Concert and Event Dates for Orchestra
2026-2027

Please NOTE:
Events in italics are tentative and/or yet to be scheduled. Please check back often for updates!

• September 28, 2026 - Middle School Invitational Concert @ FCHS

  • Symphony Orchestra​

  • FCHS McNeal Auditorium

  • 7:00 PM (Call time @ 5:45 PM, rehearsal begins on stage @ 6:00 PM)

• October 9, 2026 - "S.O.F.A." Symphony Clinic & Social

  • Symphony Orchestra with Preston Orchestra​

  • Kinard Middle School

  • 3:15 - 9:00 PM

• October 13, 2026 - Orchestra & Choir Concert

  • Philharmonia & Symphony Orchestras​

  • Kinard Middle School

  • 7:00 PM

  • Call time for Philharmonia: 6:15 PM

  • Call time for Symphony: 6:30 PM

• October 23, 2026 - Nordic Festival

  • Symphony Orchestra​

  • Lesher Middle School

  • During school day

• December 8, 2026 - Orchestra Concert

  • Beginning & Chamber Orchestras​

  • Kinard Middle School

  • 7:00 PM (Student call time: 6:00 PM)

• December 11 & 12, 2026 - Madrigal Dinner

  • Chamber Orchestra​

  • Kinard Middle School

  • Dec. 11 - 7:00 PM (6:40 welcome music)

  • Dec. 12 - 5:00 PM (4:40 welcome music)​

• December 16, 2026 - Elementary Tour

  • Symphony Orchestra​

  • Traut, Bethke, and Zach elementary schools

  • During school day

• December 15, 2026 - Winter Concert

  • Concert, Philharmonia, & Symphony Orchestras

  • Fort Collins High School 

  • 7:00 PM (Student call time for Philharmonia Orch: 6:00 PM, Symphony: 6:40 PM)

• February 27, 2027

  • PSD Middle School Honor Orchestra Audition Deadline

  • 7th & 8th graders eligible

  • Recordings made at school

• ​March 4, 2027 - CASTA Regional Festival

  • Symphony Orchestra​

  • FCHS McNeal Auditorium

  • Exact performance time TBD - All are welcome to attend!

• April 15 or 16, 2027 - CASTA State Festival

  • Symphony Orchestra - by earned invitation only

  • Metropolitan State University, Denver

• April 10, 2027 - Solo & Ensemble Festival​

  • Required for 6th Beginning/Concert/Philharmonia Orchestra students

  • Encouraged for Symphony students

  • Kinard Middle School

  • Scheduled performances between 8:30AM - 1PM

• April 30, 2027 - PSD Middle School Honor Orchestra

  • By audition only performers​

  • All are welcome in the audience!

  • FCHS 

  • 7:00 PM

• May 13, 2027 - Orchestra Concert - groups to be determined

  • Kinard

  • Call Time: 6:00 PM

  • Concert: 7:00 PM

• May 25, 2027 - Spring Concert​

  • ALL Orchestras​

  • Fort Collins High School

  • Call times: 5:45 PM - Beginning; 6:15 - Philharmonia; 6:30 - Symphony

  • House opens at 6:45 PM

  • 7:00 PM