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Mountain Light  Music Festival

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July 25 - August 8 2026

Summer 2026 Season

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Elk Lake Interludes: A Legacy Donor Retreat
From August 2–8, join us for an unparalleled experience of artistry and luxury at the breathtaking Elk Lake Lodge. This legacy donor event is designed for our most distinguished patrons, offering an intimate celebration of music, nature, and fine living.

Indulge in three unforgettable evenings of private chamber music concerts, performed by world-class ensembles in an exclusive setting. Savor culinary masterpieces crafted by a celebrated local chef, paired with open rehearsals, great wine, and rare access to private concerts by our guest artists. 
Your days will be curated with off ranch excursions, including private fly-fishing on pristine waters, scenic mountain hikes, and a four-wheel-drive glamping luncheon—all tailored to your sense of adventure and refinement.

​This is more than a retreat—it is a legacy experience, reserved for those whose generosity shapes the future of the Mountain Light Music Festival. Immerse yourself in three days of exceptional music, world-class cuisine, and custom adventures, all within the serene elegance of Elk Lake Lodge.

Schedule a Zoom meeting to learn more!

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Festival Trombone Choir

Thursday, July 30 at the Liberty Theatre

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Thursday, July 30, 2026  7 PM - Liberty Theatre, downtown Pagosa Springs
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Friday, July 31st - Friends of Mountain Light Music Festival Mountain Light Lodge

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Friday, July 31st, 2026 -  Mountain Light Lodge - 6PM
We will again host the Mountain Light Trombone Summit in 2025 featuring some of the finest collegiate and faculty trombonist in the country. This week long chamber music festival will feature guest artists and faculty Jon Whitaker (University of Illinois), Steve Wilson (University of Texas El Paso)  and Brent Phillips (Baylor University) along with auditioned students at the Mountain Light Lodge.

This concert is free and open to the public (donations accepted but not required). Bring your ATV/Side by Side and explore the Voice of Wilderness Base Camp - home of the Mountain Light Lodge. ATV parking and concert viewing available!  If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the Mountain Light Music Festival, please visit us on our sponsor page here.
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2025 Festival Sponsors and Partners

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Donate to Community Foundation to support TX flood victims

TX and Colorado friends, by now you've certainly heard of the devastating floods in Kerr County this past week. It's been heartbreaking to learn of the loss
of so many precious lives. Words frankly are hard to come by as we process what has happened. The canyons, streams, and, most importantly, people of the Hill Country are near and dear to our hearts, and we want to do what we can to help our neighbors. 
Community Foundation Flood Victims

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Music, Adventure, Mentorship, and Purpose. Each summer, we bring together professional faculty, world‑class artists, and passionate students to create a community devoted to artistic discovery. Through chamber music, orchestral performance, and collaborative creativity, participants explore their truest musical identity while learning from mentors who value curiosity, authenticity, and expressive depth. At Mountain Light Music Festival, we believe the mountains help reveal who we are as artists—and who we can become.​

We are proud to make Pagosa Springs our home, where our stage is a meadow, and the backdrop is the San Juan Mountains.


Mountain Light Music Festival 
c/o Brent Phillips
PO Box 20005
​Waco TX 76702

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