Carson City Symphony Performs for Genoa Americana Celebration
Sunday, July 4, 2021

The Carson City Symphony, under the direction of David Bugli, will be performing on Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa at the Genoa Americana Celebration, just like we did in 2019 and prior years. The concert will be at 4:30 p.m. An exciting program, featuring show tunes, patriotic tunes, and other inspirational pieces will be performed. The Symphony will be joined by the Carson Chamber Singers, under the direction of Ricky Hutton, who was officially appointed director of the group earlier this year, singer Jakki Ford, and the Joyful Noise Carson Children's Choir, under the direction of Michelle Powers.

The Symphony's part of the festivities start at 4:30 and run until about 6:00. The Genoa Americana Celebration begins with a children's and pet parade at 10:00 a.m. It will also present four bands - Front Porch, The Jazzettes, Quake City Jug Band, and Those Windburn Brothers - in performances from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Genoa Volunteer Fire Department will sell chicken dinners. Admission is free.

Ms. Ford who will be performing two pieces with the Symphony and a gospel tune with the Carson Chamber Singers. She is an accomplished and versatile performing artist - an outstanding vocalist with a four-octave range, professional dancer, and actress. She appeared in several films, including Stir Crazy, Electric Horseman, Crocodile Dundee II, Bonfire of the Vanities, New Jack City, and Mo Better Blues. She also has been seen in television shows, commercials, theater, operas, cabaret, and Las Vegas and Reno showroom spectaculars, and has recorded three albums.

Seating is on the lawn and the event is free. The audience is invited to bring blankets or lawn chairs. The Genoa American Celebration is presented by the Friends of Genoa. For more information about the Symphony's performance, call the Symphony at 775-883-4154, or email carsoncitysymphony@gmail.com.

Carson City Symphony to Begin
Two "Strings in the Summer 2021" Programs
Media release: June 10, 2021

Carson City Symphony Association announces "Strings in the Summer 2021," two free programs for string-instrument players of all ages, in July and August. Each program has two levels. The four-day July program will begin on Tuesday morning, July 6, including an informal concert on July 9. The two-day August "Boot Camp" will be held on August 3 and 5.

Fiddle and Fun meets from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on July 6, 7, and 8, with a concert at 10:00 a.m. on July 9. It is designed primarily for younger students, and for violinists, violists and cellists of any age who have limited experience. Participants must be able to play a one-octave D scale and read notes within the staff.

String Ensemble meets from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on July 6, 7, and 8, with a concert on 10 a.m. on July 9. It is for advanced beginner to intermediate players of all ages, including adults. The ensemble will play fun tunes arranged for violin, viola, cello, and bass.

Boot Camp, August 3 and 5, gives string players a head start before school and orchestra seasons begin. New and returning beginning violins (Symphony Youth Strings Allegro level) meet from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. New and returning advanced beginning strings (Symphony Youth Strings Vivace level) and above meet from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

All classes are held at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church, 1201 N. Saliman Road in Carson City. The July 9 performance is at Carson Mall. Laura Gibson, Associate Concertmaster of Carson City Symphony, is the instructor. Masks are required and students are asked to bring a music stand if possible.

Registration and tuition are free, donations welcome. For more information and to register for Strings in the Summer, contact the Symphony's Education Director, Sue Jesch, at 775-450-5584.

Carson City Symphony Association's educational programs are funded, in part, by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and by private donations.

File photo: String players of all ages and experience levels will play together in a past "Strings in the Summer" program, date unknown.

"Strings in the Summer" Present Performance
Friday, July 9, 2021

Carson City Symphony Association's "Strings in the Summer 2021" program will present an informal performance at Carson Mall on Friday, July 9,2021, at 10:00 a.m.. Laura Gibson, Associate Concertmaster of Carson City Symphony, is the instructor.

Two groups, "Fiddle and Fun" for younger students, and for violinists, violists and cellists of any age who have limited experience, and "String Ensemble," for string players with more advance experience, will be preparing for this event July 6-8. The performance is free and open to the public.

Carson City Symphony Association's educational programs are funded, in part, by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency; and by private donations.

Photo: String players of all ages and experience levels will play together in Carson City Symphony's "Strings in the Summer" program on July 9.

Symphony Assoc. Annual Meeting
Sunday, July 11, 2021

The Carson City Symphony Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, July 11, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. in person at a location to be determined. The meeting will include election of officers for the new fiscal year 2021-2022. For further information, contact the Symphony at 775-883-4154.