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Become part of Symphony Chaco. Musicians from across the country are invited to participate in future performances as this unique collaboration continues to grow.

NEXT UPCOMING PERFORMANCE

Sky Village at Canyon of the Ancients

August 29th, 2026

7:00 PM

Cortez, Colorado

Join us for a powerful outdoor evening of chamber orchestral music, storytelling, and Native American voices beneath the high desert sky.

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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.

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Meet the Artists

Featured performers for Symphony Chaco
R. Carlos Nakai playing a native american flute
R. Carlos Nakai
Flutist
R. Carlos Nakai’s distinctive Native flute artistry evokes the landscapes, traditions, and spirit that inspired Symphony Chaco.
Christina Martos
Vocalist
Christina Martos brings expressive vocals that add depth, emotion, and storytelling to the musical journey of Symphony Chaco.

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Interested in presenting Symphony Chaco at your performing arts center, festival, university, or special venue? We'd love to hear from you.

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Orchestras interested in collaborating and musicians wishing to participate in future performances are invited to learn more.

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A symphonic and visual experience inspired by Chaco Canyon, Native flute traditions, ancestral wisdom, and the relationship between Earth and Sky.

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