well as hear ideas from YOU!
It’s also a party where you are free to come and go, or stay the whole time! If you’re feeling musical, it’s the place to be! Anything is possible when instruments are at our fingertips!
Feel free to bring something yummy to share and let’s break in this remarkable space.

Eliana Joy Holiday Jazz Trio
We’re thrilled to welcome back Santa Fe chanteuse Eliana Joy for a second season! Joining her are NYC musicians Andrew Haug and Anna Abondolo for an evening of enchanting Holiday Jazz. Reservations are recommended - call 719-658-2608 to reserve a table. Admission is FREE with donations gratefully accepted.
Concert of Holiday Classics
Featuring Artists of the Santa Fe Opera, Returning CMAC All-Star baritone Zachary Nelson, and introducing soprano Amy Owens & pianist Cody Garrison. Reservations are recommended - call 719-658-2608 to reserve a table. Admission is FREE with donations gratefully accepted.
Music in the Park
This free concert features all of the weekend's Artists (Little Mercies, Amber Digby & the Midnight Flyer, Dale Morris Jr., and John Arida, and more…) and some local guests in a family jamboree-style variety format. Music in the Park is in partnership with the Creede Arts Council and is free and open to the public. No ticket needed - bring a lawn chair or blanket for relaxed seating.
Duration approx. 2 hr. Click HERE to make a donation and be added to our mailing list.
If you RSVP online for this free concert, you agree to be added to CMAC's email list for the occasional e-reminder about upcoming events.
Cocktail Hour at the Creede Hotel
Join us in the tent at the Creede Hotel & Restaurant for a lively, collaborative evening of old-timey bluegrass, classic country, and Western swing. Headlined by Amber Digby & the Midnight Flyer with special appearances by acclaimed Texas fiddler Dale Morris Jr. and folk trio Little Mercies.
General admission $20. Duration approx. 1:30 hrs. Click HERE to reserve your seats. *Please contact the hotel directly to reserve a table after purchasing your concert ticket.
Picking Circle w/ CMAC Artists
Join CMAC’s weekend Artists Amber Digby & the Midnight Flyer, Dale Morris Jr. & Little Mercies Band in a good old fashioned picking circle in Basham Park. Bring your camp chair, instrument of choice and list of tunes to share & call. This event is free and everyone of all ages & abilities is welcome. Register HERE so we can get an accurate head count.

Children's Concert
Join Megan Marino (singer) and John Arida (piano) for a FREE children's concert. Meg and John will present classically-based voice & piano music in a kid-friendly environment. Questions and conversation are welcome!
This concert is FREE and suitable for young children. Register here to secure your spot.

Sunset Concert at Sunnyside Chapel
Featuring the weekend's Artists in the intimate, idyllic Sunnyside Chapel overlooking Creede, enjoy an acoustic evening of music perfectly suited for this historic venue. Violinist Rosalee Walsh with Little Mercies takes the lead, playing classical chamber music mixed with low-key traditional folk melodies. Special appearances by Amber Digby & The Midnight Flyer, acclaimed Texas fiddler Dale Morris Jr., and pianist John Arida.
General admission $20. Duration approx. 1:30 hrs. Click HERE to reserve your seats.
Voice Class with Megan Marino and John Arida
Join mezzo-soprano (and CMAC Executive Director) Megan Marino with pianist John Arida for a FREE voice class for singers of all levels, styles, and ages. This class will include elements of working individually, presentationally for the group, and will also include the full group getting everyone on their feet participating in helpful warmups and exercises. Contact us if you’re interested in participating as a singer so we know to expect you.
This class is FREE and open to all. Friday, August 30, @ 12:00-1:30pm. Creede Community Church. Register here to secure your spot.
On the Stage of Sondheim
ON THE STAGE OF SONDHEIM
a collaboration of Creede Repertory Theatre & the Creede Musical Arts Collective
JULY 24 – AUG 28
MAINSTAGE THEATRE
Sondheim reaches new heights in Creede…
CMAC teams up once again with the spectacular artists at Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT), who helped bring you 2023’s A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein. This one-of-a-kind concert series features the genius of Stephen Sondheim. Each concert will be a different experience with a rotating catalog of songs and performers from both organizations to delight your ears and your heart this summer.
Puchase tickets HERE.

