SUMMER FESTIVAL
AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 6
ANGEL FIRE
TAOS
LAS VEGAS
RATON
2015
There is much to celebrate at Music from Angel Fire. We
are growing, and that is a direct result of the feedback and
generous support of our loyal patrons from around the
country. Thanks to additional funding, we are offering new
things this summer: an expanded Young Artist Program,
chamber music classes for our audience (you!) and deeper
collaborations with school districts in Northern New
Mexico. Outside of the festival, we are growing, too. In
April, we launched the first annual School Residency
Program. Four students traveled to New Mexico from
the Curtis Institute to work side-by-side with students
in the Cimarron Municipal Schools. It was an enriching
experience for everyone and we look forward to this new
tradition at MFAF. Finally, we are focusing on establishing
a sustainable future, building
infrastructure and growing our local
and national presence. Please join us
this summer as we gather to celebrate
the music, the mountains and the
many friendships!
Elizabeth Harcombe, Executive Director
FESTIVAL AND CONCERT SPONSORS
Angel Fire Resort
Adrienne Atkinson
Robyn and H. Beck Atkinson
Casa Rondeña Winery
Margaret Fowler Endowment Trust
Robert Goodfellow
Janet Gregory
Bruce E. Howden, Jr. American
Composers Project
Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
Paul L. King
Lange Family Foundation
Phil Long Ford of Raton
Jean and David McLaughlin
Ellen Nadler and Robert Cubitto
National Endowment for the Arts
New Mexico Arts
Waite and Genevieve Phillips Foundation
Albert I. Pierce Foundation
Mia Prieskorn
Robertson & Sons Violin Shop
Harold N. Tenenbom Educational Fund
Thistlewood Foundation
Rosalie and Frank Turner
Village of Angel Fire Lodgers’ Tax
Whited Foundation
The Music from Angel Fire Summer Festival is funded in part by the City of Raton Lodgers’
Tax, the Village of Angel Fire Lodgers’ Tax, New Mexico Arts, a division of the Office of Cultural
Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Design by GLYPHICS, www.glyphicsdesign.com
Photography by Jean Lehman, Scot McCollum and Bernard Mindich
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR IDA KAVAFIAN
MADE IN AMERICA
Our 2015 Season, Made
in America, is a season
of celebrations. We
celebrate American
composers and music,
as well as international
composers that were
inspired by our great
country or wrote special
works while in residence
here. Dvořák’s iconic
String Quartet, subtitled
“American” is a perfect
example, written during
the three years he lived
in the United States
between 1892 and 1895. We celebrate our 2015
American Composer-in-Residence, David Ludwig, and
Young Artist Composer-in-Residence, Alyssa Weinberg.
We celebrate the 400th Anniversary of the Town of
Taos in a special program at the Taos Center for the
Arts, as well as the great tradition of Spanish music
and Flamenco dance, promising to be spectacular fun.
Come celebrate with us!
2015 COVER
ARTIST
Music from Angel
Fire announces
artist Jennifer
Cavan as the
winner of the first
annual juried art
competition. The
winning work,
“The Angel’s Fire,”
will be featured
on the Summer Festival program book and will be on
display with other pieces, all available for purchase at
the opening night concert on August 21 at the Angel
Fire Community Center. Jennifer is based in Angel
Fire and her work, primarily oil pastel, focuses on the
beauty and timelessness of the New Mexico landscape.
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SUMMER FESTIVAL
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prE-seasoN EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 18
4th Annual Music Walk
8AM | ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
Happy Birthday, Taos!
7PM | TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS | $30/$40
The Town of Taos was established in 1615. MFAF celebrates the 400th
anniversary by presenting works written by composers of this era,
alongside music Made in America by the great Bohemian composer, Dvořák.
Meet the Artist Reception
9PM | TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, LOBBY | FREE
Stay after the concert, mingle with the musicians and meet the 2015
program book cover artist, Jennifer Cavan. Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will
be served. Wine, beer and soft drinks will be available for purchase.
Music from Angel Fire and the Angel Fire Community Foundation
co-present Walk for Music, Walk for Health! For details, see page 10.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
7PM | UNITED CHURCH OF ANGEL FIRE | $35/$45
Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
5:30PM | KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY
Music from Angel Fire and Keller Williams Realty team up to host a
pre-season Business After Hours. Stop by to learn more about the festival,
enjoy food and beverages and enter to win great prizes.
