Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, conducted by Thomas Wilson, with violinist Mark Fewer, 7 p.m. Saturday (Broadmoor Community Church, 315 Lake Ave.) and 2:30 p.m. Sunday (First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave.); $5 -$20; 719-633-3649; chamber orchestra ofthesprings.org

He just can’t stay away.

Even though violinist Mark Fewer had to miss last season’s Colorado College Summer Music Festival due to a family obligation, he’s found a way to stay active in our local music scene.

Last May, he brought his classical/jazz fusion ensemble “LotusLand Project” to CC’s Intermezzo series. Fewer then missed being a faculty artist at the summer festival for the first time in 12 years. He also was a student at the festival in the early 1990s.

“I’ll be back to CC in June,” he said. “Looking very forward to it!”

But first, he’ll be the featured soloist for the Chamber Orchestra of the Springs concerts on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon. The program, “On the Edge,” mixes the traditional (symphonies by Mozart and C.P.E. Bach) with the modern (Anthony Davis’ “Notes from the Underground” and Michael Daugherty’s “Fire and Blood” violin concerto).

“The concerto was one of several works that I suggested to the conductor (Thomas Wilson) as possible repertoire choices,” said Fewer.

“I’m delighted he chose it. It is a high-energy, intense work that audiences will enjoy. I myself like the rhythmical drive inside the work, as well as Daugherty’s usual excellence in orchestration.

“This one is a thrill ride! I hope the audience enjoys the ride.”

David Sckolnik, david.sckolnik@gazette.com