Voice Class with Tori Tedeschi Adams
Join us for the third in a series of vocal masterclasses with soprano Tori Tedeschi Adams. Tori sings in 4 out of 5 of our On the Stage of Sondheim semi-staged revue co-production concerts with Creede Repertory Theatre. Tori grew up singing musical theatre and now makes her career in the cross-over realm singing fre parts opera and musical theatre. This class is open to all who are interested participating and/or those just interested in learning more about singing. Group singing and solo work will be employed in this class. Folks of all genres, ages & abilities welcome. Please contact us HERE if you wish to participate. This event is free.
On the Stage of Sondheim
ON THE STAGE OF SONDHEIM
a collaboration of Creede Repertory Theatre & the Creede Musical Arts Collective
JULY 24 – AUG 28
MAINSTAGE THEATRE
Sondheim reaches new heights in Creede…
CMAC teams up once again with the spectacular artists at Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT), who helped bring you 2023’s A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein. This one-of-a-kind concert series features the genius of Stephen Sondheim. Each concert will be a different experience with a rotating catalog of songs and performers from both organizations to delight your ears and your heart this summer.
Puchase tickets HERE.
Musical Journeys Along the Silver Thread
Join us along the Creede Arts Council’s Silver Thread Artist Studio Tour with the group that got us thinking “what if we started a non-profit musical organization right here in Creede…” The Midnight Cricket Club returns to Mineral Country for a day of pop-up concert music-making in beautiful, creative places. Known for their Colorado Bluegrass-Country-Fusion stylings, they will visit Artist studios along the tour, as well as some of the Silver Thread Scenic Byway’s most breath-taking outdoor spaces to collaborate with Creede’s vibrant visual Art community.
The whole day culminates in a soiree concert in the tent at the Creede Hotel & Restaurant celebrating and thanking the participating Visual Artists for opening their studios to the community.
More information can be found HERE on the Creede Arts Council website.

Voice Class with Tori Tedeschi Adams
Join us for the second in a series of vocal masterclasses with soprano Tori Tedeschi Adams. Tori sings in 4 out of 5 of our On the Stage of Sondheim semi-staged revue co-production concerts with Creede Repertory Theatre. Tori grew up singing musical theatre and now makes her career in the cross-over realm singing fre parts opera and musical theatre. This class is open to all who are interested participating and/or those just interested in learning more about singing. Group singing and solo work will be employed in this class. Folks of all genres, ages & abilities welcome. Please contact us HERE if you wish to participate. This event is free.
On the Stage of Sondheim
ON THE STAGE OF SONDHEIM
a collaboration of Creede Repertory Theatre & the Creede Musical Arts Collective
JULY 24 – AUG 28
MAINSTAGE THEATRE
Sondheim reaches new heights in Creede…
CMAC teams up once again with the spectacular artists at Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT), who helped bring you 2023’s A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein. This one-of-a-kind concert series features the genius of Stephen Sondheim. Each concert will be a different experience with a rotating catalog of songs and performers from both organizations to delight your ears and your heart this summer.
Puchase tickets HERE.

Town Barn Dance
🤠 Saddle up and put on your dancing boots because it's time to kick up some dust at the Stables at the Rio Grande for our inaugural Town Barn Dance Hoedown on August 10th!
Did you know that the Square Dance is the official dance of Colorado? Get ready to do-si-do and allemande left as we celebrate and embrace this iconic dance form alongside other social folk and line dances. And who knows, we might even throw in a two-step or two for good measure!
Leading the charge is a lineup of acclaimed Colorado traditional country & bluegrass musicians, including in-demand dance caller/fiddler Andrea Earley-Coen, with KC Groves on bass, Donny Chavez on guitar, Ryan Drickey on lead fiddle and Creede's very own Avery Augur on banjo. Together, they'll keep the barn rocking all night long with toe-tapping tunes and infectious rhythms.
This event is for everyone, regardless of age or experience level. We'll kick things off with a brief informational social dance lesson/refresher to get everyone on their feet and ready to join in the fun. So whether you're a seasoned square dancer or a first-time hoedowner, grab your people and come on down for a night of music, laughter, and unforgettable memories.
Don't miss out on the hottest hoedown in town! Grab your cowboy hat and join us for a rip-roaring good time at the Town Barn Dance Hoedown. Yeehaw! 🎻👢
Click HERE for more information and to purchase tickets. This event will also double as our annual fundraiser and feature a drawing, silent auction and more.

