Author: tacomaarts

For over 50 years, the Tacoma Youth Symphony Association has provided nurturing, all-inclusive programs for young musicians and once again showed their stars and stripes in their latest amazing performance at the Rialto Theater for their finale concert on Saturday, April 20th, which featured Spanish composers, along with the famous and rousing march, Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever. Dr. Paul Elliot Cobbs conducted with great love and elicited a response from the orchestra that is performance at its best. The orchestra has many talented young musicians that obviously love what they do, but is is their ability to play as one instrument that distinguishes them.

Sarah Ioannides, Music Director, is inspiring audiences with live musical experiences that transcend tradition. The newly renamed Symphony Tacoma (formerly Tacoma Symphony Orchestra) has been a vital part of Tacoma’s cultural landscape for 70 years. With a mission of Building Community Through Music, the organization is to be: Innovative. Vibrant. Engaging. Everywhere!

The Northwest Sinfonietta Orchestra is a professional classical chamber orchestra performing live classical music. Enjoy the passion and intimacy of this group. Their unique artistic partner model evolves with the announcement of celebrated maestro David Lockington as their Principal Artistic Partner. The orchestra also welcomes Israeli born conductor Yaniv Attar as a new artistic partner. The creative vision of these leaders, combined with programs designed and led by members of the Sinfonietta, celebrate the chamber orchestra’s range of musical experiences. From classic Bach and Tchaikovsky to celebrated contemporary composers Caroline Shaw and Jennifer Higdon, this season will take you on an adventure of discovery.