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Reno Philharmonic

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The Reno Philharmonic Association’s mission is to provide world-class, innovative musical performances and exceptional educational and outreach programs that attract the widest possible audience.The orchestra, made up of over 60 local and talented musicians, performs under the leadership of Music Director and Conductor Barry Jekowsky in Reno and in various outdoor and indoor venues throughout northern Nevada and California. The popular MasterClassics Series is performed on Sunday afternoons and Tuesday evenings between September and April. The orchestra also presents over 10 specialty performances, like the holiday classic, Spirit of the Season, Rhythm and Rawhide, 4th of July in Genoa, Broadway on the Beach at Sand Harbor, and the perennially sold out, Pops on the River.The Philharmonic also boasts an impressive and diverse education department, which includes two youth orchestras, a series of eight “Young People’s Concerts” performed throughout the school year, “Celebrate Strings,” an in school violin instruction program, and a “Discover Music” program, which brings music ensembles into schools.The orchestra has received special recognition in recent years having been named the “Best of Reno Award” from Reno Magazine in 2006 and “Best Performing Arts Group” in Reno nine times from 1991-2001 by Reno Gazette-Journal readers. The Philharmonic and the Reno Philharmonic Guild have been honored to receive several Silver Star awards for education programs and concerts from Truckee Meadows Tomorrow for enhancing the quality of life in northern Nevada. In 2003, the Reno Philharmonic Youth Orchestras received a Best of Reno Award from the editors and readers of the Reno News and Review.Take Note!

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Carmina Burana!

Reno Phil completes the last MasterClassics series with Jekowsky Hundreds of musicians pack the stage for an amazing finale            For the season ...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:05:00 GMT

2008 - 2009 Season Schedule

2008-2009 Season Schedule Guests and programs subject to change MasterClassics One September 7 & 9, 2008 Jeffrey Grogan, Guest Conductor MD Candidate Frank Ticheli  Postcard Ludwig van Beethove...
Posted by on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:55:00 GMT

Reno Philharmonic Announces Candidates for Music Director Position

Five Candidates Are Vying for Top Artistic Post   After a year long search process, that included over 200 resumes, hundreds of telephone calls, and 12 visits across the country, the Reno Philhar...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:28:00 GMT

How do I help my children love and appreciate music as much as I do?

Q: How do I help my children love and appreciate music as much as I do? A: As most families have found, you can't make your children like the same music you do, but as long as they develop a love for ...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:40:00 GMT

Young Peoples Concert

A Colorful Symphony: Young People's Concerts In the 2007-2008 season, the RPA expects over 15,000 third, fourth, and fifth graders throughout Washoe County and surrounding school districts to attend o...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:55:00 GMT

Celebrate Strings!

Celebrate Nichole: Introducing "I can play it (Jingle Bells) as a gift for my parents at Christmas," Nichole Garcia, 7, explained when asked what song she'd like to learn this year in the Celebrate St...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:50:00 GMT

Seniors participate in Conductorcise class

Seniors participate in Conductorcise class by Carla Roccapriore, RENO GAZETTE-JOURNAL August 22, 2007 Orchestra conductors get more exercise than one might think, and their routine is catching on with...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 16:27:00 GMT

Help Wanted

Do you have a high level musical education from a school like Julliard or Berkeley School of Music? Have you successfully lead a major orchestra? Do you have talent and a musical vision? You could be...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:42:00 GMT

Classic Rock or Rock a Classic?

Have you received the 2007-2008 season brochure?  If you have, you've probably noticed two things. 1) The brochure is actually a book of postcards you can send to friends and 2) the photos ...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:40:00 GMT

With a little help from our friends

You might be a volunteer, a ticket holder, or a donor. Thank you so much for helping the RPA's mission of providing world-class, innovative musical performances and exceptional educational and outreac...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 10:38:00 GMT