2012-2013 CONCERT SEASON
Opening Concert
Saturday, August 18, 7:00 PM- Strings Music Pavilion
Williams: Star Wars Suite
Main Title
Yoda's Theme
The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
Intermission
Sibelius: Symphony No.2
The SSO is honored to perform our Opening Concert during the 2012 All Arts Festival! This performance features John Williams' most iconic sound track, Star Wars, and Sibelius' famous second symphony, considered by most to be in the top twenty symphonies. Symphony No.2 was started in winter of 1900 in Italy and finished in 1902 in Finland. It was first performed by the Helsinki Philharmonic Society on March 8, 1902, with the composer conducting.
Holiday Concert
Saturday, Dec. 1, 7:00 PM- Strings Music Pavilion
Sunday, Dec. 2, 5:00 PM - Strings Music Pavilion
Schubert: Unfinished Symphony
Intermission
Holiday Favorites featuring Steamboat's young musicians followed by our traditional Sing-Along
Get into the Holiday Spirit on December 1 and 2 as the SSO performs Franz Schubert's "Unfinished Symphony". The work is often referred to as the first romantic symphony, because of its emphasis on expressive melody, vivid harmony and creative combinations of orchestral tone color. The concert also features Steamboat's own, young musicians and ends with the popular Sing-Along!
A Steamboat Celebration Concert
Sunday, February 10, 5:30 PM - Strings Music Pavilion
A tribute to the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, celebrating 100 years of the Winter Carnival.
Williams: Olympic Fanfare and Theme
Sousa: Stars & Stripes Forever
Copland: Rodeo
Intermission
Respighi: Pines of Rome
Williams: Flight to Neverland
2012-13 EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS
Kickoff Party
Sunday July 8, 2012 6 PM.
Catamount Golf Club
$150 per person
Dinner with entertainment by the Steamboat String Quartet.
Let's all celebrate! With 20 years behind us, the best is yet to be! Come see what we have planned for this season, visit with Maestro Ernest Richardson and other members of the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra, all while enjoying a three course dinner at the Catamount Golf Club.
Meet the Maestro
Sunday August 19, 2012 6 PM.
At the home of Linda Hamlet
$100 per person
Rub shoulders with Maestro Ernest Richardson and local SSO musicians. Enjoy appetizers and fine wine with other music aficionados while supporting your local symphony orchestra.
Classical Conversation
Wednesday November 28, 2012 5 PM.
Art Depot
Free
Learning the "Language of Music" has never been easier. Music Director Ernest Richardson will provide insight into the lifes and times of Franz Schubert and the background and composition of the "Unfinished Symphony" which will be performed at the upcoming Holiday Concert.
Encounter Dinner
Sunday December 2, 2012 7:30 PM.
Hosted by the SSO at Harwigs l'Apogee
$100 per person
Please join us after the Sunday concert to meet members of the Orchestra. A four course meal and 1 glass of wine included.
Encounter Dinner
Sunday February 10, 2013 7:15 PM.
Hosted by a private patron
$50 per person
Please join us after the concert at the private home of a Symphony patron as we meet members of the orchestra and enjoy wonderful appetizers,wine and dessert.
Winter Soiree
Saturday, March 16, 6:00 PM
More details to follow.
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2012-13 "meet the orchestra" events
Fall Concert
Friday September 28, 2012 6 PM.
Bud Warner Library Hall
Admission $15 ($20 at the door).
Milhaud: Suite for Violin, Clarinet and Piano
Enjoy a 30 minute live, classical music performance by Teresa Steffen Greenlee, SSO Concertmaster and Gary Foss, Clarinet. A wine reception will follow the performance.
Winter Concert
Friday January 25, 2013 6 PM.
Bud Warner Library Hall
Admission $15 ($20 at the door).
This concert has been canceled in preparation for the Steamboat Celebration Concert on February 10.
2012-13 "Together in Concert" performances:
Steamboat String Ensemble,
Monticellos!,
Flute Choir and
Youth Musicians
Fall Concert
Friday October 26, 2012 7 PM.
Bud Warner Library Hall
Admission $7 ($10 at the door).
Children under 12: $1
Spring Concert
Thursday April 4, 2013 7 PM.
Bud Warner Library Hall.
Admission $7 ($10 at the door).
Children under 12: $1