Musical Conversations I: The Genius of Bach
Enjoy an evening of Musical Conversations in the first concert of this
3-part series. Ida Kavafian and Festival Host Jonathan Coopersmith guide
the audience through a musical journey of the miraculous music of J.S.
Bach, exploring the secular, the sacred, the vocal and the instrumental.
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
1st Annual Community Gathering
7th Annual Benefit Event 7PM | ROBERTSON & SONS | $80
Join us for this special one-hour meeting and hear about the current
state of affairs at Music from Angel Fire. You’ll receive an update on the
operating budget, fundraising efforts, the special partnership that is in
the works with Santa Fe Pro Musica and ways that we are looking at the
future of MFAF. Bring your questions, concerns and thoughts. Coffee will
be served.
Reserve a seat for this special pre-season benefit event at the
Robertson & Sons Recital Hall in Albuquerque. Ticket purchase includes the
concert and an intimate courtyard reception with the musicians, including
Casa Rondeña wine, appetizers and dessert. For details, see page 11.
9AM | ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER
Chamber Music 101 (Part I)
1PM | UNITED CHURCH OF ANGEL FIRE | FREE
SUMMER FESTIVAL
August 21 - September 6
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Opening Night: An American in America
7PM | ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER | $30/$40
The 2015 Summer Festival opening night concert kicks off the festival’s
Made in America theme with MFAF’s resident piano quartet and festival
favorite, OPUS ONE, in an exciting program featuring the music of 2009
Young Artist Composer Chris Rogerson along with works by Dvořák and
Brahms. Also this evening, view the work of 2015 program book cover artist,
Jennifer Cavan, on display and for sale during the concert.
Guild Opening Night Reception
9PM | PRIVATE ANGEL FIRE HOME | INVITE ONLY
Join us after the opening night concert for the best party of the year,
sponsored by the MFAF Guild. Celebrate with friends and musicians in a
beautiful Angel Fire home with delicious food and wine. (For Guild details,
see page 11.)
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Are you new to MFAF? Want to brush up on your knowledge of chamber
music? Learn more about the music being performed this season as
Jonathan Coopersmith, chair of musical studies at the Curtis Institute of
Music, leads the audience in the first of two free sessions.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
Closer Encounters: Meet the Composer
1PM | ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER | FREE
Get up-close-and-personal with the musicians and music being performed
in this free open rehearsal. Hear 2015 Composer-in-Residence,
David Ludwig, discuss his newly-written piece. Fun and informal!
A Personal World Premiere
7PM | ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER | $30/$40
Celebrate the birth of a new piece of music written just for Music
from Angel Fire, including a special personal touch, by composer David
Ludwig. Performed by David’s new bride and former MFAF Young Artist,
Bella Hristova, along with two of her mentors, Ida Kavafian and Steven
Tenenbom. Also on the program is the famous Adagio for Strings and Dover
Beach, written by Ludwig’s predecessor at Curtis, Samuel Barber, and sung
by the incomparable Susanne Mentzer.
Tonight’s presentation of the world premiere is commissioned by Music from Angel Fire
with the support of the Bruce E. Howden, Jr. American Composers Project.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
7PM | ILFELD AUDITORIUM, LAS VEGAS | $20
10AM | TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS | FREE
From Spillville, IA to Las Vegas, NM!
This program includes songs by Dvořák and Gershwin, and the iconic
“American” quartet, written by Dvořák while he was vacationing in the
Czech village of Spillville. Truly Made in America!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
Chamber Music 101 (Part II)
1PM | UNITED CHURCH OF ANGEL FIRE | FREE
Are you new to MFAF? Want to brush up on your knowledge of chamber
music? Learn more about the music being performed this season as
Jonathan Coopersmith, chair of musical studies at the Curtis Institute of
Music, leads the audience in the second of two free sessions.
Musical Conversations II: The Genius of Bach
7PM | UNITED CHURCH OF ANGEL FIRE | $35/$45
Enjoy an evening of Musical Conversations in the second concert of
this 3-part series. Ida Kavafian and Festival Host Jonathan Coopersmith
guide the audience through a musical journey of the miraculous
music of J.S. Bach, exploring the secular, the sacred, the vocal and the
instrumental.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
Ballet for Martha
7PM | TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS | $30/$40
What could be more Made in America than the great Appalachian Spring
by Aaron Copland? This work was originally entitled Ballet for Martha
and was based on the Shaker Hymn, Simple Gifts.
