Our Mission
The purpose of the Seicento Baroque Ensemble is to educate, inspire and foster music appreciation through historically informed performance of Baroque chamber music. We emphasize education about the Baroque period- its history, music and performance practices, composers and compositions- and how it remains vibrant and relevant today!
Meet the Seicento Baroque Ensemble
Professors and Pilates instructors. Students and scientists. Our members are a diverse crew, but they’re united in their love of singing and playing the music of the Baroque era. You can meet them here.
Seicento, past and present
Founded in 2011 by Artistic Director Emerita Evanne Browne, Seicento Baroque Ensemble is a semi-professional auditioned chamber choir noted for its performances of lesser-known music of the 17th and 18th century, using historically informed performance practices and period instruments. With its primary emphasis on music of the Baroque period, the ensemble occupies a unique niche in the Colorado choral music scene.
Our concerts are performed with vocal soloists as well as musicians on baroque strings, violas da gamba, harpsichord, recorders, sackbuts, baroque flute and oboe, all of whom specialize in historic performance. Our concerts and pre-concert talks offer a more in-depth look at the highlighted composers and instruments, and incorporate creative connections such as baroque artwork and history.
As the only early music vocal ensemble in Colorado, Seicento prides itself on the excellence and artistry of its performances and its performers.
About Artistic Director
Dr. Coreen Duffy
Dr. Coreen Duffy is a respected figure in the world of choral music. She was recently appointed the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Colorado Boulder where, starting this fall, she will conduct the CU Boulder Festival Chorus. Dr. Duffy holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Choral Music from the University of Southern California and a Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the University of Miami Frost School of Music.
With her extensive background in choral music and her innovative approach to choral direction, Dr. Duffy is well-positioned to lead Seicento Baroque Ensemble into an exciting new chapter. Her commitment to fostering a dynamic and inclusive musical community align perfectly with Seicento’s mission.
Seicento Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Seicento Baroque Ensemble values all people as unique individuals, and we welcome the variety of experiences they bring to our organization. As such, we have a strict non-discrimination policy: We commit to treating everyone equally regardless of race, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, native language, religious background, age, education level, disability, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic of diversity, whether protected by law or not. We oppose discrimination of any kind, and we pledge to be inclusive as an ensemble, in serving diverse audiences, and in the administration of the organization. We welcome feedback from those with whom we engage to help us keep and honor this policy.
Meet our Seicento board
Orin Hargraves
PRESIDENT
Molly Hardman
VICE PRESIDENT
Christina Hildebrandt
AT LARGE
Brenda Bailey-Hainer
TREASURER
Donna Coletti
AT LARGE (Grants)
Karla Norvell
AT LARGE (Fundraising)