Aurora Symphony Orchestra » events http://aurorasymphony.org Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:29:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Music Director Search Update http://aurorasymphony.org/events/music-director-search-2 http://aurorasymphony.org/events/music-director-search-2#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 06:00:28 +0000 Rich http://aurorasymphony.org/?p=1386 The search for the new ASO music director has taken the next step. After sorting through all of the applicants, the Search Committee selected  semi-finalist candidates in November, 2011. After careful consideration, in January 2012 the committee selected the final 5 candidates who will return next season. These candidates will each conduct a concert with the ASO during the 2012 – 2013 concert season:

Oct 19-21, 2012 Fall Masterworks (6 rehearsals) CONDUCTED BY Jong-hun Bae
Dec 14-16, 2012 Holiday Masterworks (5 rehearsals) CONDUCTED BY Geoffrey Pope
Feb 9-10, 2013 Children’s/Pops (6 rehearsals) CONDUCTED BY Arturo Gonzalez
March 22-24, 2013 Spring Masterworks (6 rehearsals) CONDUCTED BY Devin Hughes
May 10-12, 2013 AFBT (6 rehearsals) CONDUCTED BY Norman Gamboa

More detail will follow regarding both the performances and the conductors!

]]> http://aurorasymphony.org/events/music-director-search-2/feed 0 Oct 8, Chamber Concert http://aurorasymphony.org/concerts/oct-8-chamber-concert http://aurorasymphony.org/concerts/oct-8-chamber-concert#comments Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:51:06 +0000 Rich http://aurorasymphony.org/?p=1310 The small groups of the Aurora Symphony Orchestra are showcased in this intimate evening of chamber music. The Woodwind Quintet, the String Quartet, and the Brass Quintet bring their fun format to you at the always-welcoming Heather Gardens.

Tickets for this special event are only $7 in advance ($9 at the door) and are available only through Heather Gardens. Call 720-974-6931 for tickets!

Oct 8, 7:00pm at Heather Gardens (2888 S Heather Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 80014)

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Saturday, March 24, 2012 (7:30pm)  – Gateway Center for the Performing Arts

]]> http://aurorasymphony.org/concerts/spring-masterworks/feed 0 Youth Concerto Competition http://aurorasymphony.org/events/youth-concerto-competition-2 http://aurorasymphony.org/events/youth-concerto-competition-2#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:13:48 +0000 Rich http://aurorasymphony.org/?p=813 Announcing the 10th Annual
Youth Concerto Competition

sponsored by the Aurora Symphony Orchestra

Be a part of the 2012 competition!

Senior Division is open to competitors aged 12 – 21.
Junior Division is open to competitors aged 12 – 18 that are residents of Aurora, Colorado.
The 1st place winners of the both the senior and the junior divisions will be invited to perform with the ASO at the Arts For a Better Tomorrow concert on May 19, 2012.

First prize in the Senior Division is awarded $1,000.00.
First prize in the Junior Division is awarded $500.00.
Second and Third prizes and amounts awarded at adjudicators’ discretion.

Download the 2012 Concerto Application. Deadline for applications is December 31, 2011 and the competition will be held in mid-January, 2012 at Onofrio Piano.

Sorry, but piano soloists are encouraged to apply next year.

Last year’s winners were Fan-Ya Lin (piano, Senior Division) and Nathanael Leavitt (violin, Junior Division). Read all about the 2011 winners here.

Past Winners

Miranda Wu
Miranda Wu, Piano
First Prize 2009		 Rainer Eudeikis
Rainer Eudeikis, cello
First Prize 2008
Sharon Wu
Sharon Wu, piano
First Prize 2007		 Megan Griffin
Megan Griffin, viola,
First Prize 2006
Jacquelyn Marie Weitz
Jacquelyn Marie Weitz, piano
First Prize 2004 & 2005		 Nicolas Vocatura
Nicolas Vocatura, clarinet
First Prize 2003
]]> http://aurorasymphony.org/events/youth-concerto-competition-2/feed 0 ASO Wine Social http://aurorasymphony.org/events/aso-wine-social http://aurorasymphony.org/events/aso-wine-social#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:16:40 +0000 john http://aurorasymphony.org/?p=416 ASO Wine SocialSupport the symphony in our most popular fundraising event. Sip a wine that’s “complex, oakey, fruit-forward with a hint of sophisticated expressiveness” during the event and bid on both live and silent auction items including fine wines donated by local celebrities, golf foursomes at spectacular area golf courses, passes to the Denver Botanic Gardens, art from Fascination Street Art Gallery, and much more. Once again, the inimitable Debbie Stafford serves as live auctioneer!

The Tony Zator Quartet provides music to dance and romance. Food by Bent Noodle, Outback, and more!

When: Saturday, May 7, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Noonan’s Tavern at Heather Ridge Country Club (map here)

Purchase your tickets securely online here.

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