Balkan Brass Ensemble Gora Gora Orkestar Brings Lively Performance to Longmont Museum

The Front Range band blends Balkan folk traditions and klezmer music in a Friday afternoon concert at the museum's Stewart Auditorium.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:50pm

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The Colorado ensemble Gora Gora Orkestar is set to perform a lively mix of Balkan and klezmer music at the Longmont Museum's Friday Afternoon Concert series this Friday at 2:30 p.m. The 11-piece brass band, founded in 2009, is known for its celebratory spirit, quick rhythms, and unusual time signatures that often inspire dancing from the audience.

Why it matters

The Longmont Museum's Friday Afternoon Concert series has been running for over a decade, bringing a diverse array of musical acts to the community. Gora Gora Orkestar's performance continues this tradition of showcasing international and eclectic musical styles that reflect the diversity of the Front Range region.

The details

Gora Gora Orkestar typically performs as an 11-piece ensemble, though the Longmont concert will feature a smaller lineup. The band will be joined by guest accordionist Jordan Wax, a New Mexico-based Yiddishist musician. The music is known for its jaunty, upbeat tempos and rhythmic patterns that differ from typical Western pop music, often featuring time signatures like seven-eight, nine-eight, and eleven-eight.

  • The Longmont Museum's Friday Afternoon Concert series has been running for over 10 years.
  • Gora Gora Orkestar's performance is this Friday, March 12, 2026 at 2:30 p.m.

The players

Gora Gora Orkestar

A Colorado-based ensemble that performs a lively mix of Balkan folk traditions and klezmer music, typically as an 11-piece brass band.

Jordan Wax

A New Mexico-based accordionist and Yiddishist musician who will be joining Gora Gora Orkestar as a guest performer.

Justin Veach

The Public Programs Manager at the Longmont Museum, which has been hosting the Friday Afternoon Concert series for over a decade.

Mary Chapin Durling

The curator who works with the Longmont Museum to select performers for the Friday Afternoon Concert series.

Alice Hansen

A trumpet player who has been with Gora Gora Orkestar since 2010.

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What they’re saying

“Don't be afraid to dance. Don't be afraid to circle dance. Don't be afraid to try something new.”

— Alice Hansen, Trumpet Player, Gora Gora Orkestar

“We like to reflect the diversity of the place where we live. So we try to keep things as eclectic as possible. Eventually there's always a spot for some klezmer and Eastern European music.”

— Justin Veach, Public Programs Manager, Longmont Museum

“I wholeheartedly believe in the transformational power of art and creativity. There's something rejuvenating about taking in a good concert.”

— Justin Veach, Public Programs Manager, Longmont Museum

What’s next

Tickets for Gora Gora Orkestar's performance at the Longmont Museum's Friday Afternoon Concert series are $12 for general admission and $8 for museum members. Tickets can be purchased on the museum's website.

The takeaway

The Longmont Museum's Friday Afternoon Concert series continues to bring a diverse array of musical acts to the community, showcasing international and eclectic styles that reflect the cultural richness of the Front Range region. Gora Gora Orkestar's lively Balkan and klezmer performance promises an upbeat and rejuvenating Friday afternoon experience for attendees.