Daily Courier: Q&A with Christopher Powell
September 4, 2024 By Jesse Bertel The Yavapai Symphony Association (YSA) kicks off its 2024-25 season with the return of the Phoenix Symphony to Prescott at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8. The performance will be held at the Jim and Linda Lee Performing Arts Center at Yavapai College, 1100 E. Sheldon St. Arizona’s only […]
Celebrating a New Collaboration: The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps & the Phoenix Symphony
September 10, 2024 This spring marked the beginning of an exciting new collaboration between the Phoenix Symphony and The Academy Drum and Bugle Corps. Although it may seem surprising at first, this partnership highlights the mutual respect and admiration that music professionals have for one another. We all love good music and nurture its performance […]
Phoenix Magazine: 2024 Fall Arts Preview
September 6, 2024 It’s been a long, hot summer. Now that the temperatures are finally cooling down, the metaphorical curtain is finally going up for the Valley’s creative community. Actors have spent all season discovering their characters and giving them a soul. Musicians have spent long evenings practicing their craft while artists bring […]
So Scottsdale: Art That Endures
September, 2024 By Kaylor Jones / Photo by Claudia Johnstone Five local creators on the role of classical art in the modern world Though life has changed dramatically over the centuries, some things remain constant – people will always make art. From music and sculpture to dance and theater, much of the art created […]
Phoenix Symphony Education Events Recap
August 26, 2024 Recently the Phoenix Symphony had the opportunity to share our education programs at two educator events in the valley: Educator Appreciation Night at Mesa Arts Center and Educators Arts Day at Phoenix Art Museum. These events allow teachers an opportunity to learn about the Phoenix Symphony, our Mission and the varied education […]
Daily Independent: Phoenix Symphony to host ‘Wicked Weekend Gala’
August 18, 2024 Longtime contributors to be honored at event that raises money for education program Former Phoenix Symphony Board member Bruce Covill and partner Lucia Renshaw will be honored during the Symphony’s Wicked Gala weekend in October. The Gala is returning after a five-year hiatus with “Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen Schwartz […]
Symphony for the Schools Field Trips: Collaboration Inspired by Differences
August 8, 2024 For generations, composers have been inspired by culture, history and background. Join the Phoenix Symphony during our Symphony for the Schools Field Trips where we explore composers from throughout the world and how their stories shaped their music. Discover how these composers used music to tell their own unique history and […]
Phoenix Symphony 2024 Gala Honorees Announced
Contact: Rachel Dahl Vice President of Marketing and Communications 602-452-0407 [email protected] Phoenix Symphony Announces Bruce Covill and Lucia Renshaw to be Honored as Part of A Wicked Weekend Gala Oct. 12 & 13 Wicked Gala Weekend Features the Legendary Stephen Schwartz PHOENIX (August 7, 2024) –Former Phoenix Symphony Board member Bruce Covill and […]
The Phoenix Symphony’s 2024/25 Season ‘Create Your Own Subscription’ Package On Sale Now
Contact: Rachel Dahl Vice President of Marketing and Communications 602-452-0407 [email protected] PHOENIX (August 5, 2024) – The Phoenix Symphony’s “Create Your Own” 2024/25 subscription package is on sale now before single ticket sales. The “Create Your Own” subscription package offers the most flexibility by allowing the public to choose four or more concerts to […]
Open Rehearsal Field Trip – The Resurrection Mixtape
July 15, 2024 During preparations for our final performance of the 2023/24 Season, The Resurrection Mixtape, one of the rehearsals was opened up to allow students from Skyline High School in Mesa and guests from The Opportunity Tree to attend and experience the music at no cost. The Opportunity Tree is an organization that […]
OperaWire: Phoenix Orchestra & Musicians Reach New Agreement
July 9, 2024 By David Salazar The Phoenix Orchestra and its musicians have agreed to a new contract. The announcements was made on July 1, 2024. The one year-agreement, which extends through Nov. 1, 2024, features a season of 35 weeks with a four percent increase in weekly compensation. Also included in the agreement is […]
Phoenix Business Journal: Union musicians agree to perform with Phoenix Symphony through 2025
July 5, 2024 By Brevan Branscum The Phoenix Symphony has announced a new contract agreement with its musicians, members of Professional Musicians of Arizona, a part of the American Federation of Musicians, the largest musician union in the United State and Canada. Continue Reading Article Here
Daily Independent: Phoenix Symphony, musicians agree to new contract
July 1, 2024 78th Season Opens this October The Phoenix Symphony and its musicians, members of Professional Musicians of Arizona, American Federation of Musicians, Local 586, announced agreement on a new contract. The Symphony made the announcement Monday. The one-year agreement extends through Nov. 1, 2025, and reflects a shared commitment to serving […]
Broadway World: The Phoenix Symphony And Musicians Agree To New Contract
July 1, 2024 By A.A. Cristi Agreement supports extraordinary performances, community engagement, and education programs and the symphony’s role as an innovative leader. The Phoenix Symphony and its musicians, members of Professional Musicians of Arizona, American Federation of Musicians, Local 586, announced agreement on a new contract. The one-year agreement extends through November […]
The Phoenix Symphony and Musicians Agree to New Contract
Contact: Rachel Dahl Vice President of Marketing and Communications 602-452-0407 [email protected] Agreement Supports Extraordinary Performances, Community Engagement and Education Programs and the Symphony’s Role an an Innovative Leader PHOENIX (June 27, 2024) –The Phoenix Symphony and its musicians, members of Professional Musicians of Arizona, American Federation of Musicians, Local 586, announced agreement on a […]
Symphony Storytime with Your Phoenix Symphony Musicians
June 27, 2024 In May, musicians from the Phoenix Symphony formed a brass quintet and travelled to Collier Business Academy Elementary School in Avondale to perform Symphony Storytime, a new program with music repertoire chosen by the Symphony’s Associate Principal Trumpet player, Benny Nguyen. The Symphony Storytime program is a 45-minute performance encouraging young […]
It’s a Wicked Weekend at the Phoenix Symphony’s Gala Celebration Oct. 12 & 13
Contact: Rachel Dahl Vice President of Marketing and Communications 602-452-0407 [email protected] PHOENIX (June 17, 2024) – The Phoenix Symphony’s Gala returns after a five-year hiatus with Defying Gravity: The Music of Stephen Schwartz and Friends on Oct. 12 and Oct. 13. World renowned American musical theater lyricist and composer Stephen Schwartz will be making […]
OperaWire: The Phoenix Symphony Makes Major Announcements at Board Meeting
June 12, 2024 By David Salazar The Phoenix Symphony has made some announcements regarding its Board members. First off, the organization revealed that Eliot Minsker has been named an honorary trustee. He served on the Board for 12 years. Additionally, there were a few newly elected members including Susan Haag, past Senior Vice President […]
Summer Update from President & CEO Peter Kjome
June 6, 2024 Dear Friends, We are on a shared journey in service of our mission, and it is with a spirit of gratitude that I share this update with you. With the support of our community, we serve Phoenix and Arizona as an innovative leader in artistic excellence, engagement, and education – and […]
Send a Student to the Symphony
June 5, 2024 WE PLAY HERE! You can imagine the enthusiastic roar projected onto the stage when 35 buses of elementary school students arrive to hear our orchestra. From the excitement of being in Symphony Hall to the anticipation of the performance, the buzz from thousands of eager students is exhilarating, especially from my […]
