Music. Earth. Sky. Spirit.
A symphonic journey inspired by the sacred connection between Earth and Sky, ancestral wisdom, and the enduring spirit of Chaco Canyon.
WHY CHACO CANYON
MATTERS TODAY
Recent proposals affecting protections around Chaco Canyon have renewed national attention on one of North America’s most extraordinary cultural landscapes.
Symphony Chaco was created to celebrate the history, culture, and enduring spirit of this remarkable place.
The Bureau of Land Management is accepting public comments regarding the future of protections surrounding Chaco Canyon.
LEARN MORE & SUBMIT COMMENT TO BLM
Symphony Chaco does not endorse a political position. We encourage everyone to learn about the current proposal, review the available information, and participate in the public comment process.
MIGRATION
Experience one movement from Symphony Chaco and discover the landscape, history, and spirit that inspired the music.
WHAT IS
SYMPHONY CHACO?
A 10-movement journey that weaves together orchestra, Native flute, photography, and storytelling to celebrate the enduring relationship between people, the land, and the cosmos.
EXPLORE THE JOURNEY
NEXT UPCOMING PERFORMANCE
Sky Village at Canyon of the Ancients
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
7:30pm
Canyon of the Ancients Guest Ranch
Cortez, CO
Join us for a powerful outdoor evening of chamber orchestral music, storytelling, and Native American voices beneath the high desert sky.
THE MUSIC. THE IMAGERY. THE STORY
Watch a short preview and experience the power and beauty of Symphony Chaco.
A Symphony Born of Place and Spirit
Composed by Gary Gackstatter, Symphony Chaco weaves orchestra, Native American flute, and voice into a timeless story of creation, ceremony, and connection – honoring the past and inspiring the future.
