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Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony

Open Notes Podcast - Fort Collins Symphony

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Classical Music for everyone! The Open Notes Podcast is the place for anybody interested in Classical Music to learn more, from newbies to seasoned veterans. Open Notes features interviews with Fort Collins Symphony musicians, soloists and composers, interactive program notes, and discussions about topics in classical music. Co-Hosted by Norman Menzales (Principal Flute, Marketing & Community Engagement Director) and Alyssa Roggow (Education and Patron Development Director). Sponsored by the Fort Collins Symphony

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Episodes
  • Horn 101: Your Guide to the Orchestra’s Instruments

    Horn 101: Your Guide to the Orchestra’s Instruments
    Dec 4 2025

    If you’ve peered your eyes to the back of the orchestra, you’ll see all these shiny brass instruments. Well, one of those in particular may stand out the most — it’s shiny, it’s coiled, it has this unmistakable rich and mellow sound.

    To help us explore this amazing instrument, we’re joined by one of our very own FCS musicians, french horn player Ayo Derbyshire.

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    14 mins
  • Interview with Soprano Dr. Stefanie Anduri

    Interview with Soprano Dr. Stefanie Anduri
    Nov 3 2025

    Today we’re joined by the featured guest artist for our upcoming Signature Concert 2 on Saturday, November 8th, at 7:30pm. She’ll be performing Knoxville: Summer of 1915 by Samuel Barber. We are so excited to welcome soprano Dr. Stefanie Anduri! Stefanie has been teaching voice for over 15 years, performing across three continents, and giving workshops and presentations all around the world.


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    36 mins
  • Interview with Horn Player Ben Shafer

    Interview with Horn Player Ben Shafer
    Sep 25 2025

    Today we’re here to chat with a very special guest.

    He’s the featured guest artist for our Signature Concert 1 on October 4th, 7:30pm, where you’ll hear him perform Mozart’s Horn Concerto No. 4. He’s also the Principal Horn of the Fort Collins Symphony and the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra, Professor of Horn at Regis University. He’s an incredibly talented performer along the Front Range.

    We are thrilled to welcome horn player Ben Shafer!




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    30 mins
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