awards and successes

Awards & Successes

AWARDS, SUCCESSES and RECOGNITION

The Colorado Springs Conservatory has developed a strong track record with many extraordinary and successful programs that promote accountability, community involvement and excellence.

The Colorado Springs Conservatory was honored to receive the 2008 El Pomar Award for Excellence in Arts and Humanities.

CSC has been recognized by the Chamber of Commerce

CSC has been honored as "Outstanding Non-Profit Organization" by the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado.

CSC is an eight-time honoree of the coveted "Best of the Springs" Award from Colorado Springs’ daily newspaper, The Gazette, to include the award for "Best Place to Nurture Your Child's Talents" in 2008 and “Best Summer Arts Program” (Summer program done in collaboration with Central City Opera) in 2009.

The weekly Independent of Colorado Springs has named the Colorado Springs Conservatory "The Juilliard of the West."

The Colorado Springs Business Journal has called the students "Ambassadors of the Arts."

100% of CSC student’s assessments displayed consistent growth in the following areas: individual studies; self-esteem and self-expression; respect of self and others; communication skills; effective listening; motivation and eagerness to learn from peers and faculty

100% of the 11th & 12th grade students studying at the Colorado Springs Conservatory surveyed showed: positive peer choices; no involvement in at-risk behaviors; raised and maintained grade point averages; heightened community awareness and increased involvement in community activities; students who had not considered collegiate studies are now intending to pursue the collegiate path.

Today, over 16 years after the organization's inception, 100% of students studying at the CSC have graduated from high school. Over 90% of graduating seniors garner acceptance and substantial scholarships to some of the nation's most prestigious universities, colleges, and conservatories. CSC alumni utilize the inherent discipline of their studies to embark in careers that include medicine, engineering, law, history, literature, and education. The CSC celebrates numerous alumni that have gone on to professional arts experiences with national touring companies and such highly regarded treasures as the New York City Opera and Broadway. CSC alumni say that above and beyond the excellent training they receive at the Conservatory, they also attain life skills such as responsibility, respect, community building, acceptance, and ownership; all essential tools for life-long success in any field.

The El Pomar Award for Excellence

Awards & Successes

The CSC has been recognized by the Chamber of Commerce and honored as "Outstanding Non-Profit Organization" by the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado. The CSC is a seven-time honoree of the coveted "Best of the Springs" Award from the Gazette to include the award for "Best Place to Nurture Your Child's Talents" in 2008. The Independent of Colorado Springs has named the Colorado Springs Conservatory "The Juilliard of the West". The Colorado Springs Business Journal has called the students "Ambassadors of the Arts."

100% of CSC student’s assessments in 2008 displayed consistent growth in the following areas: individual studies; self-esteem and self-expression; respect of self and others; communication skills; effective listening; motivation and eagerness to learn from peers and faculty

In 2007 100% of the 11th & 12th grade students studying at the Colorado Springs Conservatory surveyed showed: positive peer choices; no involvement in at-risk behaviors; raised and maintained grade point averages; heightened community awareness and increased involvement in community activities; students who had not considered collegiate studies are now intending to pursue the collegiate path

As part of its commitment to seek out excellent Colorado nonprofits, the Selection Commission and El Pomar staff travel to a different region of the state every year to hold an Outreach Event for local nonprofits. This event introduces many outstanding organizations to the Selection Commission and helps facilitate conversation and cooperation among community nonprofits.

"Outstanding Non-Profit Organization"

CSC has been recognized by the Chamber of Commerce and honored as "Outstanding Non-Profit Organization" by the Gay and Lesbian Fund for Colorado. The CSC is a seven-time honoree of the coveted "Best of the Springs" Award from the Gazette to include the award for "Best Place to Nurture Your Child's Talents" in 2008. The Independent of Colorado Springs has named the Colorado Springs Conservatory "The Juilliard of the West". The Colorado Springs Business Journal has called the students "Ambassadors of the Arts."