Youth & Family Concert
Featuring Toby Appel, host and narrator, and musicians from the Young
Artist program.
Musical Conversations III: The Genius of Bach
7PM | UNITED CHURCH OF ANGEL FIRE | $35/$45
Enjoy an evening of Musical Conversations in the third concert of this
3-part series. Ida Kavafian guides the audience through a musical
journey of the miraculous music of J.S. Bach, exploring the secular, the
sacred, the vocal and the instrumental.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Youth & Family Concert
10AM | EAGLE NEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | FREE
Featuring Toby Appel, host and narrator, and musicians from the Young
Artist program.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Closer Encounters: Meet the Composer
1PM | ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER | FREE
Get up-close-and-personal with the musicians and music being
performed in this free open rehearsal. Hear 2015 Young Artist
Composer-in-Residence, Alyssa Weinberg, discuss her newly-written
piece. Fun and informal!
Board and Donor Bash
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
7PM | PRIVATE ANGEL FIRE HOME | INVITE ONLY
2PM | ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER | $30
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Annual Salon Concert
You won’t want to miss this MFAF tradition filled with fantastic fun,
hilarious humor and lots of laughs. Always a season highlight!
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
Stars of Tomorrow
7PM | SHULER THEATER, RATON | FREE
Want to hear the MFAF Young Artists who are on their way to major
careers, but first making a stop at MFAF? This program will feature their
extraordinary talent including works by 2015 Young Artist Composer-inResidence, Alyssa Weinberg. The program will also include music of the
great Made in America, George Gershwin.
This annual event recognizes MFAF major donors (co-sponsor and
above), board members, musicians and staff for their contribution.
Naturally American
7PM | TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS | $30/$40
The season’s closing concert in Taos features a work Made in America by
the newly naturalized American citizen, Igor Stravinsky, in his Concerto
in D. The program also includes a work by Roberto Sierra, inspired by
his 2011 MFAF commission Fuego de ángel, and closes with a special
collaborative performance featuring live Flamenco alongside the
Spanish chamber music of de Falle, Sarasate, Granados and Turina.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
The Curtis Connection
2PM | ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER | $30/$40
Another World Premiere, this one written by Young Artist Composerin-Residence, Alyssa Weinberg, will be presented. The YA Wind Quintet
will also be showcased in an appropriately titled work for the end of the
season by Barber, Summer Music.
This presentation of the world premiere by 2015 Young Artist Composer-in-Residence,
Alyssa Weinberg, has been commissioned by Music from Angel Fire with the support of
the Bruce E. Howden, Jr. American Composers Project.
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MUSIC FROM ANGEL FIRE
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
2015 SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
JULY
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MUSIC WALK
GUILD
KICK-OFF
PARTY
AFCC | 8am
2pm
CALENDAR
AUGUST
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16
23
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13
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BUSINESS
AFTER HOURS
(FREE)
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Monday-Friday
10am-4:30pm
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MFAF MEETING
(FREE)
UCAF | 7pm
CHAMBER MUSIC
101 (FREE)
UCAF | 1pm
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ABQ | 7pm
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CONCERT
FESTIVAL
OFFICE OPENS
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CLOSER
ENCOUNTERS
(FREE)
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CONCERT
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CONCERT
AFCC | 7pm
TCA | 7pm
GUILD
RECEPTION
MEET THE ARTIST
RECEPTION
By invite | 9pm
TCA | 9pm
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CHAMBER MUSIC
101 (FREE)
UCAF | 1pm
AFCC | 1pm
AFCC | 7pm
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BENEFIT EVENT
KW | 5:30pm
AFCC | 9am
CONCERT
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CONCERT
CONCERT
CONCERT
Ilfeld | 7pm
UCAF | 7pm
TCA | 7 pm
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4
5
E. Nest | 10am
CLOSER
ENCOUNTERS
(FREE)
TCA
7pm
S EPTE MB E R
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SALON
CONCERT
YOUTH
CONCERT
(FREE)
AFCC | 2pm
CONCERT
(FREE)
Shuler | 7pm
FESTIVAL
LOCATIONS
AND
VENUES
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TCA | 10am
CONCERT
UCAF | 7pm
YOUTH
CONCERT
(FREE)
AFCC | 1pm
DONOR BASH
By invite | 7pm
Angel Fire Community Center (AFCC)
71 Valley Road, Angel Fire, NM 87710
Robertson & Sons Violin Shop
3201 Carlisle Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
Eagle Nest Elementary/Middle School
225 Lake St, Eagle Nest, NM 87718
Shuler Theater
131 North 2nd Street, Raton, NM 87740
Festival Office
3465 Mt View Blvd, Suite 1, Angel Fire, NM 87710
Taos Center for the Arts (TCA)
145 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571
Ilfeld Auditorium—NM Highlands University
900 University Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 87701
United Church of Angel Fire (UCAF)
40 West Ridge Road, Angel Fire, NM 87710
CONCERT
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CONCERT
AFCC
2pm
Keller Williams Realty Office (KW)
10 Angel Fire Rd, Angel Fire, NM 87710
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ArTISTs
SUMMER EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS
Young Artist Program
Each year, the Young Artist Program features 10-15
pre-professional musicians and composers from the
Curtis Institute of Music, one of the country’s leading
music conservatories. These students participate in a
three-week residency during the Festival where they
study with and perform alongside renowned performing
artists, receive professional exposure, skill development
and mentoring, and perform numerous classroom
concerts. Since 1999, 110 Curtis students have
participated in this program and many have gone on
to become professional musicians throughout the
United States and abroad.
