COMMUNITY | COLLABORATION | PERFORMANCE
ABOUT US
Con Brio Ensemble exists to build an inspiring, vibrant music community for talented string musicians between the ages of 11–18. Directed by Angie Dombrowski, we thoughtfully curate a range of rehearsals, performances, and collaborative opportunities that support artistic growth and community engagement. We are committed to fostering a supportive, collaborative, and engaging environment. Con Brio Ensemble develops confident musicians and sparks a lasting passion for the arts in a new generation of performers and patrons.
Con Brio’s ILLUMINATION CONCERT (APril 2026)
Financial Assistance
Con Brio Ensemble has limited scholarships available for students in need. Please reach out to Angie Dombrowski with questions.
PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES JANUARY - MAY 2026
During the half-year inaugural season, the ensemble rehearsed once a month on Sunday evenings and did the following:
February:
participated in a side-by-side workshop and performance with the Colorado Bach Ensemble
Performed a lobby concert prior to Colorado Bach Ensemble’s “St. John Passion” concert
March:
had sectionals and a side-by-side rehearsal with four professional string coaches
performed a concert at Wind Crest Senior Living Community
April:
performed ILLUMINATION, a fundraiser concert, at Central Presbyterian Church
May:
had sectionals and a side-by-side rehearsal with four members of the Colorado Symphony
rehearsed and performed two side-by-side concerts with the Sphere Ensemble
June:
performed a final concert at Montview Presbyterian Church
Con Brio & Colorado Bach Ensemble Workshop (February 2026)
ABOUT OUR DIRECTOR
Angie Dombrowski is an avid performer and educator in the Denver area. Life presents opportunities to chase dreams, and one of her dreams has been to build a great music community for talented young string players in Denver. With support from her board, Con Brio Ensemble launched its inaugural season in January of 2026
She is a violinist with the Central City Opera and Opera Colorado orchestras, and performs frequently with the Colorado Symphony and the Colorado Ballet Orchestra. Angie has performed with the Grand Teton Music Festival and Ambassade Orchester Wien in Vienna, Austria. She is the Orchestra Personnel Manager for Opera Colorado and maintains a private studio of advanced violinists in Centennial.
Angie earned her Bachelor of Music degree from Boston University, where she studied with Bayla Keyes and her Master of Music degree at Rice University, where she studied with Kathleen Winkler. While at Rice University, she took additional weekly private lessons with the former concertmaster of the Houston Symphony, Raphael Fliegel, with whom she specifically studied orchestral excerpts.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
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Collaboration with Sphere Ensemble
Eat Your Music: Saturday, May 30, 7:30PM at First Universalist Church
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Collaboration with Sphere Ensemble
Eat Your Music: Sunday, May 31, 3PM at Broomfield Auditorium
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Collaboration with Sphere Ensemble
Eat Your Music: LIVESTREAM (valid 5/31 - 6/7)
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JOY Concert
Final Concert: Thursday, June 4, 7PM at Montview Blvd Presbyterian Church
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Illumination Concert
Fundraising Concert: Sunday, April 12, 7:30PM at Central Presbyterian Church
