While others struggle merely to survive, our orchestra strives for greater depth and breadth of artistry and accomplishment by:

• Maintaining the highest standard in artistic achievement
• Enriching the quality of life through classical music
• Inspiring our youth to appreciate and participate in the musical arts
• Engaging a broader audience with both traditional and innovative programming
• Establishing Sonoma County’s identity as a premier cultural destination
• Building a world-class symphony concert hall

CONDUCTOR
In 2006, Bruno Ferrandis began his tenure as music director and conductor of the Santa Rosa Symphony. Emotional fire, dynamic technique, masterful interpretations, humor, grace and charm only begin to describe this musical artist. He has twenty years of conducting experience with some of the world’s great opera companies, and the finest orchestras of Europe and Asia. Trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London as well as The Juilliard School, Ferrandis’ breadth of experience includes both standard and avant-garde repertoires, including ballet, musical theater and cinema accompanying music.

ORCHESTRA
The 80 + musicians in the orchestra are professional members of Musician’s Union Local 292. Many play with other symphony orchestras, including Marin, Berkeley, Monterey, Modesto, Napa and the San Francisco Opera and Ballet.

CONCERT PROGRAMS
The Orchestra performs seven triple sets of its classical concerts from October through May on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays. Other popular programs that reach a diversified audience include a Symphony Pops series, a Saturday afternoon dress rehearsal series, a chamber music Festival and three choral holiday concerts at churches in Sonoma County.

AUDIENCE
Santa Rosa Symphony’s audience continues to expand across Sonoma County. Based on ticket sales relative to population, Sonoma County residents far exceed the national average for attendance at classical concerts. More than 100,000 people attend concerts or music education programs each year. Concert broadcasts on KRCB radio (90.9 FM/91.1 FM) reach thousands more in the greater North Bay region.

MUSIC EDUCATION
An ambitious commitment to education defines the Santa Rosa Symphony. Four Youth Ensembles and an instructional Summer Music Academy continue to grow in scope and influence. Free concerts for youth at the SRS concert venue are augmented by in-school music appreciation programs offered by musicians and docents. Scholarship assistance is provided for youth whose talents would otherwise go unserved.

ADMINISTRATION
The orchestra is run by the Santa Rosa Symphony Association, under the auspices of a 39-member volunteer Board of Directors and 15 professionals led by Executive Director Alan Silow. Paid staff is supported by the essential volunteer and fund-raising efforts of the Santa Rosa Symphony League.

ORCHESTRA-IN-RESIDENCE
Plans for the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University will allow the Santa Rosa Symphony, as the official orchestra-in-residence, to be heard as never before in a world-class performance hall. This new venue also offers the opportunity to develop a true campus for the Symphony’s music education programs. Slated for completion in 2008, the Green Music Center will build our region’s reputation as a premier cultural destination.

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The Santa Rosa Symphony is a member of the Association of California Symphony Orchestras (ACSO) and The League of American Or chestras (LAO, formerly the Association of Symphony Orchestras).

Santa Rosa Symphony concerts are made possible in part by grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the California Arts Council, the Sonoma County Advertising Fund, and the City of Santa Rosa.