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This program is best for ages 3-8 but families of all ages are encouraged to attend.

Free Program! Space is limited. Registration is required.

Come to White River Valley Museum during Spring Break for a fun, interactive music presentation with ASO musician Sarah Viens, trumpet, followed by a story read-aloud. Take home a craft kit to continue the fun at home!

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Garrett Arney, marimba

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Composers find inspiration in everything – their nationality, historical events, and of course other genres of music. With his Symphony No. 38, Wolfgang Mozart wrote a love letter to the city of Prague. The music crackles with virtuosity and grace, signaling that Mozart is at the peak of his compositional powers. ASO welcomes percussionist Garrett Arney to the stage to perform Emmanuel Séjourné’s Concerto for Marimba and Strings, an eclectic piece that will leave you breathless. The concert opens with Jessie Montgomery’s Banner, commissioned in 2014 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of The Star-Spangled Banner.  She weaves together snippets of the anthem with civil rights songs and other cultural melodies. Inspiration is everywhere, especially in the concert hall!

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Wesley Schulz will host a conversation with Garrett Arney at 1:30.

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Gather for brunch and bubbly to support ASO's year-round programs that shape, heal, and brighten our community. Enjoy a brunch buffet and delight in music from arx duo, percussionists Garrett Arney and Mari Yoshinaga. Garrett is a featured soloist in ASO’s 2023-24 Season so you’ll get a sneak peek of what’s to come. One mimosa, brunch buffet, and 40-minute concert are all included.

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$60 includes one mimosa, brunch buffet, and 40-minute concert. RSVP by March 8.

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A free musical story time for children. Meet an Auburn Symphony Orchestra musician in person who will teach and demonstrate their instrument in partnership with an Auburn librarian who will read a storybook aloud. Explore themes like rhythm and dance, or how music can make us feel. Participants will receive a craft to take home with them.

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Chamber concerts are a good way to dip into instrumental music. It’s less formal and allows the audience (you) to see and hear the ensemble up close since there are fewer musicians and they perform in a smaller space. This is an excellent opportunity to watch closely how the instruments are played and see the dynamics of a small group in performance.

You’ll love seeing these four musicians perform together. Three are principal players of the Auburn Symphony. They have been working together for years and will blow you away with their performance.

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Music from Epic Adventure Films

Choir of the Sound

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Bring your whole family to Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s action-packed concert featuring exciting music from epic adventure films! Maestro Schulz will conjure pirates, Jedi, aliens, and magicians with the help of Choir of the Sound. Prepare to soar through the sky and zoom across the earth as we quest for the most thrilling music for film. No adventure is too big for Auburn Symphony Orchestra!

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Auburn Symphony String Quartet presents an evening of beautiful music in the inspiring, intimate venue of the Postmark Center for the Arts. This is part of the City of Auburn BRAVO series.

Regular: $20
Student/Senior: $17

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Jordan Bak, violist

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This lavish program features some of the world’s most epic and heartfelt music. Igor Stravinsky’s ballet The Firebird takes you on a journey through the Russian folktale of a hero, Ivan Tsarevich, who battles the sorcerer Kashchei with the help of a mythical firebird. Lauded for his “haunting lyrical grace” (Gramophone), violist Jordan Bak joins ASO for Bela Bartok’s Concerto for Viola. ASO is also pleased to present the Washington State premiere of Jennifer Higdon’s Cold Mountain Suite, a co-commissioned project with 37 other orchestras across the country inspired by Charles Frazier’s novel. The concert opens with Richard Strauss’s virtuosic tone poem, Don Juan, where the orchestra is pushed to its limits as it spins adventure and love themes across a wide sonic palate.

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Dave Beck of KING FM will talk about the music before the concert at 1:30 PM.

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ASO guest artist Jordan Bak hosts a masterclass for advanced high school and college level violists. Learn something new with this world-class artist as he works with students on their musicianship. Free and open to the public to observe.

