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Welcome to the twenty-fourth season of orchestral music in Carson City, Nevada.  This (2007-08) season, we feature exciting new works, familiar favorites, and outstanding soloists.  We are pleased to invite you to our concerts.

Summer Events:

June 16 - July 31, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Summer 2008, a tuition-free program for string players of all ages.  Three levels - each class meets once a week for six weeks.  Each class features at least one new tune.  Info:  Sue Kitts 775-297-3437.

  Friday, July 4, Mormon Station Park, Genoa—Sierra Philharmonic League presents "Pops in the Park" concert.  Reno Philharmonic with Carson Chamber Singers and "Strings in the Summer" youth orchestra.  Entertainment begins 1:00 p.m., full concert at 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 6, 10:00 a.m., Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Summer Concert at Carson Mall.  Info:  Sue Kitts 775-297-3437.

 

***SEE OUR APRIL 26 CONCERT, "Grace & Passion," and our June 8 CONCERT, "24th annual Pops Party," HERE***

 


~~~  2008-09 Season Concerts  ~~~

The 2008-09 season will include at least six concerts by the Symphony and at least four by the Chamber Singers.  The goal is to reflect different artistic periods, various composers (including women and other under-represented categories), and works by living and recent composers, and to feature guest soloists and groups.  The performances are for the public.

 

·       Sun., Oct. 26, 2008, 4pm, Carson City Community Center - C.C. Symphony featuring guest soloist Alexander Tutunov in Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F;

 

·       Thursday, Nov. 21, 7:00pm, "Strings in the Schools" Fall Concert.

 

·       Sun., Dec. 14, 4pm, Carson City Community Center - "Holiday Treat" concert - Symphony with Carson Chamber Singers and a guest group—seasonal music;

 

·       Sun., Feb. 22, 4pm, Carson City Community Center - Symphony featuring guest soloist ;

 

·       A Saturday in March, 7:30pm, BAC Performance Hall - Carson Chamber Singers Spring Concert;

 

·       A Saturday in May - "Strings in the Schools" workshop with guest group

 

·       Sat., April 25, 7:30pm, Oats Park Arts Center (Fallon) and Sun., April 26, 4pm, Carson City Community Center - Symphony featuring guest soloist Gregory Maytan, violin, in a Pagannini Violin Concerto, and world premier of commissioned work by Steven Ronsenhaus;

 

·       A Sunday in May, BAC Performance Hall and Grand Ballroom - "Symphony Showcase" chamber-music recital featuring young soloists associated with the Symphony.

 

·       A Thursday in May, 7:00pm, "Strings in the Schools" Spring Concert.

 

·       A Sunday in June, 4:00pm, Governor's Mansion outdoors - "Pops Party" Concert with Carson Chamber Singers and guest group - pops and light classics.

 


Tickets for the Carson City Symphony's twenty-fifth (2008-09) season are on sale now.  The subscription series includes five concerts by the Symphony conducted by music director David Bugli; three of the concerts feature guest soloists and two feature the Carson Chamber Singers directed by Judy Monson.

Individual tickets for most concerts are $15 for general admission; $12 for Association members, seniors, and students; and free for children age 16 and under. Admission to the June "Pops Party" concert is free. 

Discount Season Tickets  Five concerts (including free June "Pops" concert): $48 - general admission; $40 - Assoc. members, seniors, & students; free - age 16 & under.

Discount Flex Pass  Can't commit to concerts dates in advance?  Get a Flex Pass!  Flex Pass tickets are good for four admissions to any Carson City Symphony and Carson Chamber Singers concert(s).  You may use the pass any way you choose: bring four people to one concert, two people to two concerts, etc.

Season tickets and flex passes are on sale now.  Call 775-883-4154.


To join the Carson City Symphony or Carson Chamber Singers, call 775-883-4154.

For list of Board of Trustees and meeting dates, click here.

For Association membership information, click here.

For feedback on recent Carson City Symphony concerts, click here: reviews.

For general information on what to expect at a concert, click here.


 


Read about Carson City Symphony's Strings in the Schools program

For information on Concert Etiquette, click here.

For a Reno Gazette-Journal Article about the Symphony, Click here


The Carson City Symphony was founded in 1984 as the Carson City Chamber Orchestra and gave its first concert in October that year.  It is a community orchestra open to amateur and volunteer professional musicians.  Members come from all walks of life and have ranged in age from middle school students to senior citizens.  The Symphony performs five or more concerts each year for audiences in Carson City.  It also has performed in Minden, Gardnerville, Fallon, South Lake Tahoe, and Virginia City.

The Symphony plays many works by contemporary composers and has commissioned and premiered several pieces.  In 1991, the Symphony received a community award from the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for outstanding volunteer services.  In 1999, it was selected as Nevada's Continental Harmony organization by the American Composers Forum and the National Endowment for the Arts.  The Symphony Assoc. was named Organization of the Year 2004 by the Nevada Appeal and Carson Access Television in recognition of its contributions to the community.

This season's concerts have been made possible, in part, by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.  The orchestra is a licensee of ASCAP and BMI, and a member of the League of American Orchestras.

David C. Bugli, Music Director and Conductor, has a Bachelor of Science Degree in music education from Ithaca College, New York, where he studied composition for four years with Karel Husa. He has a Master of Music Degree from the University of Massachusetts. In addition to conducting, he plays classical and jazz piano, tuba, and trombone, and he composes and arranges music.

 

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Conductor David Bugli


The Carson City Symphony and Carson Chamber Singers were selected to be part of the Continental Harmony Project for the year 2000. Please click here to read about our involvement and to follow the links to Continental Harmony Project in other states.


Click here for information on last season (2007-08).

Click here for information on Summer 2007.

Click here for information on the 2006-07 season.

Click here for information on the 2005-06 season.

Click here for information on the 2004-05 concert season.

Click here for information on concerts from the 2003-04 season.

Click here for information for our concerts from the 2002-03 season.

Click here for information for our concerts from the 2001-02 season.

Click here for information for our concerts from the 2000-01 season.

Click here for information for our concerts from the 1999-2000 season.


Contact us:
David C. Bugli, Music Director and Conductor
Carson City Symphony
PO Box 2001
Carson City, NV 89702-2001
Phone: (775) 883-4154
Fax: (775) 883-4371

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Rehearsals for the 2008-09 season begin August 27.  Most rehearsals are in the band room at Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Rd., Carson City.  Map. 

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The Carson Chamber Singers is a choral group that has been associated with the Carson City Symphony since 1985.

For chamber music, see the Silver Strings.

For youth string programs, see Strings in the Schools.

Carson City Symphony is a member of Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition For information click here.

For information on events at the Brewery Arts Center, click here.

Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Rd., Carson City. Map

 

First Baptist Church, Mountain and Bath Streets, Carson City.  Map

 

Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., Carson City. Map

 

This page last updated 7/28/2008

 

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