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Aurora Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra
Founded1978
LocationAurora, CO
Concert hallNorth Middle School Auditorium - Aurora Public Schools (Colorado)
Music directorNorman Gamboa
Websitewww.aurorasymphony.org

The Aurora Symphony Orchestra is an all-volunteer community-based orchestra founded in 1978[1], based in Aurora, Colorado. The orchestra is led by Music Director Norman Gamboa. The Aurora Symphony Orchestra's regular season occurs annually from August through May of each year, during which they perform public concerts including: Fall Masterworks Concert, Holiday Concert, Family Concert, Spring Masterworks Concert and the Arts for a Better Tomorrow Concert. The orchestra also performs during select summer events.

Musicians

All musicians of the Aurora Symphony Orchestra are volunteers and are accepted by audition[2]. Audition as a held throughout the year, and all musicians who play an orchestral instrument are welcome to audition. Current membership ranges from high school-age through retirees. The basic commitment for musicians includes: weekly rehearsals, Dress Rehearsals and scheduled performances.

List of Current Musicians

Music Directors

  • Norman Gamboa
  • Richard Niezen
  • Gloria Olsen

Organization

The Aurora Symphony Orchestra operates as a 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization and is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of community members and orchestra musician representatives.

Current Board Officers

  • Executive Director - Christopher Wink
  • Board Chair - Dwight Taylor
  • Board Vice-Chair - Michelle Wolfe
  • Board Treasurer - Diane Rothers

Special Events

The Aurora Symphony Orchestra annually sponsors a competition for soloists known as the "Young Artist Solo Competition"[3]. This event gives youth performers ranging in age from 12 to 21 years of age the opportunity to showcase their talents as a soloist, accompanied by the Aurora Symphony Orchestra.

Collaborations

The Aurora Symphony Orchestra strives to fulfill its mission as an organization that "engages and inspires musicians toward excellence in musical performance, and to enlighten, educate and entertain culturally diverse audiences through classical music while also building bridges within the community and promoting a greater understanding of our shared humanity."[4] by collaborating with other performing arts organizations.

List of Collaborations

References

  1. ^ http://www.aurorasymphony.org/about-us.html
  2. ^ http://www.aurorasymphony.org/auditions.html
  3. ^ http://www.aurorasymphony.org/young-artist-competition.html
  4. ^ "About Us / Our Mission". Aurora Symphony Orchestra. Retrieved 4 December 2016.
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