ORGAN SPECTACULAR X
Our 10th Annual Organ Spectacular
What began as a one-time exploration of music for organ and orchestra - to celebrate the revitalization of Colorado Springs’ largest musical instrument - now reaches its tenth anniversary. At this tenth Organ Spectacular, three of the city’s greatest organists will perform an all-American program that includes what could be called the most influential organ music of the 21st century: Hans Zimmer’s unforgettable soundtrack from Interstellar.
We’ll also mark this milestone with a new piece by local organ virtuoso Dr. Roderick Gorby. Join us in celebrating a decade of discovery and exploration into one of the most fascinating and colorful corners of the classical music world.
Dan Locklair — Concerto for Organ & Orchestra
Hans Zimmer — Suite from Interstellar
Roderick Gorby — An American Tone Poem (World Premiere)
RUN TIME: 1 hour, 26 minutes (including intermission)
You’ll See: The City’s Largest Musical Instrument
You’ll Hear: Music by Hans Zimmer
You’ll Feel: Inspired
Tickets Now Available!
SEPT 21st
2025
Sunday, 2:30PM
First United Methodist Church
More Than A Concert: Your ticket can also get you into…
Bach Around the Block
Saturday, Sept 20 • 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Starting at First Congregational Church
There are fantastic pipe organs all across downtown Colorado Springs. This walking tour will take you to three of the city’s historic pipe organs, for miniature recitals, tours of the mechanical rooms, and food!
Starting at 10:00AM at First Congregational Church, you’ll have a chance to step inside the mechanism room of a pipe organ!
Then, we’ll walk across the street to Grace & St. Stephen’s Church for another miniature recital and some Q&A time with performers from the Organ Spectacular.
Finally, it’s a short walk to Shove Chapel for more organ playing and refreshments. This event is free for all Organ Spectacular X ticket-holders, but does require an RSVP (see the button below).
Please note: This activity will require walking a total of approximately 1.2 miles.
Interstellar Private Screening
Since we're starting our 2025-26 season by playing music from the movie Interstellar, we feel any good musician would want to do their research – and that means a trip to the movies!
Is this just an excuse to rent a movie theater for the afternoon and see Interstellar? Maybe. But guess what? You're invited. We'll be at RoadHouse Cinemas – Colorado Springs for a private screening of Interstellar. If you have an Organ Spectacular ticket, you can RSVP to join us for just $7.50!
Meet some of the musicians who will be performing the following weekend, and relive Christopher Nolan's and Hans Zimmer's masterpiece – it's the perfect way to prepare for the tenth Organ Spectacular!
Saturday, Sept 13 • 2:00PM
RoadHouse Cinemas, Colorado Springs
This Concert’s Music Made Possible by:
Concert Sponsors:
2025-26 Season Sponsor:
Music Sponsors:
Anonymous
Mary T. & Victor L. Thacker
Guest Artist Sponsors:
Anonymous
Carol & Jim Montgomery
Featuring:
Joseph Galema, organ
Joel Trekell, organ
Roderick Gorby, organ
WHAT TO KNOW
VENUES
This concert is held at First United Methodist Church (Map), 420 N Nevada Ave, in Colorado Springs, CO.
Doors open 1 hour + 15 minutes prior to the performance - and all seating is general admission.
PARKING
Parking is on-site at First United Methodist Church, next to the building and across St Vrain Street.
Parking lot signage may say pay to park - the parking lot is free while you park for Chamber Orchestra events.
PRE-CONCERT ACTIVITIES
Pre-concert activities will begin 1 hour before the performance.
Composer Q&A with Thomas Wilson and Roderick Gorby
OrgelKids assembly kit – build a working pipe organ and learn how they work!
Behind the scenes videos & more!