Aspen Rocks
Where emerging musicians take the stage.
TWO COMPETITIONS. ONE STAGE.
Creating opportunities for musicians of different ages to perform, grow, and be heard.
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YOUTH ASPEN ROCKS
Grades 6–12
Young musicians take the Wheeler Opera House stage for a live competition celebrating talent, creativity, and growth.
Next Competition: March 6, 2027
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ADULT ASPEN ROCKS
Ages 18 +
A live competition giving adult musicians the opportunity to perform, connect, and bring their music to the Wheeler stage.
Next Competition: August 28, 2027
THE ASPEN ROCKS EXPERIENCE
MORE THAN A COMPETITION
PERFORM
Take the stage at the historic Wheeler Opera House.
Aspen Rocks gives musicians the opportunity to perform, connect, grow, and take their music further.
CONNECT
Receive feedback and encouragement from working musicians and mentors.
CREATE
Develop your music through professional recording and creative opportunities.
BE HEARD
Share your music with the community and build confidence as an artiste.
ASPEN ROCKS
THROUGH THE YEARS
Celebrating the musicians who have taken the Aspen Rocks stage since 2022.
2026
Youth Aspen Rocks Grades 6–12
Sofia Webster 1st place, Irelynn Leismer 2nd place, Unrestricted Band 3rd place, Eleanor Hibbard, Gus Williams & Keller Tudge
2026
Adult Aspen Rocks Ages 18+
Emery Major 1st place, Hanna von B 2nd place, Neurotica Band 3rd place, Heady Hooligan, Fernanda Andrade, Ryan Grafenberg
2025
Youth Aspen Rocks Grades 6–12
Katie Huttonhower 1st place, Auston Fotion 2nd place, Adelaide Dorr 3rd place, Gracie Feinberg, Eleanor Hibbard, Jay Zimmerman & Linda Green
2025
Adult Aspen Rocks Ages 18+
Cole Jackson 1st place, Delaney Schwarzer 2nd place, Jackson Irving 3rd place, Leslie DeRose, Ruby-Sage Jacobsen
2024
Youth Aspen Rocks Grages 6–12
Lanabella 1st Place, Jacob Ramos 2nd Place, Rock and Roll Academy Band 3rd Place, Eleanor Carroll, Blackout, Eleanor Hibbard
2023
Youth Aspen Rocks Grades 6–12
The Lost Junction Band, 1st Place, Ava Toton, 13, 2nd Place, Fernando Mendoza, 18, 3rd Place, Joe Wren, 16, The Representatives, and S.A.L.T.
2022
Youth Aspen Rocks Grades 6–12
Kendall Vivanco, 13, 1st Place, Gracie Feinberg, 14, 2nd Place, Dante Clark, 13, 3rd Place. Runners Up: Grace Miller & Lydia Dye, Fernanda Andrade, Lewis Brown
2022
Adult Aspen Rocks Ages 18+
Madeleine Miller 1st Place, Peach Street Revival 2nd Place, Kevin Danzig 3rd Place. 8th St Collective, Southside Highway, Dylan Starrs
HELP CREATE THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY
Your support helps emerging musicians take the stage, find mentorship, create music, and be heard.