Aspen Contemporary Ensemble

Timothy Weiss, conductor
Donald Crockett, conductor

The Aspen Contemporary Ensemble (ACE) is in residence for the full eight-week session. This ensemble functions as the ensemble in collaboration with the Susan and Ford Schumann Center for Composition Studies and performs music by prominent living composers and twentieth-century classics, as well as new works by the Festival’s student composers. Instrumentation is as follows: flute/piccolo/alto flute, clarinet/e-flat clarinet/bass clarinet, violin (two), viola, cello, double bass, piano, and percussion. Members of this ensemble receive weekly private lessons with artist-faculty members and may also take elective courses. All student members receive a fellowship.  

The program is rigorous and, thus, members of the Aspen Contemporary Ensemble are expected to stay focused on their core curriculum and are not eligible to participate in concerto competitions.

  • Program offered Full Session only
  • All students receive fellowships
  • All applicants must submit the required repertoire for their instrument in INDIVIDUAL VIDEO TRACKS
  • Statement of interest in contemporary music required