Piano
Melvin Chen
Anne-Marie McDermott
Harpsichord
Robert Wolinsky
Violin
Theodore Arm
Melvin Chen
Bella Hristova
Ani Kavafian
Ida Kavafian
Benny Kim
Yura Lee
Cathy Meng Robinson
Daniel Phillips
Viola
Toby Appel
Ida Kavafian
Scott Lee
Yura Lee
Daniel Phillips
Steven Tenenbom
Cello
Keith Robinson
Peter Wiley
Double Bass
Peter Lloyd
Composer-in-Residence
David Ludwig
Ensembles
Miami String Quartet
OPUS ONE
Guest Artist
Bryony Gibson-Cornish, viola
Festival Host
Jonathan Coopersmith
Young Artist Program
Abigail Fayette, violin
Brandon Garbot, violin
Shannon Lee, violin
Laura Park, violin
Sung Jin Lee, viola
Rimbo Wong, viola
Will Chow, cello
Arlen Hlusko, cello
Niles Watson, flute
William Welter, oboe
Stanislav Chernyshev, clarinet
Amit Melzer, horn
Catherine Chen, bassoon
Young Artist
Composer-in-Residence
Alyssa Weinberg
Flute
Tara Helen O’Connor
Oboe
Stephen Taylor
Mezzo-Soprano
Susanne Mentzer
*Artists are subject to change
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Music in Our Schools Program
The Music in Our Schools program, now in its 17th year,
presents interactive
and informal classroom
concerts for schools
throughout the
Northern New Mexico
region. School begins in
mid-August, at the start
of the festival, which
means that year after
year the Young Artists
provide one of the first
outreach programs these
students experience
upon their return to school. In 2014, the Young Artists
performed 25 concerts in 20 schools, serving a total
of nearly 3,000 students.
Youth & Family Concerts
Hosted by violist Toby Appel and performers from the
Young Artist program, the youth and family concerts are
designed for a young audience in an informal setting.
These fun and educational concerts are presented in
collaboration with area schools in Taos and Eagle Nest.
EDUCATIONAL AND OUTREACH SPONSORS
Angel Fire Community Foundation
Gloria and Marvin Fishman
Lange Family Foundation
Linda and Phillip McGowan
Waite and Genevieve Phillips Foundation
Albert I. Pierce Foundation
Harold N. Tenenbom Educational Fund
Thistlewood Foundation
Rosalie and Frank Turner
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speciaL EventS
Publicity Tables
7th Annual Benefit Event
June ~ August
Saturday, August 15
Look for Music from Angel Fire at
the following summer events in Angel Fire:
June 5-7: Association of Angel Fire Property Owners
(AAFPO) Weekend
July 18: Angel Fire Wellness Fair
August 13: Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce
Business After Hours
ROBERTSON & SONS RECITAL HALL, ALBUQUERQUE
7PM | $80
If you haven’t attended this special evening in the
past, reserve your ticket now. Hear chamber music
in the intimacy of the Robertson’s recital hall and
mingle afterward in the warm, evening air of the
outdoor courtyard. Ticket purchase includes concert
and reception with the musicians. Wine, coffee,
hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served.
