Season 47, 2017-2018

Saturday, September 9 at 5:00 pm Cedaredge Town Park – Cedaredge

Sunday, September 10 at 5:00 pm Cobble Creek Patio – Montrose

FREE CONCERTS Featuring the Valley Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

During the 2017 free Pops in the Park concerts, The Valley Symphony Association will be introducing our new Chorus Director, Allyson Connally. Allyson will be leading members of the Valley Symphony Chorus in a number of popular pieces.

The Orchestra will be featuring Allyson’s wonderful voice on a Gershwin tune or two. In addition, the Orchestra will feature music from Broadway such as highlights from ”Hello Dolly” and music from Lerner and Lowe’s “My Fair Lady,” Camelot,” and “Gigi.” Tap your toes to Sousa’s “Manhattan Beach March.” Movie music will be represented by a medley of songs from “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

In Cedaredge, enjoy our traditional ice cream social. All funds raised will be used to purchase music for the Orchestra and chorus. At Cobble Creek in Montrose bring a chair or blanket. Food and drink will be available for purchase from Cobble Creek Club House.

Sunday October 29, 2017 • 3:00 pm at the Montrose Pavilion

Featuring the Valley Symphony Orchestra

Be inspired and awed with the sounds of Colorado’s canyons in our debut concert featuring the world premiere of Justin Russell Jr.’s “Canyon Suite.” Justin is our principal bassist and a student at Colorado Mesa University. Last year we premiered his Symphony No. 1. This new piece is inspired by Justin experiencing the wonders of several Colorado canyons. This concert will also feature well-known works: Bizet’s “L’Arlesienne Suite No. 1” and Gustav Holst’s “Second Suite in F.”

Saturday December 2, 2017 • 7:30 pm, Montrose Pavilion

Sunday December 3, 2017 • 3:00 pm, Montrose Pavilion

Featuring the Valley Symphony Orchestra and Chorus

Start your holiday season with special Christmas music at our candlelight concert featuring the Valley Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Songs of hope and joy make this concert our most popular of the season. Bring your whole family to this Christmas concert for some holiday cheer! Get your tickets early for this fun family event.

Sunday February 25, 2018 • 3:00 pm - Montrose Pavilion

Featuring Violinist Carlos Elias with the Valley Symphony Orchestra

The Romantic Period of music was a time of soaring melodies and rich harmonies performed by virtuoso instrumentalists. Composers took their imaginations to new heights, leaving us nearly 150 years later with beloved songs enjoyed by all generations. Our guest violist, Carlos Elias, will be performing one of the most loved and often performed Romantic violin concertos, Max Bruch’s “Violin Concerto in G Minor.” The Orchestra will treat you to Brahms’ “Variations on a Theme of Haydn” to end a romantic musical evening.

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Sunday March 25, 2018 • 3:00 pm, Montrose Pavilion

Featuring the Valley Symphony Chorus

Get ready to revel in the rhythms of the ’60s and ’70s with our Valley Symphony Chorus. Reminisce in one of the most diverse musical eras of all time with artists spanning from Joni Mitchell and James Taylor on up to Otis Redding, Earth Wind and Fire, and more! We’ll take you on a journey highlighting two decades of  American-born rock and tasty pop to soul and funk. Lean back and enjoy swaying ballads or try to stay in your seat with rocking rhythms. Pure fun!

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Sunday April 22, 2018 • 3:00 pm, Montrose Pavilion

Featuring the Valley Youth Orchestra with the Valley Symphony Orchestra

The Valley Youth Orchestras will be our featured guests for this concert. In addition to the Valley Symphony’s presentation, each of the Youth Orchestras will perform. The finale of the concert will combine the adult and youth orchestras for a special musical presentation. Children and adults of all ages are invited to join us on an imaginary tour of animals as we perform a “Carnival of the Animals,” “Return of the Monarchs,” “Pink Panther,” and “How To Train Your Dragon.”

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