Equally sought after as performer and composer, The Boulder Symphony Orchestra has recently commissioned Colin Thurmond for a new orchestral work, resulting in the Concierto de Pampas, a duo concerto for guitar and percussion, to be premiered in April of 2011 with Mr. Thurmond himself as guitarist. In addition, his works have been performed by Denver’s premier contemporary music ensemble, The Playground, in which he has been a regular performer.
Mr. Thurmond’s concert engagements have carried him across the United States, Canada and Europe. As a collaborator and chamber musician, he has shared the stage with performers such as Daniel and Maria Stabrawa, concertmaster and violinist of the Berlin Philharmonic, Tracy Silverman, electric six-string violinist and American flamenco guitar virtuoso, Miguel Antonio. Mr. Thurmond maintains a passionate interest in chamber music, performing with mezzo-soprano, Molly Kittle in the voice and guitar duo, Eisteddfod.
Colin Thurmond earned his Bachelor of Music from the University of Denver with renowned pedagogues Ricardo Iznaola and Jonathan Leathwood, graduating Magna Cum Laude and being awarded the 2007 Senior Recital of Distinction and the Elective Recital of Distinction in the same year. He was also prizewinner in the Lamont Concerto Competition in 2007 and grand prizewinner of the 2009 Lamont Chamber Music Competition. He earned his Masters of Music in March of 2010 after being awarded the Graduate Recital of Distinction. Thurmond is currently pursuing his doctorate at the New England Conservatory with guitar virtuoso, Eliot Fisk.
Mr. Thurmond has been Adjunct Professor of Music Theory at the University of Denver, Guitar Instructor at Arapahoe Community College and Musicology Instructor at the Academy of Lifelong Learning.
Thurmond interests include a strong commitment to contemporary music, aiming for the expansion of repertoire through composition and commissioning of new works.