Voice Class with Tori Tedeschi Adams
Join us for the first in a series of vocal masterclasses with soprano Tori Tedeschi Adams. Tori sings in 4 out of 5 of our On the Stage of Sondheim semi-staged revue co-production concerts with Creede Repertory Theatre. Tori grew up singing musical theatre and now makes her career in the cross-over realm singing equal parts opera and musical theatre. This class is open to all who are interested participating and/or those just interested in learning more about singing. Group singing and solo work will be employed in this class. Folks of all genres, ages & abilities welcome. Please contact us HERE if you wish to participate. This event is free.
On the Stage of Sondheim
ON THE STAGE OF SONDHEIM
a collaboration of Creede Repertory Theatre & the Creede Musical Arts Collective
JULY 24 – AUG 28
MAINSTAGE THEATRE
Sondheim reaches new heights in Creede…
CMAC teams up once again with the spectacular artists at Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT), who helped bring you 2023’s A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein. This one-of-a-kind concert series features the genius of Stephen Sondheim. Each concert will be a different experience with a rotating catalog of songs and performers from both organizations to delight your ears and your heart this summer.
Puchase tickets HERE.
Music in the Park
Music in the Park is in partnership with the Creede Arts Council and is free and open to the public. No ticket needed, bring a lawn chair/blanket ❤︎ Duration approx. 2 hr.
Click HERE if you’d like to make a donation & be added to our mailing list.
Mariachi Differencia: Cocktail Hour at the Creede Hotel
Mariachi Differencia headlines this lively musical event.
General admission $20. Duration approx. 1:30 hrs. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Please contact the hotel directly to reserve a table after purchasing your concert ticket.

Flute Masterclass & Chamber Music w/ Pat Zuber
Join renowned flutist Patricia Wolf Zuber, for a flute masterclass, talk back and chamber music session. Pat will work individually with our participants as well as play along side and coach flute chamber music selections.
The participants of this class will also have the opportunity to play together as part of Sunday’s Music in the Park concert the next day.
This class is FREE and open to flutists of all levels & ages. Register here to secure your spot. Please contact us if you’re interested in playing with & working with Pat.

Children's Concert
Join tenor Dane Suarez & collaborative pianist Alaina De Bellevue for an interactive, short-form Children’s Concert at the Creede Community Church. They will present familiar songs as well as some lesser-known gems and lead children and their families in sing-a-longs and group vocal warm-ups.
This event is FREE and all kids (of all ages ❤️) are welcome to join in. Register here to secure your spot.

Sunset Concert at Sunnyside Chapel
Intimate chamber music from classical to popular music featuring Duo Zuber (flute & marimba), tenor Dane Suarez & pianist Alaina De Bellevue at the historic Sunnyside Chapel.
General admission $20. Duration approx. 1:30 hrs. Click HERE to purchase tickets.
Vocal Masterclass w/ tenor Dane Suarez & pianist Alaina De Bellevue
Join tenor Dane Suarez & collaborative pianist Alaina De Bellevue for a vocal masterclass for singers of all levels, styles & ages. This class will include elements of working individually, presentationally for the group, and will also include the full group getting everyone on their feet participating in helpful warmups and exercises. Contact us if you’re interested in participating as a singer so we know to expect you.
This class is FREE and open to all. Friday, July 26 @ 12:30-1:30pm. Creede Community Church. Register here to secure your spot.
Family Story Time w/ Greg Zuber, marimba
Join CMAC All-star Greg Zuber at 10am on Friday at the Creede School for Family Story Time. In this interactive story time experience, Greg will play and share about his marimba.
This event is FREE and best suited for young children. Register here to secure your spot.
On the Stage of Sondheim
ON THE STAGE OF SONDHEIM
a collaboration of Creede Repertory Theatre & the Creede Musical Arts Collective
JULY 24 – AUG 28
MAINSTAGE THEATRE
Sondheim reaches new heights in Creede…
CMAC teams up once again with the spectacular artists at Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT), who helped bring you 2023’s A Celebration of Rodgers & Hammerstein. This one-of-a-kind concert series features the genius of Stephen Sondheim. Each concert will be a different experience with a rotating catalog of songs and performers from both organizations to delight your ears and your heart this summer.
Our Opening Night Cast:
Graham Ward, narrator
Tori Adams, soprano
Emily Van Fleet, mezzo
Katie Drinkard, soprano/belter
Dane Suarez, tenor
Alan Ball, baritone
Erik Sandvold, baritone
Michael O'Dell, piano
Edward Reichert, piano
Featuring songs from:
A Little Night Music
Company
Follies
Into the Woods
Merrily We Roll Along
Sunday in the Park with George
Sweeney Todd
West Side Story
Puchase tickets HERE.