Livermore-Amador Symphony
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The Livermore-Amador Symphony is a local symphony orchestra composed of musicians from the Tri-Valley in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Symphony was established in 1963. Drawing mainly from the amateur musicians in Livermore, California and surrounding cities, the Symphony performs locally. Four main concerts are played each season, which runs from September to May, as well as a fundraising "Pops" concert series each October. As of 2008, most concerts are held in the sanctuary of the Livermore Presbyterian Church, with some concerts in the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center. The repertoire is classical music ranging from Baroque to modern.
As of the 2008–2009 season, the conductor is Dr. Arthur P. Barnes, a professor emeritus at Stanford University who has conducted the orchestra for 45 years, since he was a doctoral student at Stanford. The concertmistress is Kristina Anderson. Dr. Barnes, Ms. Anderson, and the principals of the cello and viola sections are the only paid regular players; the rest are volunteers.
The Symphony is a member of the Association of California Symphony Orchestras and the American Symphony Orchestra League. Education and outreach have long been concerns of the Symphony, and a committee was appointed in 1965 to establish an award for a musician graduating from a local high school. This tradition has continued with a few memorial awards added. The Symphony Association has also sponsored a yearly competition for young musicians which has been successful over the years in the discovery of some very talented young people. The dedication, enthusiasm and cooperative spirit of the conductor, the musicians, and the Symphony Guild have made the Symphony a vital part of the cultural life of the Livermore-Amador valley and its surroundings.
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