Remembering Violist Kay Diederich
Posted: Monday, February 15, 2021

We recently learned about the death of violist Kay Diederich. She first performed with the Symphony in 1992. Her late sister-in-law, Mary Diederich, brought her to a few rehearsals and Kay played a concert. She didn't play with us on a regular basis, but starting in 1995, she became a regular performer with Symphony, often coming down from Incline Village in challenging weather for weekly rehearsals.

Kay loved to travel and, generally speaking, carefully planned her exotic trips so that she would only miss one performance with the Symphony each season. In this picture Kay is shown in October recording the lower viola part at home for the "Hank Monk Schottische" virtual performance video.

We will miss her.

Remembering Chamber Singer Lucy Bouldin
Tuesday, February 9, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the death on the morning of February 9 of Lucy Bouldin. Lucy was a member of the Carson City Chamber Singers for a number of years. She was found in bed this morning after the sheriff was called when she did not respond to the doorknock from the delivery of Meals on Wheels. Her daughter Tonya has been notified.

Tonya will be coming to Nevada in 3-4 weeks to take care of the Estate. Tonya gave 'momma' her last wish, as Lucy was able to stay in her home with friends and neighbors checking in on her. She will be cremated then buried next to her late husband, Sterling, at a graveyard ceremony.

You may contact Trinity Episcopal Cathedral for details at 775-329-4279.

Photo: Lucy Bouldin singing with Carson Chamber Singers in Genoa on July 4, 2015.

See our new video page
Posted: Jan. 16, 2021

Starting in May 2020, we started posting a number of videos. The Carson City Symphony and its associated ensembles had been entertaining people in the Carson City area for 36 seasons. Because we could not perform live, in person, we started producing a series of video episodes to showcase the talents of our local artists, ensembles, and guest artists. These episodes, called Project Euterpe ("you-TER-pee"), include excerpts from past concerts, some solo and small ensemble performances, and previews of things to come. We may include some master classes taught by our guest soloists.

You can view these videos through our new Symphony Association Video Page at http://ccsymphony.com/ccsymvideos.htm. We also have a link on the left side menu on this page.

We have set up a YouTube Channel where you can see information on all our episodes. The channel is at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVti_Ih_3sSvQcC_jaljuYw.

Project Euterpe is named for the muse of music in Greek mythology. She and her eight sisters, the other muses, lived on Mt. Olympus and entertained their father Zeus and the other Olympian gods with their artistry. Symphony Conductor David Bugli said, "Euterpe was known by ancient poets as the 'Giver of delight,' and ancient Greek musicians would call on her aid in composing their lyric poetry and music. So, we are calling on her aid to help us communicate with our audience."

Carson Chambers Singers Start New 2021 Video Project
Project status updated Jan. 23, 2021

The Carson Chamber Singers, under the able direction of Richard "Ricky" Hutton, have already produced two virtual video project this season, one using the music of Johannes Brahms and another using music by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. For the new calendar year, they are preparing a project that will combine the works of two composers separated by centuries: Claudio Monteverdi's Italian madrigal "Longe da te cor mio" and Elaine Hagengberg's "Songs from Silence."

The resource page for this project is at http://ccsymphony.com/farfromme2021.htm.

Joyful Noise - A Holiday Treat Concert - Dec. 13
Available on YouTube on 12/15/2020

It's a Holiday Treat for all - a feast of seasonal and holiday entertainment in many styles! The Carson City Symphony Association presented the "Joyful Noise - A Holiday Treat" concert on Sunday, December 13, 2020, in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center. The Symphony had wanted to present an entertaining, live holiday concert, as we have for the past 36 years, but there was a pandemic going on! Since we could not fill the stage with dozens of instrumental musicians, singers, and dancers this holiday season, we were excited to collaborate and bring the holiday spirit to the community in a different format, consistent with distancing protocols.

The "Joyful Noise - A Holiday Treat" concert, featured John and Cherie Shipley with their Joyful Noise Chorus and Band. John and Cherie have been performing "Joyful Noise" concerts each December since 2002. The concert was designed to be presented as a live-streamed event without an in-person audience.

View the the event as it was recorded. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FotJ1LrGWCA.

Enjoy safely! If you enjoy this video, we encourage you to check our website at CCSymphony.com, go to Facebook.com/CarsonCitySymphony, and search for "Carson City Symphony" on YouTube.com.