The Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra
inspires, educates & empowers our youth through orchestral music training and performance.
inspira, educa y empodera a nuestra juventud a través de la formación y la interpretación de la música orquestal.
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Read about the history of the RFYO below
Lea a continuación la historia de la RFYO
We believe in sharing the joy of serious musical education with all students and creating confident and independent young musicians who can carry their musical skills into all aspects of their lives. The Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra provides student musicians in the Roaring Fork Valley region the opportunity to play in an orchestra from kindergarten through high school and a path towards musical excellence. Rehearsals take place in Aspen, Carbondale, New Castle and Silt. Scholarships and an instrument lending library make the RFYO accessible for all families.
Creemos en compartir la alegría de una educación musical seria con todos los estudiantes y crear jóvenes músicos seguros e independientes que puedan llevar sus habilidades musicales a todos los aspectos de sus vidas. La Orquesta Juvenil de Roaring Fork brinda a los estudiantes de música de la región de Roaring Fork Valley la oportunidad de tocar en una orquesta desde el jardín de infantes hasta la escuela secundaria y un camino hacia la excelencia musical. Los ensayos tienen lugar en Aspen, Carbondale, New Castle y Silt. Las becas y una biblioteca de préstamo de instrumentos hacen que la RFYO sea accesible para todas las familias.
We believe in sharing the joy of serious musical education with all students and creating confident and independent young musicians who can carry their musical skills into all aspects of their lives. The Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra provides student musicians in the Roaring Fork Valley region the opportunity to play in an orchestra from kindergarten through high school and a path towards musical excellence. Rehearsals take place in Aspen, Carbondale, New Castle and Silt. Scholarships and an instrument lending library make the RFYO accessible for all families.
Creemos en compartir la alegría de una educación musical seria con todos los estudiantes y crear jóvenes músicos seguros e independientes que puedan llevar sus habilidades musicales a todos los aspectos de sus vidas. La Orquesta Juvenil de Roaring Fork brinda a los estudiantes de música de la región de Roaring Fork Valley la oportunidad de tocar en una orquesta desde el jardín de infantes hasta la escuela secundaria y un camino hacia la excelencia musical. Los ensayos tienen lugar en Aspen, Carbondale, New Castle y Silt. Las becas y una biblioteca de préstamo de instrumentos hacen que la RFYO sea accesible para todas las familias.
MISSION of the Roaring Fork Music Society
The Roaring Fork Music Society is dedicated to making orchestral music education and performances accessible and affordable to the youth and community members of the Roaring Fork Valley region through its Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and outreach programs.
The Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra eliminates the barriers to musical study by offering rehearsals in locations throughout the region, providing need-based scholarships for private lessons and tuition, and loaning instruments to students free of charge. The RFYO program is available to all students in the Roaring Fork Valley region regardless of their ability to pay tuition.
The RFMS and RFYO program bring classical and traditional music to the Roaring Fork Valley community. All concerts are free and family-friendly.
Support the RFYO
RFMS Board of Directors
Roaring Fork Music Society
Board of Directors
Ross Kribbs, Interim Chair
Bill Capps, Secretary
Maura Wamsley
Ximena Madewell
Rob Nelson
Sarah Graf
Naomi Havlen
Nancy Thomas, founder and board member emeritus
Terms for directors and officers are up for re-election or renewal each January.
Updated July 2026
Volunteers
The all-volunteer board of directors of the Roaring Fork Music Society is comprised of local community members, parents, and music educators. We are always looking for more volunteers and board members to help with organizing RFYO events, fundraising, planning outreach concerts, and serving on committees. Please contact us if you are interested in getting involved. The RFMS Board meets at least three times each year, usually in January, May, and September. All records and minutes from past meetings are available upon request.
The Roaring Fork Music Society's 1023 Application, Statement of Approval of 501(c)3 status, Form 990 and other public documents are all available upon request.