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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 from elementary 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. We play many works by contemporary composers and have commissioned and
premiered several pieces.
Our Mission Statement (2019)
The mission of Carson City Symphony Association is to
(1) enhance the quality of life in northern Nevada by providing creative, educational,
and social opportunities for amateur and volunteer professional instrumentalists
and vocalists of all ages;
(2) educate and entertain a broad and diverse audience, including residents, visitors,
and tourists;
(3) enhance music education for the K-12 student population and adults; and
(4) expand our reputation for adventurous programming by playing music by
contemporary composers and featuring non-traditional solo instruments.
The Carson City Symphony Assoc. is a member of the
Carson City Downtown Business Assoc.
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Annual Pops Party Concert
at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City
Sunday, June 8, 2025
The Carson City Symphony's annual Pops Party concert will be held on Sunday, June 8,
2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion back lawn, 606 Mountain Street, Carson City.
The grounds will be open to the public at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. The main entrance
for the concert is on Robinson Street.
The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli and assistant director Brian Fox,
will be joined on the program by the Carson Chamber Singers directed by Gary Schwartz
and guest singer Monique De Haviland. Sierra Alphorn Players will provide pre-concert
entertainment starting about 5:00 p.m.
Music Director Bugli said, "The Pops Party Concerts are a tradition going back to
1985. We bring popular favorites and fresh material to each edition. The program this
year includes tunes from Broadway shows, James Bond, Pirates of the Caribbean,
marches, and more."
Seating is on the lawn. Parking is on the street. The audience is invited to bring
blankets or lawn chairs. Snacks, drinks, and a food truck will be on site. No firearms
are allowed on the premises. In case of rain, the concert will be moved to an indoor
location, to be announced.
This free concert is funded in part by grants from the Nevada Arts Council and
the National Endowment for the Arts, Carson City, and by private donations.
For more information, call the Symphony at 775-883-4154 or check the web site: CCSymphony.com.
Photo: Singer/songwriter Monique De Haviland will perform with the Carson City Symphony at the
Pops Party Concert outdoors at the Governor's Mansion on June 8.
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Carson Chamber Singers Announces Retirement of Director Gary Schwartz and
Begins Search for New Director
Media Release - May 28, 2025: Carson City Symphony Association announces the
retirement of Dr. Gary Schwartz, director of Carson Chamber Singers, and the
search for his successor. Position description and application guidelines are
available (below) on CCSymphony.com or by calling the Symphony at 775-883-4154. Applications
are open until Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Gary Schwartz, who earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Illinois
at Urbana-Champaign and studied choral conducting at Northern Illinois University,
joined the Mathematics Department at Western Nevada College in 2010. He began singing
with the Carson Chamber Singers in 2012 and became director in 2023. He also has directed
the Carson City Symphony Association's early music ensemble, Consort Canzona. He plans
to retire and leave the area after the Singers' performance with the Carson City
Symphony on July 4, 2025, at the Genoa American Celebration at Mormon Station Park in Genoa, NV.
Carson Chamber Singers rehearse weekly and perform in four or more concerts each year.
Since their founding in 1985, they have performed in Carson City, Reno, Virginia City,
Minden, Genoa, and Fallon, and in California. Membership is open to all singers, high
school age and above, who have intermediate to advanced-level musical experience.
Click HERE to download Choral Director Position Description PDF.
Click HERE to download Choral Director Application Guidelines PDF.
Photo: Gary Schwartz directs Carson Chamber Singers in concert at Shepherd of the
Sierra in Carson City, October 2024.
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Summer Concerts are Coming
Sunday, June 8, 2025 - Annual Pops Party Concert
Friday, July 4, 2025 - CC Symphony in Genoa
Mark your calendars. The Carson City Symphony and Carson Chamber Singers will be
performing the 41st annual Pops Party Concert on Sunday, June 8, at 6:00 p.m. at the
Governor's Mansion. As a special treat, the Sierra Alphorns will perform before the start of the official
concert. For updated information, check CCSymphony.com or call 775-883-4154.
The Symphony and Singers, along with singer/songwriter Monique De Haviland
will also be performing on July 4 at Mormon
Station State Park in Genoa at 3:45 p.m. as part of the Genoa Americana Celebration.
Admission to both events is free.
Photo: The front of the Governor's Mansion in Carson City.
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Carson City Symphony Assoc. Annual Meeting
Sunday, July 13, 2025
The Carson City Symphony Assoc. Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 13,
2025. The time and location are yet to be determined. The Association will elect Trustees,
review accomplishments and plans for the future, and cover other business.
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House Recital - Symphony Fundraiser
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Some friends of the Symphony are going to present
a House Recital (Symphony fundraiser) on Sun., July 20, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The event will
present chamber
music with Concertmaster and Assistant conductor Brian Fox, Trudy Gonzales, and Ondine Parker, violins;
Peggy Cooley, viola; and Evan Stern and Sally Browne, cellos. Tickets will be $40.
