Let your heart be lifted and your spirit restored during Sacred Songs of the Silver Thread—a weekend of soul-stirring music in some of Creede’s most peaceful and picturesque spaces.

Drawing inspiration from sacred traditions across cultures, this festival blends the power of the human voice with the serenity of Creede’s natural and spiritual landscapes. Through vocal chamber music, gospel, oratorio, spirituals, and sacred arias, the weekend invites deep listening and heartfelt connection.

Festival Highlights

Candlelight Concert – Friday, August 1, 7-9pm at the Sunnyside Chapel
Lifted: Morris Robinson & Lyyra – Saturday, August 2, 5:30-7:30pm at the Creede Community Church
Music in the Park – Sunday, August 3, 2-4pm at Basham Park

Featured Artists
Morris Robinson, bass
Steven Aguiló-Arbues, piano
Lyyra – an all-American, all-women vocal ensemble from the Voces8 Foundation
Anna Crumley, vocals
MaryRuth Miller, vocals
Elizabeth Tait, vocals
Ingrid Johnson, vocals
Aryssa Leigh Burrs, vocals
Cecille Elliott, vocals

Educational & Community Events

Vocal Masterclass & Group Sing with Lyyra – open to all voices, no experience required
Melody Makers & Shakers – a hands-on musical instrument craft session for kids, in collaboration with the Creede Center for the Arts

Whether you’re drawn to the deep resonance of gospel, the layered elegance of vocal a cappella chamber harmony, or simply the joy of singing together, Sacred Songs of the Silver Thread is a celebration of voice, reverence, and the spirit of community—tied together by the beauty of the Rio Grande’s headwaters.

Purchase tickets & RSVP to events HERE.