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Events Calendar
Featured Event:
2010-2011 Subscriptions On Sale NOW
Anticipate the pleasure of music all season long.
The Santa Rosa Symphony’s 83rd season is a musical kaleidoscope, with sparkling, colorful programming representing many parts of the globe. Maestro Ferrandis polishes new facets of the classical repertoire, introduces the work of living composers, and joins energies with an outstanding array of guest soloists.
7 Concert Packages Start at $168
Need flexibility? Try one of our customizable Mini Series or Come-As-You-Can packages. New to classical music? Looking for a shared family experience? Discover the wonders of orchestral music at the informal Discovery Rehearsal Series.
CALL 546-8742 to reserve your seats today.
MORE DETAILS >
CALL 546-8742 to reserve your seats today.
MORE DETAILS >
Kendall Jackson Pops
Michael Berkowitz
leads the Santa Rosa Symphony in three Saturday evening and three Sunday afternoon lively performances.
leads the Santa Rosa Symphony in three Saturday evening and three Sunday afternoon lively performances.
83rd Season
Music Director Bruno Ferrandis announces Santa Rosa Symphony’s 83rd
season—a musical kaleidoscope of sparkling, colorful programming.
2010-2011 Artist
Valentina Lisitsa
With her multi-faceted playing described as "dazzling", Valentina is at ease in a vast repertoire.
With her multi-faceted playing described as "dazzling", Valentina is at ease in a vast repertoire.
Symphony League
SRS League celebrates 52nd year of service
The League’s goals are to enhance the quality of
life in the community, support quality orchestral music, support
music education for youth, and promote personal relationships
among members. These gracious volunteers produce a variety of
fundraising events annually.
Green Music Center
Videos of SRS subscriber tours
The new performance home of the Santa Rosa Symphony
is designed for unparalleled sound and the optimum concert experience.
Subscribers and musicians came together in May to see and hear
for themselves.
News & Noteworthy
Get Your Play On!
ArtsSonoma Festival ’10 “imagine” has approved a project of the SRS Youth Ensembles. Titled “Get Your Play On! Putting String Instruments in Peoples’ Hands,” the performance will take place at the Airport Stadium 12 theater lobby on Friday, September 3, 2010, from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. This event is open to all movie ticket holders in the theater at the time of the performance.
A quartet of youth musicians from the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra will play repertoire including classical arrangements of movie music. With the group will be professional orchestra musicians and staff who will offer movie-goers the opportunity to handle a string instrument and “play along” (open string and various other simple techniques) as well as listen.
The goal of this project is to elicit curiosity from, and provide a challenge to, movie patrons; some of whom will perhaps touch a violin for the first time. The idea is to show young people that this music is not out of reach; that these are ordinary kids in ordinary clothes playing something vaguely familiar! The experience might inspire an adult to get back to an instrument they once played, or encourage parents to help their children obtain music instruction. It is also a way of bringing classical music to new audiences “where they are.”
A quartet of youth musicians from the Santa Rosa Symphony Youth Orchestra will play repertoire including classical arrangements of movie music. With the group will be professional orchestra musicians and staff who will offer movie-goers the opportunity to handle a string instrument and “play along” (open string and various other simple techniques) as well as listen.
The goal of this project is to elicit curiosity from, and provide a challenge to, movie patrons; some of whom will perhaps touch a violin for the first time. The idea is to show young people that this music is not out of reach; that these are ordinary kids in ordinary clothes playing something vaguely familiar! The experience might inspire an adult to get back to an instrument they once played, or encourage parents to help their children obtain music instruction. It is also a way of bringing classical music to new audiences “where they are.”
Bellissimo! An elegant evening with Italian flair
Invitations to the Symphony’s season-opening, black tie gala on Friday, October 8, are in the mail. Santa Rosa Golf and Country Club is the site for our annual fund-raising dinner and auction. Join us for camaraderie, libations and a menu of seasonal delights. Soprano ensemble Bella Sorella, named vocal Group of the Year by the 2007 Los Angeles Music Awards, will entertain.
The Italian theme echoes the program for Classical Set One, with works by Verdi, Paganini, Respighi and Berio being performed on October 9, 10 and 11 under the baton of Bruno Ferrandis.
The Italian theme echoes the program for Classical Set One, with works by Verdi, Paganini, Respighi and Berio being performed on October 9, 10 and 11 under the baton of Bruno Ferrandis.
Ushers Needed
Santa Rosa Symphony is seeking volunteer ushers for the upcoming season which runs from October 9-11, 2010 through May 7-9, 2011. Regular ushers commit to seven concerts for either Saturday, Sunday or Monday performances. Substitute ushers are needed as well. A 2-hour training session is REQUIRED for all ushers. There are two training times to choose from: Saturday, September 11 at noon or Saturday, September 25 at noon at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. This is a wonderful opportunity not only to support the Symphony, but also to hear and experience exceptional music. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer usher, or have questions, please call (707) 546-8742.
Education
Youth Ensemble Auditions Happening Now
Membership in the Santa Rosa Symphony youth orchestras and ensembles is achieved through auditions. Auditions for the 2010-11 season begin August 21 and continue through September. Openings are available to young musicians from beginning to pre-professional levels in all orchestral instruments. The 10-15 minute auditions are for placement as well as acceptance. Interested young musicians (music teachers or parents), please call
(707) 546-7097 ext. 220 to schedule an audition appointment.
(707) 546-7097 ext. 220 to schedule an audition appointment.