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featuring Howard Blake’s The Snowman

Drew Simons, boy soprano

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Join us for a special Holiday Spectacular as Auburn Symphony Orchestra performs the soundtrack, LIVE, to the Oscar-nominated holiday film, The Snowman! Directed by Dianne Jackson and featuring an original score by Howard Blake, the animated film brings Raymond Briggs’ magical story to life. You will delight in following James and his snowman as they embark on a wondrous journey one winter’s night. Also on the program are seasonal favorites such as Miracle on 34th Street, A Charlie Brown Christmas, our traditional audience sing-along, live reindeer, photos with Santa, hot cocoa, and jazz performance by Groove Amendment!

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A lyrical program evocative of poetry, folk music, and a walk through the forest in springtime, also in turns dynamic, majestic, and powerful. The music is perfectly suited to this mix of instruments and musicians - an imagery-rich, multi-faceted energy will make this a wonderful evening.

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Auburn Symphony Orchestra continues its annual celebration of American music through iconic and newly-embraced works. Featuring Leonard Bernstein’s familiar Latin beats from the 1957 smash musical, West Side Story, you’ll dance and hum your way out of the concert hall with tunes like Maria and I Feel Pretty. Juan Pablo Contreras’ Mariachitlán continues the Latin beat with a loving homage to the Mexican state of Jalisco – the birthplace of mariachi. The concert opens with William Levi Dawson’s epic Negro Folk Symphony which premiered nearly 90 years ago to great acclaim. The piece is experiencing a resurgence as new generations discover its powerful impact. Celebrate with us musical voices of America.

Voces estadounidenses
Domingo, 15 de octubre
De 2:30 a 4:15 p. m.
Centro de artes escénicas de Auburn

La Orquesta sinfónica de Auburn continúa su celebración anual de la música estadounidense a través de obras icónicas, así como de obras recientemente seleccionadas. Con los familiares ritmos latinos del exitoso musical de 1957 de Leonard Bernstein, West Side Story (Amor sin barreras), saldrá de la sala de conciertos bailando y tarareando canciones como Maria y I Feel Pretty. Mariachitlán, de Juan Pablo Contreras, continúa al ritmo latino con un amoroso homenaje al estado mexicano de Jalisco, el lugar de origen del mariachi. El concierto comienza con la épica Sinfonía folclórica negra de William Levi Dawson, que se estrenó hace casi 90 años con gran éxito. La pieza está experimentando un resurgimiento a medida que las nuevas generaciones descubren su poderoso impacto. Celebre con nosotros las voces musicales de Estados Unidos. Además, ¡vea al mariachi del Distrito escolar de Auburn en el vestíbulo antes del concierto!

MEET THE MUSIC
Dr. Gwynne Kuhner Brown who has written a book on the life and works of William Levi Dawson. Hear her unique insight beginning at 1:30pm.

IN THE LOBBY
Auburn School District Mariachi

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There’s nothing more exciting than a fresh season of music to look forward to! Gather with your fellow music lovers and enjoy a fun evening out. Enjoy the locally brewed beverages at Half Lion, grab dinner from the food truck, and bid on unique items and experiences in the silent auction. The Auburn Symphony String Quartet will treat you to music by composers featured in the upcoming season. Seating is limited so don’t delay! Additional donations go directly to support ASO’s artistic and educational programs.

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Join the Auburn Symphony String Quartet for a lovely afternoon in the Garden for fun, family-friendly favorites! The program will celebrate American and American-inspired works, including a mix of classical, jazz, and selections from movies and musicals. Some featured composers include Leonard Bernstein, Antonín Dvořák, and William Grant Still. Pack a picnic and enjoy some beautiful music with the best view in town.

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Relax and enjoy… Pack a picnic, bring your lawn chairs, or throw a blanket on the ground and join us for the City of Auburn’s Summer Sounds!

ASO Brass Ensemble will entertain you with a collection of music from light classical to popular movie themes to rousing marches. Create a memory with live music on a summer evening.

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Liven up your trip to the Auburn Farmers Market. Enjoy the sounds of ASO brass musicians as you stroll the fresh offerings from local vendors. Enjoy a selection of popular tunes and classical favorites in this relaxed setting.

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