Information and tickets will be available here at CCSymphony.com.
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Future Events (list updated as of April 30, 2025)
- June 8, 2025, 6:00 p.m., Governor's Mansion (outdoors) - Pops Party
Concert - Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, and Monique De Haviland. Free.
- July 4, 2025 - 3:45 p.m., Mormon Station Park - Carson City Symphony and, Carson Chamber
Singers, and Monique De Haviland. Part of Genoa Americana Celebration, 10:15 a.m.
to 5:15 p.m. Free.
2025-2026 Season (only Carson City Symphony listed)
- Sunday, October 26, 2025, 4:00 p.m., Carson City Community Center - Carson City Symphony
- Sunday, December 14, 2025, 4:00 p.m., Carson City Community Center - Carson City Symphony
- Sunday, February 22, 2026, 4:00 p.m., Carson City Community Center - Carson City Symphony
- Sunday, April 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m., Carson City Community Center - Carson City Symphony
- A Sunday in June, 2026, (to be confirmed), 6:00 p.m., Governor's Mansion - Carson City Symphony
- Saturday, July 4, 2026, 3:45 p.m., Mormon Station Park (to be confirmed) - Carson City Symphony - (pending)
2026-2027 Season (listed only until end of 2026)
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, 4:00 p.m., Carson City Community Center - Carson City Symphony
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, 4:00 p.m., Carson City Community Center - Carson City Symphony
Carson City School District Orchestras Concerts, Brian Fox, Director
(list updated as of Sept. 27, 2024)
- Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at Carson City Community Center
- Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, 6:00 p.m. at Carson City Community Center
- Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at Carson City Community Center
- Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m. at Carson City Community Center
Classes and Rehearsals
All free, donations or Symphony Association
memberships requested (list updated as of February 2, 2025)
Mondays:
- Consort Canzona early music recorder ensemble, 6:30 p.m. at Carson City Senior Center
Tuesdays:
- Beginning Cello classes with Priscilla Hawkins, 1:30 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. at Brewery Arts Center
- Beginning Violin classes with Jaden Caraway, 3:15 and 4:30 p.m.
at Empire Elementary School
- Carson Chamber Singers rehearsals, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., with Gary Schwartz and Katie
Cardoza at LDS Church, Carson City
Wednesdays:
- Symphony Youth Chorus rehearsals with Nancy Jones and Cristian Valenzuela
Gonzalez, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church
- Carson City Symphony rehearsals with David Bugli and Brian Fox, 6:20 to 8:30 p.m. at
Carson High School; string sectionals TBA
Thursdays:
- Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players (NQR) adult intermediate string group with
Micah Dunn, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Carson City Senior Center.
- Beginning Violin classes with Melinda Reynolds, 3:15 and 4:30 p.m. at Bordewich-Bray
Elementary School
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- Allegro, introductory youth string ensemble with Suzanne McGarraugh, 3:30 to
4:15 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church.
- Vivace, intermediate youth string ensemble with Suzanne McGarraugh, 3:30 to
4:45 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church.
- STRAZZ, advanced youth string ensemble with Suzanne McGarraugh, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church.
- (Note: Overlap in time and location of the three ensembles listed above is intentional.)
Flex Tickets Available
Good for Multiple Events
The Carson City Symphony Association offers
Flex Tickets that can be used for various performances by the Carson City Symphony and
Carson Chamber Singers. Flex tickets are offered at discounted prices.
Discount Flex Pass -- Can't commit to concerts dates in advance? Get Flex Tickets!
Flex 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. Flex Tickets never expire.
To purchase them,
click on the "Buy Flex Tix Now" button, below. Remember
to keep your receipt...it is your ticket!
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Interested in being a member of the Carson City Symphony Association, and support all our non-profit
work? Just download a membership form in PFD format from our
here
and mail it in with your check. It will be appreciated.
To join the Carson City Symphony or Carson Chamber
Singers, call 775-883-4154.
For Association membership information, click here.
For feedback that we have received on Carson City Symphony concerts,
click here: reviews.
Read about Carson City Symphony's Symphony Youth Strings program.
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 Carson City Arts & Culture
Coalition. 
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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. He was also an adjunct faculty at Western Nevada College.
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Conductor David Bugli
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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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Most Symphony rehearsals are on Wednesday nights (late August through late May), 7:00 p.m.
to 9:15 p.m., 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 Symphony Youth Strings (formerly
Strings in the Schools).
For information on events at the Brewery Arts Center,
click here.
Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St.,
Carson City. Map
Carson City Symphony is funded, in part, by the Nevada Arts Council, a
state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency;
Carson City; Nevada Humanities, the National Endowment for the Humanities,
and private donations.
This page last updated 5/29/2025
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