4th Annual Music Walk
Saturday, July 18
ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER | 8AM
Music from Angel Fire teams up with the Angel Fire
Community Foundation and the Wellness Fair to
present Walk for Music, Walk for Health! Put on your
walking shoes, clip a leash on your dog and join the
community in a 3-mile walk, which starts and finishes
at the Angel Fire Community Center. Stick around for
the Wellness Fair where you can enjoy free coffee and
breakfast burritos, donate blood and sign up to win
festival concert tickets. Go to the MFAF website to
learn how to register or to sponsor a walker. Proceeds
support Angel Fire Community Foundation and Music
from Angel Fire. See you there!
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MFAF Guild Events
INDIVIDUAL $35; FAMILY $50
Each year, the Guild provides essential support to
Music from Angel Fire by presenting social events,
offering volunteer opportunities and making a financial
contribution to the Festival on behalf of its members.
“Members only” events are a fun way to get to know
each other and celebrate the Festival all year long.
Add a membership to your ticket order and become
a Guild member today!
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TICKET & PACKAGE
FESTIVAL TOUR PACKAGES
Music from Angel Fire is pleased to partner with Sun Tours
(Albuquerque) and Excursions from the Square (Philadelphia)
to offer special rates on the following tour packages:
Sun Tours, August 26-27
This two-day trip includes the Taos Art Museum at Fechin
House, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a MFAF concert, a
guided walking tour of Old Town Cimarron, a meal at the
historic St. James Hotel and a visit to the Old Aztec Mill
Museum. Accommodations at the Angel Fire Resort Hotel.
For details, contact Sun Tours at 505-889-8888,
[email protected] or www.suntoursus.com.
Please note that the 3-concert discount packages are only
available May 1-June 30. A $5 handling charge will be applied
to all ticket orders.
Premium (center section) and standard (side sections) tickets
are available at the Angel Fire Community Center, Taos Center
for the Arts and the United Church of Angel Fire. Individual
seats will not be assigned at these venues. Ushers will be
available to direct you to the appropriate section.
VENUE SEATING
(deadline June 30)
Standard
Premium
Standard
Premium
AF Community Center $80$105
(Aug 21, 26 & Sept 6)
Taos Center for the Arts
$80 $105
(Aug 22, 29 & Sept 5)
$30$40
United Church of Angel Fire (Aug 23, 28 & Sept 2)
$35$45
INDIVIDUAL
CONCERTS
TICKET INFORMATION
Ticket vouchers may be
redeemed when placing
your ticket order. Please
follow the instructions
found on the back of the
voucher.
3-CONCERT
FULL PRICE
DISCOUNT PACKAGES SINGLE TICKETS
SERIES
Excursions from the Square, August 20-23
This weekend trip includes two premium tickets to MFAF
concerts on August 21 and 22, touring by private vehicle
in Taos and the scenic Enchanted Circle, accommodations
at the charming El Monte Sagrado Resort and all other
transportation. For details, contact Excursions from the
Square at 215-732-8487, [email protected] or
www.squaretrips.com.
PRICES
$90 $30$40
$115
DISCOUNT TICKETS
FULL PRICE TICKETS
(deadline June 30)
(after June 30)
General Admission
General Admission
Ilfeld Auditorium, Las Vegas (Aug 27)
$15$20
Salon Concert, AFCC (Aug 30)
$25$30
Shuler Theater, Raton (Sept 1)
FREE
SPECIAL EVENTS LOCATION
PRICE
Music Walk (July 18)
AFCC
$10
Robertson & Sons (Aug 15)
Albuquerque
$80
GUILD MEMBERSHIP
PRICE
MFAF Guild
$35 individual; $50 couple
Student and group
discounts are available.
Order must be placed
over the phone or in
person.
No refunds or exchanges.
PREMIUM SEATING
STANDARD SEATING
4 EASY WAYS TO ORDER
ORDER
Please call the Festival
Office at 575-377-3233
for more information on
disability access.
BY PHONE
575-377-3233 or 888-377-3300 | M-F, 10a-4:30p
ONLINEwww.musicfromangelfire.org
IN PERSON Festival Office, beginning Aug 17 | M-F, 10a-4:30p
(3465 Mountain View Blvd, Suite 1, Angel Fire)
BY MAIL
Download order form from the MFAF website
SUMMER FESTIVAL
AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2015
1405 Luisa St., Suite 2
Santa Fe, NM 87505
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