My third summer with the fantastic School of Orchestral Studies commences with a performance of Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6. The stunning acoustics of Zankel Hall are the perfect place with this powerful and emotional work. Rounding out the program are some smaller works TBA.

Approximately 90 of the finest public and private high school musicians in New York State are selected through auditions to study and rehearse for a month with the world-class musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra. These high school students comprise the second symphony orchestra in residence at Saratoga. The School of Orchestral Studies, which is co-sponsored by the New York State School Music Association(link is external), the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and the Philadelphia Orchestra Association.

So very excited to enjoy this performance of colorful and exciting music with the Lakeside Symphony. Especially looking forward to the chance to collaborate with my dear friend Andrew Tyson once again. "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Firebird" are highlights of this program in the stunning and beautiful summer setting of Lakeside Chautauqua, the place to rest, renew, and reconnect.

Summer #3 wraps up for me with "The Planets" and more.

Approximately 90 of the finest public and private high school musicians in New York State are selected through auditions to study and rehearse for a month with the world-class musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra. These high school students comprise the second symphony orchestra in residence at Saratoga. The School of Orchestral Studies, which is co-sponsored by the New York State School Music Association(link is external), the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, and the Philadelphia Orchestra Association.

Featuring the very best of pop, classical, film, and Broadway, this concert has something for everyone and it is the perfect way to end the hot summer season. This is your chance to join friends and family for an outdoor concert and picnic under the stars.

The Sequoia Symphony plays host to one of Visalia’s brightest talents as she returns home to share some of her favorite songs from yesterday and today. Broadway’s Betsy Wolfe selects songs meaningful to her career from its start on Visalia’s stages to her most recent triumphs on the Great White Way in NYC. 

We open the season in Adrian celebrating three different settings of the greatest love story ever told, "Romeo and Juliet." We wrap up our year long celebration of Bernstein's music with a perforance of selections from "West Side Story," but also visit two other stunning settings, by Prokofiev (from his devestating ballet) and Tchaikovsky's magnificent and compelling Fantasy Overture inspired by his reading of the play.

Andrew Tyson makes his debut performance with the Adrian Symphony wow-ing our audience with his fun and frolicsome rendtiion of "Rhapsody in Blue."

The early film industry took advantage of some of the world’s greatest composers and talents from Shostakovich to Aaron Copland. This concert selects scores from Leonard Bernstein and George Gershwin. The Sequoia Symphony welcomes back favorite pianist Andrew Tyson in Gershwin’s magnificent “Concerto in F.” 

Our holiday concert has become the must see of the December season. This season’s all new program focuses on great music from Motown and more, featuring the song stylings of Hope Garcia as she puts her distinct mark on favorite Christmas classics old and new. 

Our holiday concert has become the must see of the December season. This season’s all new program focuses on great music from Motown and more, featuring the song stylings of Hope Garcia as she puts her distinct mark on favorite Christmas classics old and new. 

Holiday Tunes from the classic era of Christmas Music!

Two classic symphonies from the “Great North.” Tchaikovsky’s short, sweet “Winter Daydreams” opens the program while Sibelius’ masterful Symphony No. 2, travels from the shimmering loneliness of doubt to a grand symphonic finale that rivals Beethoven’s best. 

A tour through our country’s regions and history is anchored by Copland’s setting of Abraham Lincoln’s powerful words, while we also visit the jazz influences in symphonic repertoire, including Gershwin and William Grant Still. 

Celebrate John Williams with the this family friendly program of film for Harry Potter, Star Wars, and more!

What makes a hero? We all know our favorite movies themes from our heroes and heroines. Our annual film concert celebrates all of them, from the obvious to the not so obvious. Characters and costumes will abound!  

Great music for orchestral winds in the incomparable setting of Holy Rosary Chapel.

Great music for orchestral winds in the incomparable setting of Holy Rosary Chapel.

Brilliant locations close our year of Destinations. A quick trip through Italy and Spain gives us three brilliant masterworks, including Rodrigo’s guitar concerto played by our brilliant soloist, joining the Sequoia Symphony for her debut. Flash, pomp, mystery and brilliance wrap up our year with one of Visalia’s favorite pieces, Respighi’s “The Pines of Rome.” 

We close our orchestral season in Adrian with the spectacular oratorio, "Carmina Burana." Featuring a chorus of more than 100 singers from a combination of several local choirs, this concert is sure to blow the roof of the auditorium. Prior to the intermission, we have a return visit of Conni Elisor, for a performance of her second concerto for Dulcimer, "Broad Bands of Light."