Quotable Quotes

It was always my dream to build a professional symphony orchestra. When the City of Auburn gave me the support to start an orchestra, playing at the Auburn Performing Arts Center, we agreed to start at the top with some of the finest professional musicians in this region. We now  have a dedicated Board of committed classical music lovers, a healthy budget, and a growing following of people who have discovered that you don’t only have to go to Seattle for world-class symphony music. – Stewart Kershaw, co-founder and Music Director

The city of Auburn has supported the Auburn Symphony since its inception. It is with great pride that we are helping to showcase our exceptional orchestra to the Auburn community and beyond and to also raise awareness of the City as a whole. We’re letting others know that there truly is more to Auburn than they imagined. – Mayor Pete Lewis, City of Auburn

The Auburn Symphony is one of the best orchestras in this state. Yet very few people know about it. The musicians are all professionals, many of whom play with the Pacific Northwest Ballet orchestra. Stewart Kershaw, retired PNB’s music director, conducts the orchestra and the rapport between him and the musicians is electric. It’s a great experience to hear the ASO play and we want to be sure that people who enjoy classical music, especially those who live in South King County, realize that they have this incredible orchestra right on their doorstep. – Firoz Lalji, President & CEO of Auburn-based Zones, Inc.

As the PNB’s principal conductor for more than 20 years, Stewart has always impressed Sherry and me with his artistic talents, his energy and his organizational skills. However, he and his talented orchestra have typically received second billing as the PNB’s supporting cast. Since Stewart co-founded the ASO, their music under his baton has been nothing short of superb. – James Raisbeck, CEO & Board Chairman of Seattle-based Raisbeck Engineering